1:39 PM >> Turkey Leg Off 2K6.1a//z_12



PHOTOS >> MINE V. THEIRS

THE CONTEST >> Two turkey legs were cooked up. One was homemade by myself the other from the Dekalb farmers market. Eat both and see which is better.

MINE >> Roast Turkey Drums mit Rubbin - turkey drumsticks coated with generic roast rub and roasted in the oven. Served with rice mixed with homemade spaghetti sauce*. Rating: 7.14.

THEIRS >> Pre-cooked smoked turkey leg roasted in the oven. Served with Barley and Cucumber Cool Time Salad**. Rating: 5.87 (turkey leg only).

THE VERDICT >> You can clearly see that I won. The smoked leg was just a little rubbery. The flavor was just overwhelmingly smokey. I think the herbs and spices in my roast rub added some interest. I am planning on modding up the smoked leg next time I cook it by taking the skin off before cooking and adding some roast rub. When I add roast rub I first coat with butter and oil so the rub'll stick, duh.

* Saturday's Knock-Out Spaghetti - Spaghetti with onion and asparagus stock and additionally roasted black olives, artichoke, and countless spices. Rating: 6.47.

** Barley and Cucumber Cool Time Salad - Quick-cook barley and chopped cucumber mixed with dill, thyme, parsley flakes, basil, pepper, salt, white vinegar, and olive oil. Chilled to coolness. Rating: 6.91.