Smoked Cajun Legs

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a baking rack on a foil lined baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, make deep slashes all over the legs about an inch (2.5 cm) apart in a criss cross pattern. Brush all over with oil and place on the rack. Bake 20 minutes.

Meanwhile in a small bowl, stir butter with Cajun seasonings and liquid smoke. Brush over legs after they’ve roasted 20 minutes. Return to the oven for 10 minutes. Brush again with remaining baste as well as pan drippings. Roast another 10 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

TO BARBECUE : Prepare legs as above. Barbecue oiled legs, covered, over medium for 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes. Then baste with Cajun mixture and grill another 10 minutes. Baste again and grill until meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).