Maple Bourbon Drumsticks

Steps

• 1

  When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• 2

  In a large bowl, toss the drumsticks with the onion powder, garlic powder, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well coated.

  Ingredients

  • 24  chicken drumsticks

  • 2 Tablespoon onion powder

  • 2 Tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 Tablespoon ground coriander

  • 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika

  • 2 Tablespoon kosher salt

  • 2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 3

  Arrange the drumsticks directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 1 hour.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• 4

  While the chicken is smoking, make the maple bourbon glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice concentrate, bourbon, maple syrup, sugar, and salt. Cook on the stovetop over medium heat until reduced by one-third.

  Ingredients

  • 6 Ounce orange juice concentrate

  • 8 Ounce bourbon

  • 8 Ounce maple syrup

  • 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 Tablespoon Sugar

• 5

  After the chicken has smoked for 1 hour, increase the Traeger temperature to 325℉ and roast the drumsticks until the internal temperature reaches 160℉, about 30 minutes more.

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

  160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

• 6

  Remove the drumsticks from the grill and increase the temperature to 450℉. In a large bowl, toss the drumsticks in the glaze until well-coated, then return to the grill, close the lid, and cook, turning once or twice, until grill marks appear, 10-12 minutes.

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

• 7

  Serve hot. Enjoy!