Grilled Drumsticks

Name: Grilled Drumsticks
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1 onion, minced; 1 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons mustard; 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 cup Bourbon; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or other coarse salt); 12 chicken drumsticks

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 onion, minced
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons mustard
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup Bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or other coarse salt)
12 chicken drumsticks

Directions

1

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and then add onion and saute until soft (5 minutes). Add next 5 ingredients (ketchup - mustard)and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and chili powder. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 15 minutes or until sauce thickens. Stir in bourbon and cook another 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with salt. (May be prepared up to one day ahead, covered and refrigerated).
2

In a large baggie or paper bag add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and then add chicken and shake well to coat.
3

Let chicken stand at room temperature while preparing grill.
4

Grill drumsticks for 20-30 minutes or until skin is crisp and chicken is done, brushing with sauce occasionally. When chicken is done brush with sauce again and cook until glazed (3-5 minutes).
5

Serve with remaining sauce.