Smoked Texas Spicy Drumsticks
By Traeger Kitchen
Bring some Texas heat to to the table with this sizzling football fare, fit for your fellow fans.
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
1 Hr
30 Min
Pellets
Meat Church
Yields: 6 Servings
Ingredients
main
| 8 | chicken drumsticks |
| To Taste | kosher salt |
| To Taste | Freshly ground black pepper |
| 1 Cup |
Units of Measurement:
Steps
Step 1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 2
Pat the drumsticks dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
8 chicken drumsticks
To Taste kosher salt
To Taste Freshly ground black pepper
Step 3
Arrange the drumsticks directly on the grill grates. Insert the probe into the thickest part of a drumstick, avoiding the bone. Close the lid and smoke for 30 minutes.
00:30
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 4
Increase the Traeger temperature to 350℉ and continue cooking the drumsticks for another 30 minutes.
00:30
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
Step 5
Brush the Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce over the drumsticks, then close the lid and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, 15-30 minutes more.
00:30
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
165 ˚F / 74 ˚C
Ingredients
1 Cup Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce
Step 6
Remove the drumsticks from the grill and serve. Enjoy!
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