Grilled Drumsticks

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These are great when it's too hot in the kitchen. The sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated - this also makes a lot of sauce,leftovers can be refrigerated for later. Adapted from bon appetit (july 2004)

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Steps

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In a saucepan over medium heat , melt butter and then add onion and saut until soft.

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Add next 5 ingredients and 1 / 4 teaspoon pepper and chili powder.

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Reduce heat to medium low , and simmer for 15 minutes or until sauce thickens.

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Stir in bourbon and cook another 3-5 minutes.

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Remove from heat.

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Season with salt.

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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.

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Let chicken stand at room temperature while preparing grill.

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Grill drumsticks for 20-30 minutes or until skin is crisp and chicken is done , brushing with sauce occasionally.

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When chicken is done brush with sauce again and cook until glazed.

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Serve with remaining sauce.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, mustard, pepper, chili powder, bourbon, kosher salt, chicken drumsticks