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These fiery drumsticks are everything they should be: sticky, hot, and smoky from the grill. Refrigerating the drumsticks after dredging help them achieve a dry, crispy skin that the sauce will adhere to nicely.
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Cajun Drums
12
chicken drumsticks, about 2 lb / 1 kg
12
1/2 cup
all-purpose flour
125 mL
2 tsp
paprika
10 mL
1/4 tsp
pepper
1.25 mL
salt, to taste
1/3 cup
butter, melted
75 mL
4 slices
lean bacon, finely chopped
4 slices
1
onion, medium, chopped
1
2 cloves
garlic, finely chopped
2 cloves
1 Tbsp
horseradish
15 mL
1/2 tsp
oregano, dried
2.5 mL
1/2 tsp
cayenne pepper
2.5 mL
1 cup
ketchup
250 mL
1/2 cup
chicken broth
125 mL
Preparation
Serves 6
Cook time :
35 min
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Preparation time :
55 min
Cajun Drums
1
In shallow dish, stir together flour, paprika, pepper and salt to taste.
2
Brush drumsticks with melted butter; roll in flour mixture, coating well.
3
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until needed (up to 24 hours).
4
In heavy skillet, over medium-high heat, cook bacon until limp. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is softened and golden, stirring often. Drain off any accumulated fat. Add horseradish, oregano and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring for 1 minute, or until mixture is light mahogany colour and moist.
5
Stir in ketchup and stock. Bring to simmer, stirring constantly.
6
Transfer to bowl; reserve.
7
Place drumsticks on greased grill about 5 inches (12 cm) from heat. Cook over medium-hot coals (medium-high on gas-fired grill) for 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning often.
8
Raise grill or lower heat to medium. Baste with sauce. Cook, turning and basting 10 minutes longer or until meat is crisp and thickly coated with sauce and the internal temperature reaches 165ºF or 74ºC.
Notes: For those who like things ‘hot’; just add more cayenne pepper.
MAKE IT ZESTIER!
Rubs
Usually dry mixture of herbs and spices, used to enhance flavour. rub onto chicken with your fingertips and brush pices lightly with oil. You can make your own rub by combining herbs, spices and a little mustard.
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