Project Title
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit SHOW MORE
Chicken Lollypops
Ingredients & Equipment:
- Smoker or Grill
- Pellets, Charcoal, or Hardwood
- Dr. Pepper
- Chicken Legs, Skin On
- Salt
- Pepper
- Granulated Garlic
- Brown Sugar
- BBQ Sauce
- Cayenne Pepper
- Butter (unsalted)
Project Title
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit SHOW MORE
Get Cookin':
Step One: Fire up the Pirate Ship GrillAvast, ye matey! First order of business, get yer smoker or grill fired up to a swashbucklin' 275°F. Now, a word from the captain on wood - I prefer pecan for its rich, buttery flavor that pairs well with all manner of grub. Hickory be another fine choice, but beware of Oak, Mesquite, and other Hardwoods with a more pungent smoke when cookin' up chicken.
Step Two: Plunder those Peg Legs
This be the trickiest part of dealin' with these drumsticks, me heartie. Ye'll need a sharp cutlass, or knife in this case, to carve around the skin on the bone of the leg, removin' the tendons and the bits of meat around the joint. Ye want the bottom of the leg to be a clean bone. Mind ye, get all the tendons and the pin bone during this step. Use yer towel to seize the meat of the leg and pull it all down towards the meaty end, compactin' it into a sort of ball wrapped in chicken skin. This step might be a bit wearisome for a sizable batch, but mark me words, 'tis worth it! Pullin' the meat this way tenderizes the leg and ensures all the juices stay within.
Step Three: Season with the Pirate's Blend
Mix two parts black powder, two parts sea salt, and one part garlic powder. Sprinkle this concoction generously upon yer chicken legs. Toss those onto the grill and then get ready to concoct the wet rub worthy of the high seas. For that, ye'll need one stick of butter, four tablespoons of BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's be me choice), and about 6 ounces of Dr. Pepper. Mix that up hearty, softenin' the butter as needed. Then, add two tablespoons of brown sugar and Cayenne pepper to yer liking.
Step Four: Set Sail for Cookin'
Keep that smoker at a steady 275 degrees, and let those drumsticks cook like a ship on the open sea. For the first hour, ye can relax with a tankard of grog or two. After that, keep a weather eye on the internal temperature. The Thermapen ONE by Thermoworks be a trusty choice for the seasoned cook. Ensure ye probe in several spots without fully hittin' the bone. Once the legs reach a balmy 140°, get yer basting brush out and give 'em a generous mop of yer buttery concoction. Keep the moppin' every 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature of yer legs hits 165°, and ye'll be feastin' like a true pirate king. Arrr!
