{"id":2075,"date":"2025-04-09T16:24:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T21:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/?p=2075"},"modified":"2025-04-09T16:24:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T21:24:22","slug":"maple-glazed-chicken-drumsticks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/maple-glazed-chicken-drumsticks\/","title":{"rendered":"Maple-Glazed Chicken Drumsticks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Chciken-Recipie-copy-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Chciken-Recipie-copy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Chciken-Recipie-copy-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Chciken-Recipie-copy-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Chciken-Recipie-copy-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Chciken-Recipie-copy-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Chciken-Recipie-copy-1-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Chciken-Recipie-copy-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Chciken-Recipie-copy-1-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Chciken-Recipie-copy-1-700x700.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe combines the sweet richness of maple syrup with the bold flavors of <strong>Three Little Pigs rubs and sauces<\/strong>, creating a perfectly sticky, smoky, and slightly spicy glaze for juicy chicken drumsticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>8-10 chicken drumsticks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00bc cup maple syrup<\/strong> (preferably dark, rich maple syrup)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 tbsp Three Little Pigs Competition BBQ Sauce<\/strong> (or Spicy Chipotle for extra heat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 tbsp Dijon mustard<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 tbsp apple cider vinegar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 tbsp Three Little Pigs Kansas City All-Purpose Rub<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 tsp Three Little Pigs Championship BBQ Rub<\/strong> (for extra depth)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep the Drumsticks:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lightly coat them with a little olive oil to help the rub stick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evenly season them with <strong>Three Little Pigs Spicy Honey Maple <\/strong>and a touch of the <strong>Championship BBQ Rub<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make the Maple Glaze:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the <strong>maple syrup, Three Little Pigs BBQ Sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring to a light simmer and cook for <strong>3-5 minutes<\/strong>, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grill the Drumsticks:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set your smoker or grill to <strong>275\u00b0F<\/strong> for indirect cooking. Use cherry or hickory wood for a sweet and smoky flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the drumsticks on the grill and cook for <strong>45-50 minutes<\/strong>, turning occasionally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Glaze &amp; Finish:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After about <strong>35-40 minutes<\/strong>, start brushing the drumsticks with the <strong>maple glaze<\/strong>, turning every 5 minutes to build layers of sticky goodness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue cooking until the internal temperature hits <strong>175-180\u00b0F<\/strong> for juicy, tender meat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caramelize the Glaze:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For a final <strong>charred and caramelized<\/strong> finish, crank the heat to <strong>350\u00b0F<\/strong> or move the drumsticks to direct heat for the last <strong>5 minutes<\/strong>, brushing with any remaining glaze.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rest &amp; Serve:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let the drumsticks rest for <strong>5 minutes<\/strong> before serving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Sprinkle a little extra <strong>Championship BBQ Rub<\/strong> on top for a final flavor boost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serving Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pair with <strong>grilled corn on the cob<\/strong> or <strong>smoked mac &amp; cheese<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve with a side of extra <strong>Three Little Pigs BBQ Sauce<\/strong> for dipping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These <strong>sticky, smoky, sweet drumsticks<\/strong> are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser at your next cookout! \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chris Marks Chief BBQ Expert (CBBQE) Three Little Pigs Rubs &amp; Sauces <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This recipe combines the sweet richness of maple syrup with the bold flavors of Three Little Pigs rubs and sauces, creating a perfectly sticky, smoky, and slightly spicy glaze for juicy chicken drumsticks. 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