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3) BBQ Slow-Cooker Drumsticks

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks about 3 lb
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Pat drumsticks dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Whisk BBQ sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  3. Place drumsticks in slow cooker and pour sauce over them, turning to coat.
  4. Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the thickest drumsticks reach 165°F (74°C) without the thermometer touching bone.
  5. For a glaze, brush with extra sauce and broil 3-5 minutes on a sheet pan.