Shelly's Recipe

SMOKEY DRUM STICKS

Category: Poultry I

1 pkg chicken drum sticks
Super Rub (recipe below)
Basting Sauce (recipe below)
Tangy Sweet Pepper Sauce (recipe below)

Place chicken drum sticks in a shallow pan and sprinkle liberally with the super rub. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Prepare smoker with hickory, mesquite or pecan wood and bring to 275-300 degree temperature. Place drum sticks in the smoker and smoke at least 1 1/2 hours or longer until fully cooked.

Brush the chicken drum sticks with the basting sauce every 30 minutes until done.

Super Rub
3/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup pepper, celery salt and brown sugar
2 tbsp onion powder, dry mustard, chili powder and garlic powder
2 tsp cayenne

Mix the spices thoroughly in a bowl. Store covered in a pantry until ready to use.

Super Duper Basting Sauce
1 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp minced pickled jalapenos
1/4 cup jalapeno jelly

Combine the in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, remove and use while still warm.

Tangy Sweet Pepper Sauce
1/2 cup sun dried sweet red pepper
1 cup sour cream
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup ranch dressing
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Place sweet red peppers in a food processor. Pulse a few times. Add the rest of the and mix until well blended. Serve with the chicken drum sticks Serves 4-6