Shelly's Recipe

SWEET AND STICKY GRILLED DRUMSTICKS

Category: Poultry I

1 1/2 cups dry red wine
1 cup plus 2 tbsp packed dark-brown sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
8 chicken drumsticks, skin on
Coarse salt

Bring wine, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer until mixture has thickened to the consistency of honey, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool.

Using a sharp knife, make three diagonal slashes through the skin and flesh on both sides of each drumstick (this will help the flavors permeate the meat).

Preheat grill to medium-low. (If you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 7 seconds.) Place drumsticks on grill, and brush with sauce. Close cover, and grill 4 minutes.

Flip chicken, and brush with sauce. Continue to cook, flipping and brushing with sauce every 4 to 5 minutes, until cooked through, about 20 minutes total. Season with salt. Serves 4