These Cola BBQ drumsticks are the ultimate combo of sweet, smoky, and sticky. Smoked low and slow, then glazed with a rich homemade Coca-Cola BBQ sauce, they’re tender to the bone and bursting with flavor. Perfect for backyard barbecues or game-day feasts—this recipe is finger-lickin' good!
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Ingredients
For the Cola BBQ Sauce
125 ml / 1/2 cup Coca-Cola
125 ml / 1/2 cup ketchup
1 tbsp vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp PitmasterX Classic BBQ Seasoning
For the chicken
1 kg / 2 lb 3 oz chicken drumsticks
- 4 tbsp PitmasterX Classic BBQ Seasoning
Tools
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How to
- Start by preparing the Cola BBQ sauce. In a bowl, combine Coca-Cola, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and PitmasterX classic BBQ seasoning. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Set aside.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towel and season them generously on all sides with PitmasterX Classic BBQ Seasoning. Let them rest for 10–15 minutes while you prepare your smoker.
- Preheat your smoker or BBQ to 120°C / 250°F, ideally using indirect heat. Place the seasoned drumsticks on the grill grate and close the lid. Smoke the chicken for approximately 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 92°C / 198°F.
- Once the drumsticks are fully cooked and tender, glaze them with the prepared Cola BBQ sauce using a brush. Let them sit on the grill for an additional 5–10 minutes to let the glaze set and become sticky.
- Remove from the grill, let them rest for a few minutes, then serve hot with extra sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy!
