Get ready for bold garlic flavor in every bite with these Butterflied Garlic Drumsticks, smoked to perfection on the Gravity Series® 1150. This recipe is all about maximizing surface area for more char, more smoke, and more sauce. The chicken is butterflied, marinated in roasted garlic sauce, then smoked low and slow before getting basted in a garlicky glaze and finished at a higher heat for crispy, caramelized edges. Garlic lovers, this one's for you!
Pro Tips for Flavor-Packed Drumsticks
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Butterflying the drumsticks allows for faster, more even cooking and more surface for seasoning.
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Add a chunk of applewood or cherrywood to your hopper for a sweet, smoky finish.
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Always use a meat thermometer to hit that perfect internal temp for juicy chicken.
Why Use the Gravity Series® 1150?
The Gravity Series® 1150 digital charcoal grill and smoker gives you the ability to smoke low and slow, then crank the heat to finish strong—all in one cook. Its precise digital control and charcoal-fired flavor make it the perfect tool for achieving crispy, caramelized skin and deep, smoky flavor on butterflied drumsticks.