Sticky Grilled Drumsticks With Plum Sauce Food

STICKY GRILLED DRUMSTICKS WITH SPICY/SWEET PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Light a grill.
• Rub the chicken with the canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter.
• Add the onion and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the plums and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened and nearly broken down, about 5 minutes.
• Add the red pepper jelly and mustard and bring to a boil, stirring until the jelly is melted.
• Carefully transfer the mixture to a food processor.
• Add the water and puree until smooth.
• Season the plum sauce with salt and pepper.
• Liberally brush the plum sauce all over the chicken and grill, turning the drumsticks occasionally, until they are lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
• Serve the drumsticks with any remaining plum sauce at the table.

SWEET AND STICKY GRILLED DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• 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.