Steps

• Step 1

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• Step 2

  Pat the drumsticks dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper.

  Ingredients

  • 8  chicken drumsticks

  • To Taste kosher salt

  • To Taste Freshly ground black pepper

• Step 3

  Arrange the drumsticks directly on the grill grates. Insert the probe into the thickest part of a drumstick, avoiding the bone. Close the lid and smoke for 30 minutes.

  00:30

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• Step 4

  Increase the Traeger temperature to 350℉ and continue cooking the drumsticks for another 30 minutes.

  00:30

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

• Step 5

  Brush the Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce over the drumsticks, then close the lid and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, 15-30 minutes more.

  00:30

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce

• Step 6

  Remove the drumsticks from the grill and serve. Enjoy!