DR PEPPER DRUMSTICKS

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If you love Dr Pepper as much as I do, try it in my barbecue sauce for grilled chicken. It adds zip to the ketchup, bourbon and barbecue seasoning. -Shannon Holle-Funk, Venedy, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup Dr Pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons bourbon
4 teaspoons barbecue seasoning
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery salt, optional
12 chicken drumsticks

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients; if desired, stir in celery salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently., On an oiled grill, cook chicken, covered, over medium-low heat 15 minutes. Turn; grill 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, brushing occasionally with sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.