Beer-Brined Grilled Drumsticks
100% delicious little drummies, perfectly brined, perfectly grilled. Every. single. time. This is a great, easy, crowd-pleasing recipe to keep in the rotation, especially in summer. Active prep time is minimal, but make sure you account for the brining time.
Prep Time
5minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Prep Time
5minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. For the brine, in a noncorrosive container, mix the sea salt and sugar together and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved, then stir in the beer. Add the chicken, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, up to 24 hours.
  2. Line a sheet pan with foil, remove the chicken from the brine, rinse thoroughly with cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Place the chicken on the pan and refrigerate for 1 hour to dry the chicken skin.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix all the rub ingredients, except the olive oil. Brush the olive oil all over the chicken and sprinkle on the rub mix.
  4. Heat the grill to medium and put the chicken on to cook over indirect heat. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Flip the drumsticks and cook another 15 to 20 minutes on the other side, or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees when inserted.
  6. When the drumsticks are done, transfer them from the grill to a plate and let them cool for a few minutes before devouring them like a caveman.