Name: Honey Bacon BBQ Chicken Lollipops
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8–12 chicken drumsticks; 1 cup Cowboy Candy Rub (any sweet-heat rub works in a pinch); 8–12 bacon slices (thin-cut wraps easier; thick-cut takes longer to render); 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce (use a thicker sauce for better cling); ¼ cup Sam Adams Jack-O (or another pumpkin ale / amber ale); 1.5 tbsp honey; 1 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)

Description

Smoky, sticky, sweet-and-salty chicken lollipops that are perfect for parties, offering big flavors with a fun presentation.

Ingredients

8–12 chicken drumsticks
1 cup Cowboy Candy Rub (any sweet-heat rub works in a pinch)
8–12 bacon slices (thin-cut wraps easier; thick-cut takes longer to render)
1 cup favorite BBQ sauce (use a thicker sauce for better cling)
¼ cup Sam Adams Jack-O (or another pumpkin ale / amber ale)
1.5 tbsp honey
1 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)

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Instructions

Shape the lollipops by trimming the drumsticks and pushing the meat down into a compact ball.
Wrap each lollipop with bacon and secure with toothpicks.
Season heavily with Cowboy Candy rub.
Smoke at 275°F until the chicken reaches 175°F.
Warm the BBQ glaze and finish the lollipops before serving.
Rest for a few minutes and serve with extra sauce.

Notes

To prevent the bacon from falling off, wrap snugly and secure with toothpicks. Thin-cut bacon works best.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 150 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Smoking
Cuisine: American