You will need: Fireclay bricks / Celtic bowl
Working hours: 15 minutes
Barbecue time: ca. 45-50 minutes

Preheating: approx. 30 minutes
Top heat: approx. 220-250°C / approx. 280-300°C


In the BOBBY:
Preheating: approx. 10-15 minutes
Top heat: approx. 200-230°C / approx. 250-280°C

Ingredients

• 1-1.2 kg chicken drumsticks (approx. 10 pieces)

For the Rub:

• 20 g coarse sea salt
• 10 black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika powder
• 1 tsp curry

For the glaze:

• 3-4 tbsp maple syrup
• 3-4 tbsp BBQ sauce, e.g. whisky BBQ sauce (recipe: Der Merklinger -) Layered skewers)

In addition:

• 1 tbsp cooking oil

Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with kitchen paper.

For the Rub:
Finely crush the sea salt, pepper, sugar and chili flakes. Mix with the paprika powder and curry in a small bowl.

Rub the drumsticks thoroughly with the spice mixture and place in the fridge for at least an hour (or overnight).

Heat the Merklinger to approx. 220-250°C (BOBBY: approx. 200-230°C).

Brush the Celtic bowl with oil and place the drumsticks on top.

Place in the hot Merklinger directly on the firebricks and grill indirectly for approx. 30 minutes until a core temperature of 70-75°C is reached.

Turn the chicken legs once after 15 minutes.

For the glaze, mix the maple syrup and BBQ sauce in a jar or small bowl.

Remove the dish from the oven and dip the drumsticks into the glaze or brush all over with it.
Increase the temperature in the Merklinger to approx. 280-300°C (BOBBY: approx. 250-280°C). To do this, add another 2-3 logs to the back.

Grill the chicken drumsticks for a further 15-20 minutes (until the core temperature reaches 80-85°C) until the glaze is nicely caramelized. Turn once during this process.

Tip:
If desired, massage the chicken legs with medium-hot mustard before seasoning.

Tip:
This makes your finger food perfect!
In the last 15-20 minutes, spread pre-cooked corn on the cob with a little garlic butter between the drumsticks.

Tip:
Alternatively, you can place the Celtic bowl directly over the fire on the pull-out grill rack.