Maple-Smoked Chicken

A sweet and spicy maple sauce is added to whole chicken legs during the last 10 minutes of smoke cooking.


Maple-Smoked Chicken


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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 6  to 8  maple wood chunksOn Sale
  • 6    whole chicken legs (thigh-drumstick portion)On Sale
  • 3/4  cup  ketchupOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  maple syrupOn Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  cider vinegarOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  bottled steak sauceOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  yellow mustard or Dijon-style mustardOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  ground allspiceOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  black pepperOn Sale
  •   Several dashes  bottled hot pepper sauceOn Sale
  •   Dash  ground cloves (optional)On Sale
  •     tomato slices (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
At least 1 hour before smoke cooking, soak wood chunks in enough water to cover. Drain before using.
2.
In a smoker, arrange preheated coals, drained wood chunks, and water pan according to the manufacturer's directions. Pour water into pan. Place chicken on the grill rack over water pan. Cover; smoke for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until juices run clear (180 degrees F). Add additional coals and water as needed to maintain temperature and moisture.
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Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small saucepan, stir together ketchup, maple syrup, vinegar, steak sauce, mustard, cinnamon, allspice, pepper, cloves, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Brush some of the sauce over the chicken the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove chicken from the smoker. Generously brush some of the warm sauce over chicken. Serve remaining sauce with chicken. If desired, garnish chicken with tomato slices. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 535, Total Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Sodium 725 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 43 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 22%, Calcium 6%, Iron 18%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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