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Grilling Diestel Smoked Turkey Drumsticks

  • Prep Time

    5 minutes

  • Cooking Time

    20 minutes

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  • 5 Diestel smoked turkey drumsticks (thawed if frozen)
  • Cooking oil (optional)
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce or glaze (optional)

Preheat the Grill

  1. Heat your grill to medium heat (about 300–350°F / 150–175°C).
  2. If using charcoal, arrange coals for indirect heat (coals on one side, turkey on the other).

Prep the Drumsticks

  1. Since they’re already smoked and cooked, you're just reheating.
  2. Lightly brush with oil or BBQ sauce, if desired, for flavor and moisture.
  3. Let them sit at room temp for 15–20 minutes before grilling for more even heating.

Grill the Drumsticks

  1. Place drumsticks on the indirect heat side of the grill.
  2. Cover the grill and cook for 25–35 minutes, turning occasionally to avoid burning. 
  3. If you're using BBQ sauce, apply it during the last 5–10 minutes to prevent burning.

Rest & Serve

  1. Remove from grill, let rest for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Serve hot with your favorite sides like grilled veggies, baked beans, or cornbread.

ROASTING TIMES

HOW LONG ‘TIL WE EAT?

If your bird is unstuffed, then you’re in luck: take 30 minutes off the cook time listed below.*

Weight Approx. Roasting Time
6-10lbs 2 hrs
10-12 lbs 2 -2.75 hrs
12-14 lbs 2.75-3.5 hrs
14-16 lbs 3.5 - 3.75 hrs
16-18 lbs 3.754 hrs
18-20 lbs 4-4.5 hrs
20-22 lbs 4.5-5 hrs
Weight Approx. Roasting Time
22-24 lbs 5 -5.25 hrs
24-26 lbs 5.25 -5.5 hrs
28-30 lbs 5.5 - 5.75 hrs
32-34 lbs 5.756.25 hrs
34-36+ lbs 6.25 -6.5 hrs