Chipotle Barbecue Pulled Turkey Drumstick Sliders with Brussels Sprout Slaw Recipe

Name: Chipotle Barbecue Pulled Turkey Drumstick Sliders with Brussels Sprout Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 to 3 pounds turkey drumsticks; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 1 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo, including some sauce (see Cooks' Notes); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1/2 cup water; Freshly ground black pepper; 16 slider rolls (or other small, soft buns), split; Brussels Sprout Slaw; Special equipment: A 3 1/2- to 5-quart wide Dutch oven or other wide heavy pot with tight-fitting lid

Servings: persons

2 1/2 to 3 pounds turkey drumsticks
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo, including some sauce (see Cooks' Notes)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 cup water
Freshly ground black pepper
16 slider rolls (or other small, soft buns), split
Brussels Sprout Slaw
Special equipment: A 3 1/2- to 5-quart wide Dutch oven or other wide heavy pot with tight-fitting lid

1
Preheat oven to 325F.
2
Remove turkey skin.
3
Cook onion in oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt in Dutch oven over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until well softened, about 10 minutes.
4
Add garlic and spices and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
5
Stir in ketchup, vinegar, chiles, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, and 1/2 cup water and simmer mixture, stirring, 1 minute.
6
Add drumsticks and cover pot, then braise in oven, turning drumsticks over once, until meat is very tender, about 2 hours.
7
Transfer drumsticks to a bowl and cool.
8
Discard bones, tendons, and any remaining skin, and pull meat with forks or fingers into coarse shreds.
9
Stir meat into sauce remaining in pot.
10
Thin, if necessary, with water to desired consistency and season with salt and pepper.
11
Reheat over medium heat until hot.
12
Spoon mixture into slider rolls and top with slaw.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 to 3 pounds turkey drumsticks, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, Salt, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Barbecue Pulled Turkey Drumstick Sliders with Brussels Sprout Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chipotle Barbecue Pulled Turkey Drumstick Sliders with Brussels Sprout Slaw

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