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| Drumstick Crown Roast ~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOTES: Use white cotton string and a large-eye needle (the kind used for yarn stitching) to lace the roast together. For the form, a straight-sided, ovenproof bowl Ingredients chicken drumsticks (equal size, about 4 lb. total) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon paprika About 1 1/2 teaspoons salt About 1/2 teaspoonpepper Parsley sprigs Directions Rinse drumsticks and pat dry Thread white cotton string through a needle. About 1/2 inch from large end of one drumstick, push needle through flesh, perpendicular to and against the bone pull string through (if needle is too slippery to grasp, use pliers) Repeat to thread the remaining drumsticks together keeping larger, curved sides aligned in the same direction Leave equal lengths of string loose at both ends of drumstick chain Thread needle with another 48-inch length of string. About 1 inch from narrow end of drumsticks on the same side of bones where first string is threaded push needle through flesh perpendicular to and against bones pull string through, leaving equal lengths of string loose at ends Next In a small bowl mix flour, paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper Rub evenly over drumsticks Set a straight-sided, ovenproof dish in the center of a 12- to 14-inch nonstick pizza pan Lean drumsticks, narrow ends up, against and around the dish (a second set of hands helps) tie bottom string ends snugly to hold drumsticks close to dish then tie top string ends together to keep drumsticks stable Gently adjust drumsticks so they are equally spaced Set pan on a rack in the lower half of a 375° regular or convection oven Bake until drumsticks are well browned about 55 to 60 minutes Protecting your hands with oven mitts firmly hold drumsticks against dish and transfer to a platter at least 12 inches wide Mound your favorite dressing in the dish Garnish with sprigs of parsley to conceal center dish To serve, snip string and pull off drumsticks Fun Dish to serve for Parties, and Celebrations Taste of the Tunnels Index |
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