slow-cooker ChartsDATASHEET // CT-SC-046
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How Long to Cook Chicken Drumsticks (Bone-In) in the slow cooker
Specification: Fresh chicken drumsticks, skin removed or browned first, cooked in barbecue or teriyaki sauce on LOW
Target Temp
200°F (93°C)
Low & Slow
Total Time
240–300 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
175°F–180°F (79°C–82°C) at bone
USDA Safe Pull
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
3-Step Execution Protocol
1
Preheat & Prep
Add chicken drumsticks (bone-in) (Fresh chicken drumsticks, skin removed or browned first, cooked in barbecue or teriyaki sauce on LOW) to the slow cooker. Set to 200°F (93°C).
2
Slow Cook
Cook for 240–300 mins. Keep lid on; do not stir unless specified.
3
Check & Rest
Meat is fall-apart tender and separates easily from the lower bone joint; registers 175°F+. Confirm internal temperature reaches 175°F–180°F (79°C–82°C) at bone. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Verification Basis & Testing Rig
USDA FSIS Safe Poultry Minimums; Allrecipes Tested Slow Cooker Drumsticks Guide.
Pro Tip: Transfer drumsticks to a baking sheet and broil for 3–4 minutes before serving to glaze the barbecue sauce into a sticky caramelized crust.
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