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+Absolutely, using a slow cooker for BBQ chicken drumsticks is a great idea for tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. Here’s how to adjust the recipe for slow cooking:
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+### Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
+
+**Ingredients:**
+- **Chicken:**
+  - 4 lbs chicken drumsticks
+  - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
+
+- **Marinade/Sauce:**
+  - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
+  - 4 cloves garlic, minced
+  - 1 and 1/2 cups barbecue sauce (homemade or your favorite brand)
+  - 1 Tbsp brown sugar
+  - 1 tsp cumin
+  - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust based on heat preference)
+  - 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
+  - 2 tsp Dijon mustard
+  - 3 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
+  - 3 bay leaves
+  - Optional: 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (for added tanginess)
+
+**Instructions:**
+
+1. **Prepare the Marinade:**
+   - In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce, brown sugar, cumin, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar (if using). Mix well to blend the flavors.
+   - Stir in the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, and bay leaves.
+
+2. **Marinate the Drumsticks (Optional):**
+   - Season the drumsticks with salt and pepper.
+   - You can optionally marinate the drumsticks in the prepared sauce for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator to enhance the flavor, but this step can be skipped if you're short on time.
+
+3. **Cook in the Slow Cooker:**
+   - Place the seasoned drumsticks in the slow cooker.
+   - Pour the marinade over the drumsticks, making sure they are well coated.
+   - Cover and cook on low for about 6-7 hours or on high for about 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
+
+4. **Finish with a Glaze:**
+   - If you desire a more caramelized finish, you can transfer the cooked drumsticks to a baking sheet lined with foil or a silicone mat.
+   - Broil in the oven for 2-5 minutes on high, or until the outside is slightly crisped and caramelized.
+   - Alternatively, before serving, you can remove the drumsticks, pour the sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan, bring it to a boil, and simmer until thickened to use as a glaze or serving sauce.
+
+5. **Serve:**
+   - Brush the drumsticks with the reduced sauce if you’ve thickened it on the stovetop, or serve them directly from the slow cooker, garnished with fresh basil.
+
+Using the slow cooker makes this dish wonderfully effortless and perfect for a no-fuss dinner. Enjoy your slow-cooked BBQ chicken drumsticks!