1 1/2 cups dry red wine
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons ginger, finely grated fresh
1 garlic clove, minced
8 chicken drumsticks, skin on
coarse salt
Bring wine, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan.
Reduce heat, and simmer until mixture has thickened to the consistency of honey, 35 to 40 minutes.
Let cool.
Using a sharp knife, make three diagonal slashes through the skin and flesh on both sides of each drumstick (this will help the flavors permeate the meat).
Preheat grill to medium-low. (If you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 7 seconds.)
Place drumsticks on grill, and brush with sauce.
Close cover, and grill 4 minutes.
Flip chicken, and brush with sauce.
Continue to cook, flipping and brushing with sauce every 4 to 5 minutes, until cooked through, about 20 minutes total.
Season with salt.
serves 4