Chicken Drumstick - Pasture Raised

Our pasture-raised chickens are raised the way nature intended — free to roam lush, shaded pastures throughout North Central Florida. Fed a natural diet and allowed to grow at a healthy, natural pace, our birds produce tender, flavorful meat you can feel good about serving your family. Humanely raised and carefully harvested, our chickens reflect our commitment to local sustainability and responsible farming, bringing truly fresh, wholesome poultry from our community directly to yours.

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Our Favorite Recipe:

Chicken Drumstick Recipe (Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside)

This is the most reliable, crowd-favorite drumstick method — simple seasoning, high heat, and beef tallow for deep flavor and crispy skin without frying.

Ingredients (8–10 drumsticks)

• 2–2½ lb chicken drumsticks

• 2 tbsp beef tallow (melted or soft)

• 1½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp baking powder ⭐ (secret for crispiness)

• Optional: pinch cayenne or chili powder

Step 1 — Dry the chicken (VERY important)

1. Pat drumsticks completely dry with paper towels.

2. Moisture = soft skin, so dry well.

Step 2 — Season

1. Toss drumsticks with beef tallow.

2. Mix spices + baking powder together.

3. Coat chicken evenly.

👉 Baking powder helps skin blister and crisp (doesn’t affect taste).

Step 3 — Roast HOT

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Place drumsticks on rack or sheet pan, spaced apart.

3. Bake 40–45 minutes, turning once halfway.

Done when

• Skin deep golden and crispy

• Internal temp 175–185°F (dark meat is best higher)

Step 4 — Rest

Let rest 5 minutes before serving.