Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Spicy Apple Glaze

INGREDIENTS

• 2 to 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
• :
• 2 quarts cold water
• ½ cup kosher salt
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 4 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons ground white pepper
• 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 cups apple cider
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh ginger
• ½ cinnamon stick (about 1½ inches)
• ½ vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped out and reserved
• 6 black cardamom pods
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons allspice berries
• 1½ teaspoons crushed red pepper
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ¼ teaspoon salt