Bourbon and Soy Brined Chicken Wings

Chef Eric Fulkerson, Bald Headed Bistro, finishes off his brined wings with a tangy Honey Chile BBQ Sauce

Ingredients 5 lbs chicken wings

Brine ¼ cup bourbon ¼ cup kosher salt ¼ cup brown sugar ½ cup soy sauce 1 Tbsp seeds 1 Tbsp black peppercorns 2 lemons, sliced 8 cups sweet tea

Sauce ½ cup sweet onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 1 Tbsp 1 (32-oz.) bottle 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup apple juice 1 cup honey 1 Tbsp 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp miso powder 1 tsp celery seeds 1 Tbsp garlic chile paste

Garnish 1 Tbsp mustard seeds 1 Tbsp bourbon barrel smoked black peppercorns 1 Tbsp white seeds 1 Tbsp black sesame seeds ½ tsp kosher salt ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Method Add the brine ingredients to a large container that can hold around 2 gallons, stir until the sugar and salt is dissolved. Add the chicken and refrigerate overnight, at least 8 hours.

Set the EGG for direct cooking without the convEGGtor at 350°F/177°C. Add a Pizza & Stone to preheat.

For the garnish, place the mustard seeds, pepper, and sesame seeds in a Stir-Fry & Paella Pan on the baking stone and bake for 5 minutes. Add the salt and pour the mixture into a small bowl to cool. Remove the Baking Stone from the EGG.

To make the sauce, sauté the onion, minced garlic, and jalapeño pepper in hot olive oil in the Stir-Fry & Paella Pan, 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in ketchup, dark brown sugar, vinegar, apple juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, miso, celery seeds, and garlic chile paste. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Use immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 month.

Raise the EGG temperature to 500°F/260°C.

Add the chicken wings and grill for 8-10 minutes. Toss in the sauce, then garnish with the seed mix and the cilantro.

Sweet & Spicy Glazed Springer Mountain Wings

The glaze for these wings by Chef Thomas Marlow, Mimosa Grill, is great for wings or ribs.

Ingredients 5 lbs. chicken wings

Cure Salt ¾ oz curing salt 5 oz salt 10 lb. raw sugar Zest of 2 lemons Zest of 2 oranges Zest of 2 limes 1 cinnamon stick, cracked 1 Tbsp fennel seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp cracked black pepper 1 tsp cloves Combine all ingredients, mix well to incorporate.

Gochujang Spice Mix ½ cup salt ½ cup dried Korean chili powder (gochujang)

Baste 2 Tbsp olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 – 3 inch piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 4 scallions, chopped 1 cup gochujang hot pepper paste ½ cup ketchup ¼ cup lime juice 4 oz plum sauce 1 Tbsp 2 oz brown sugar ½ cup chicken stock 3 oz orange juice

Garnish 1 cup minced chives, minced 1 cup toasted benne seeds or sesame seeds

Season the wings with the cure mix and leave in the refrigerator 24 hours before cooking.

Rinse the wings thoroughly under running water, place in a medium size mixing bowl. Sprinkle with some of the Gochujang Spice Mix (reserve the rest); toss to mix and allow the wings to rest in the bowl for 30 minutes.

Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 350°F/177°C.

In a Stir-Fry & Paella Pan, add the oil to coat the bottom. Sweat the garlic, shallot and ginger until fragrant; do not caramelize. Add the scallions and cook until wilted, stirring and cooking for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer. Remove from the EGG to cool.

Add the wings to the grid and cook for 22-25 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Baste the wings with a BBQ Sauce Mop and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes. Baste once again, then remove the wings from the EGG and sprinkle with minced chives and toasted benne seeds.

Honey Sriracha Wings

Scott Smith, Local Republic, finishes these wings with a sweet and tangy honey sriracha glaze.

Ingredients 5 lbs. chicken wings

Glaze 1 cup sriracha ½ cup local honey 2 Tbsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar

Garnish ½ cup cilantro, chopped ½ cup toasted sesame seeds

Method Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 350°F/177°C.

Add all glaze ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine.

Add the wings to the grid and cook for 22-25 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Glaze the wings with a Basting Brush and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes. Baste once again, then remove the wings from the EGG and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.

Reuben Wings

Edgar Pendley, Urban Grub, mixes it up with this combination of favorite flavors!

Ingredients 2 lbs. chicken wings

Brine 1 qt warm water 1 cup kosher salt 2 tbsp pink peppercorn 6 bay leaves 1 medium onion, diced 2 star anise 2 tbsp yellow mustard seeds

"Whing Dust" 4 slices rye bread 3 Tbsp ground coriander 2 Tbsp Lawry's salt 1 Tbsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp ground fennel seed 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp Coleman’s dry mustard rye bread in oven at 225°F until completely dry. When rye is cool, crush in a bag, or pulse in a food processor to make crumbs. Combine remaining ingredients.

Sauerkraut Thousand Island Dressing

Place the wings into a 1 gallon resealable bag; cover wings with warm water. Add remaining brine ingredients, seal bag, shake to mix ingredients. Refrigerate overnight.

Remove the wings from the brine liquid and allow to air dry for 20-30 minutes.

Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 450°F/232°C.

Add the wings to the grid and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F, turning every 3-4 minutes. Remove from the EGG and sprinkle with "Whing Dust"; top with your favorite sauerkraut and thousand island dressing.