Smoking Wizard's Magical Chicken Wings: Brined, Glazed, and Butter-Bathed
Posted by Smoking Wizard on Aug 13th 2023
Smoking Wizard's Magical Chicken Wings: Brined, Glazed, and Butter-Bathed
Author Smoking Wizard / Category Chicken / Published: Sep-02-2023
Take your wing game to the next level with our in-depth guide to creating the ultimate chicken wings—brined, butter-bathed, and perfectly glazed with Smoking Wizard Original Glaze.
Ingredients:
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- 3 lbs large chicken wings
- 32 oz cold brine (recipe below)
- 1 stick salted butter
- Smoking Wizard SPG Smoked
- Smoking Wizard Original Glaze or Smoking Wizard Original Glaze Smoked for finishing
Brine:
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- 1/2 cup Smoking Wizard Chicken Magic Brine
- 32 oz cold water
Instructions:
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- Preparation: Purchase and Trim some large wings, leaving only the flat. Separate at the joint.
- Brine: Mix Chicken Magic Brine in 32 oz cold water. Make sure the brine is cold before adding wings. Submerge the wings in the brine and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Rinse and Dry: After 2 hours, remove the wings from the brine, rinse off with cold water, and pat dry.
- Preheat: Preheat your drum or smoker to 300°F.
- Season: Season wings with Smoking Wizard SPG Smoked 30 minutes before they go on.
- First Cook: Place wings presentation-side down. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Flip: Turn wings and cook presentation-side up for another 15 minutes.
- Butter Sauna: Place wings in a foil pan presentation-side up with 1 stick of melted, salted butter. Let them bathe for 30-35 minutes, aiming for an internal temperature between 190° and 200°F.
- Glaze: Heat up your choice of Smoking Wizard Original Glaze or Original Glaze Smoked in a sauce pan while the wings are in the butter sauna. *Disposable Aluminum Mini Loaf Pans work great.
- Final Touch: Remove wings from the butter sauna and dunk them in the sauce aiming to coat them evenly with the heated glaze.
- Set the Glaze: Put glazed wings back on your drum or smoker for 3-5 minutes to set the glaze.
- Enjoy: Your Smoking Wizard's Magical Chicken Wings are now ready to be devoured!
Indulge in these juicy, flavorful wings, perfected through the art of BBQ alchemy!
*Pictured - Half Chicken and Wings Masterfully Transformed: These mouthwatering pieces have been deeply infused with flavor through a meticulous brining process using Smoking Wizard Chicken Magic. Each cut is generously seasoned with the robust blend of Smoking Wizard SPG Smoked for that extra kick. The finishing touch? A delectable glaze of Smoking Wizard Original Glaze, adding a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Experience the magic in every bite!
Author Smoking Wizard / Category Chicken Magic / Published: May-05-2023