Starkville Muscadine Wings

Starkville Muscadine Wings

A sweet muscadine glaze gives these wings a jammy, southern twist that’s pure tailgate magic. These wings are a true taste of Mississippi hospitality.

Tag IconMain Course, American, Frying, Wings, Tailgate
SERVES
4-6
People

Ingredients

1 Value Pack Sanderson Farms Whole Chicken Wings

Salt

Pepper

Garlic Powder

Smoked Paprika

Muscadine Bourbon Glaze

2 1/2 cup muscadine jelly

1 cup bourbon

3 tbsp sriracha

3 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/3 cup soy sauce

Bourbon Sweet Tea Brine

1/2 gallon water

1/2 gallon sweet tea

1/4 cup bourbon

1/8 cup sugar

1 tbsp coarse ground black pepper

2 each garlic cloves

4 each bay leaves

Directions

  1. Brine chicken wings 12 hours or up to 24 hours in bourbon sweet tea brine.
  2. Remove chicken wings from brine and pat dry.
  3. Liberally season wings with seasonings.
  4. Smoke wings at 250°F for 30 minutes. Increase the temperature of the smoker to 375°F. Flip wings every 20 minutes until 165°F or greater temperature is reached by a calibrated thermometer.

Muscadine Bourbon Glaze

  1. Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan.
  2. Simmer on medium heat until sauce has thickened.
  3. Toss wings in glaze & enjoy!

Bourbon Sweet Tea Brine

  1. Combine all ingredients in a stock pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and let aromatics steep for 30 minutes.
  3. Strain and refrigerate until use.