
Kentucky Bourbon Wings
Raise your spirits (in more ways than one) with these sweet bourbon glazed wings that pack a southern twang that’s smooth and irresistible.
Ingredients
1 Sanderson Farms Party WIngs Value Pack (5 lbs.)
Salt
Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Smoked Paprika
Bourbon Sweet Tea Brine
1/2 gallon Water
1/2 gallon Sweet Tea
1/4 cup Bourbon
1/8 cup Sugar
1 tblsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper
2 each Garlic Cloves
4 each Bay Leaves
Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
3/4 cup Bourbon
1 1/2 cup Ketchup
3/4 cup Honey
2/3 cup Brown Sugar
2 tblsp Hot Sauce
1 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
6 tblsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 tblsp Apple Cider Vinegar
Directions
1. Brine wings for 12 hours, up to 24 hours.
2. Remove wings from the brine and pat dry.
3. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to taste.
4. Smoke wings at 250F for 30 minutes. Increase the temperature of the smoker to 375F. Flip wings every 20 minutes until 165F or greater temperature is reached by a calibrated thermometer.
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.
Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
1. Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan.
2. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and let sauce simmer until thickened.
4. Toss smoked wings in BBQ sauce & serve.