When you think of football, you probably start craving
chicken wings. This recipe is one that you will definitely
want to make as you cheer on your team. It’s easy to
execute during a tailgate or to prepare at home for a
game day get-together.
Ingredients:
• Several pounds chicken wings
For the brine:
• 1 cup salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 gallon water
For the Nashville rub:
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup paprika
• 3 tablespoons garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons onion powder
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
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For the ‘Bama white BBQ sauce:
• 1 quart Duke’s mayonnaise
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 oranges, zest and juice
• Salt to taste
Directions:
Prepare the brine by combining the water, salt and sugar
then pouring it over the chicken wings until covered. Let the
wings sit in the brine for 4 hours. While the chicken is brining,
add all ingredients for the Nashville rub into a bowl and mix
completely. Set aside. Add the apple cider vinegar, onion
and garlic powders, celery seed, sugar, salt and orange zest/
juice to the mayonnaise and stir until combined. Refrigerate
until ready to use. This should make approximately 1.5
quarts of sauce. Remove the wings from the brine and pat
dry. Toss wings in the Nashville rub until coated completely.
Grill the wings until thoroughly cooked and serve with the
‘Bama white BBQ sauce.
Nashville Wings
Courtesy of The Ravenous Pig
Yield: About 20-25 wings
Keep these local chef recipes handy for
game day and you will be the MVP of
the tailgate this football season.