Peppered Wings with Caramelized Soy and Blackberry Glaze

Name: Peppered Wings with Caramelized Soy and Blackberry Glaze
Yield: serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 14 whole chicken wings, cut into wings and drumettes (28 pieces total; see Pitmaster’s Tip, Below); Caramelized soy and blackberry glaze (page 230)

December 9, 2011

For a snack before, during, or after the ball game there is no better food than the chicken wing. The great thing about chicken wings is their versatility. Spicy, sweet, salty, sticky, saucy, or dry are all options when cooking wings on the grill. I generally prefer my chicken wings seasoned with a dry rub and grilled; in my opinion, sauce tends to cover up the crispy, salty-peppery flavor of dry wings. With that said, however, I do love this recipe. The glaze adds flavor that goes way beyond what you would expect from a grilled wing. For those who like a sticky molasses flavor with a fruity edge, you’ve just found your new favorite wing recipe.

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