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My Best Wings Yet

DMW
DMW Posts: 13,836
edited March 2015 in EggHead Forum
Wanted wings tonight so I pulled a dozen out of the freezer and in the fridge last night.
I was lazy so I didn't split and trim them. I wanted to finish up some rubs, so I dumped in some Montreal Chicken, Meadow Creek BBQ, and Chinese 5 Spice Powder. Hung them in a leg/wing rack and on the XL raised direct 275* with 2 pecan chunks. With the rack and the raised grid these were nice and close to the dome.



I checked them at 1:45 and they weren't quite done, so I bumped the temp to 400* and 15 minutes later I had this:




I was planning on saucing some with Hoisin and the others with General Tso's, but again, got lazy. I'm glad I didn't. This was some of the crispiest skin yet on my wings. They dried in the fridge for just 4 hours or so this afternoon. 

Now I'm back by the fire with some Jack and Coke Zero. However, now I have a jacket on.


Enjoy your Sunday evening everyone, here's to next weekend.
They/Them
Morgantown, PA

XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    Nice.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Eggerty
    Eggerty Posts: 220
    Nice looking wings @DMW. Where did you get the wing rack?  I have only done raised direct. You like this better than directly on the grid?
    LBGE - Nov/'14
    A Texan residing in Denver, CO.
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  • Walt2015
    Walt2015 Posts: 583
    @DMW nice looking wings man. Does starting them low with the pecan give them a good smoke flavor? I've been doing mine just in the 400 range so didn't bother with wood. Also, you've got green stuff in your back yard now!
    Memphis, TN ----> Chattanooga, TN
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Eggerty said:
    Nice looking wings @DMW. Where did you get the wing rack?  I have only done raised direct. You like this better than directly on the grid?
    Its a Bayou Classic Leg and Wing rack, got it from Amazon. And yes, I think wings and drumsticks cook more evenly hanging like this than laying flat.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • paqman
    paqman Posts: 4,927
    Looks tasty!

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836

    Walt2015 said:
    @DMW nice looking wings man. Does starting them low with the pecan give them a good smoke flavor? I've been doing mine just in the 400 range so didn't bother with wood. Also, you've got green stuff in your back yard now!
    Thanks! Yes, the sweet smokey pecan flavor came through nicely. I think the 275* rendered the fat nicely, which allowed the skin to crisp up.

    And yes, green stuff is there! Its greenest right around the fire pit. I guess the warmth of the fire a few days ago woke the grass from it's winter nap.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Brisket_Fanatic
    Brisket_Fanatic Posts: 2,885
    Sound amazing, great wings!

    NW IA

    2 LBGE, 1 SBGE, 22.5 WSM, 1 Smokey Joe and Black Stone

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  • smokesniffer
    smokesniffer Posts: 2,016
    Your my inspiration, wings going on the egg soon. Nice job.
    Large, small, and a mini
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    smokesniffer said:
    Your my inspiration, wings going on the egg soon. Nice job.
    You are the wind beneath his wings. 

    They do look good. 
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  • DoofusOfTheDay
    DoofusOfTheDay Posts: 401

    Now I'm back by the fire with some Jack and Coke Zero. However, now I have a jacket on.


    Enjoy your Sunday evening everyone, here's to next weekend.
    I like that firepit, where'd you get that?  We have a cast iron chimenea that has served us well, but it's about ready to fall apart.
    Gregg
    Large BGE Owner since December of 2013!
    Marietta, GA
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Ok, so far in this post I need a wing rack, rambler and a new fire pit. 
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  • Dobie
    Dobie Posts: 3,458
    Attn newbies:

    The take way here is it just keeps getting better.  Keep at it. 
    Jacksonville FL
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Dobie said:
    Attn newbies:

    The take way here is it just keeps getting better.  Keep at it. 
    Take away #2. Hang out here and your wallet will thin automatically. 
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    You could have sex in you're back yard. ..I do but my neighbors complain 
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • EGGjlmh
    EGGjlmh Posts: 823
    Looks excellent @DMW

    1MBGE 2006, 1LBGE 2010, 1 Mini Max, Fathers Day 2015

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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Thise look and sound fantastic.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    @DoofusOfTheDay
    I got the firepit at Meadow Creek BBQ in New Holland, PA. 
    The brand was "Valley View". However I have not been able to find much of anything about them. This is a 30", they also had a 24". Very well made and reasonable. I think my 30" with cooking grid was $350 or so. 

    In the limited googling I did I found a dealer in Ohio that has them. I'm guessing they are Amish made from Ohio. My reasoning is Meadow Creek is Amish and would have Ohio connections. No idea if this is accurate or not...
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    henapple said:
    You could have sex in you're back yard. ..I do but my neighbors complain 
    We do have neighbors on each side of us, just not out the back.

    Maybe I can see if they would complain or not, need to talk to the wife about this once it gets warmer. :smiley:

    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Nice wings!!!  As soon as @theyolksonyou buys a wing rack I'm gonna ask to borrow it.  

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Nicely done! The mix of flavors sounds deelish.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    Outstanding wings buddy.  I'm with Gregg on that fire pit. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    Looks excellent brother D. Love the fire pit as well.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    theyolksonyou said:
    Ok, so far in this post I need a wing rack, rambler and a new fire pit. 
    @theyolksonyou I need all that stuff plus the view he's got. Unreal. If I look out my back window I see a neighbor who looks like @henapple doing questionable things. 
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    My My My.  Crispity crunchy skin on those bad boys. Looks like a fine afternoon for sure. And I see green pastures vs the snow dusted one's. I'm certain your enjoying the warmer temps. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • texaswig
    texaswig Posts: 2,682
    That is a cool looking firepit. 

    2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun 

    scott 
    Greenville Tx
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  • anton
    anton Posts: 1,813
    Great looking wings, sweet rack for hanging them. You enjoy Sunday as well dude, another day in paradise over here. :peace: 
     Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in  Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay "
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Nice wings.  Yeah, I also noticed the firepit, very nice.   I made mine with 1/8" steel.  Some issues with warping, next one will be 1/4" cor-ten.
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Those are some sexy looking wings.  Have not tried pecan yet.  I love you cherry.  Gives them a great color.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
    Great looking wings!! Funny thing...I've got two of those hanging racks and I've yet to use them for wings. Legs? Yes. Wings? No. I may try it this week as I've already got the wings in the fridge ready to go. And great view. I hate you. ;)

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • HendersonTRKing
    HendersonTRKing Posts: 1,803
    Never racked the wings. Usually it's load up the upper deck and keep flipping. Time to try the DMW method!
    It's a 302 thing . . .
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