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Friendly Chicken Wing Competition I Won!

YYZegger
YYZegger Posts: 231
in EggHead Forum
So a bunch of people in my neighbourhood have a family friendly cook off competition for the last 3 years, but it gets pretty serious if you ask me.  
This is the first time I have entered it, in previous years we have always been out of town, or not available.
This year Chicken Wings were the food of choice, the winner of the previous year gets too choose what the next year will be.
As soon as I heard it was Chicken Wings, I made sure I was available...  
Started off with buying fresh chicken wings with the flat and drumlets still attached, then discarding the tips and separating the 2 pieces incase the judges were more partial to the flat or drumlet?  I didn't want this to affect the judging.
Thanks to the Forum, I did the Corn Starch trick and refrigerated them for a few hours uncovered, then seasoned them with Meat Church Deez Nuts liberally.  They sat in the fridge seasoned for another hour or so, then put on the LBGE at 250degrees PS legs up with a drip pan, and raised grill for 2 hours, I used 2 Pecan chunks and 1 Cherry Chunk.  The last 15 mins of the cook, I pulled them off and put them in a SS bowl with melted Butter, reseasoned them with more Deez Nuts, and raised the temp of the egg to 450degrees and put the wings back on for a final sear.  They were only on at that temperature for 5 mins or so, didn't want to burn them.
Pulled them off and used a sprinkle of seasoning salt to finish, wow were they good!  Best I have done to date.  They were not overly smokey, but really delicate tasting, and the meat fell off the bone in your mouth.  I timed it just right also, the judging was at 4:30pm, plated everything at 4:25pm and ran across the street with the wings for the judging... Sorry no plated photos, really had to run and make it on time, wanted to serve them right off the grill as everyone knows that is when wings taste the best!  There was 14 participants this year, mine were gone in 5 mins...   
I was pretty Happy!
Toronto, Canada  LBGE
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  • blakeas
    blakeas Posts: 244
    wow!  have to try this - I have really not done good wings yet.  What is this rub and where can I get it?  also the corn starch trick.  did you put the corn starch in a bag and toss wings in there and shake it up?
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Congrats man!  Great job!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Congrats !  Great story for sure.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • Cookbook_Chip
    Cookbook_Chip Posts: 1,299
    I'm gonna try that method!  Congratulations!
    Lovin' my Large Egg since May 2012 (Richmond, VA) ... and makin' cookbooks at https://FamilyCookbookProject.com
    Stoker II wifi, Thermapen, and a Fork for plating photo purposes
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    Excellent.  Way to represent.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,750
    For the win.  Congrats-need another batch for yourself to enjoy. 
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • YYZegger
    YYZegger Posts: 231
    blakeas said:
    wow!  have to try this - I have really not done good wings yet.  What is this rub and where can I get it?  also the corn starch trick.  did you put the corn starch in a bag and toss wings in there and shake it up?
    Meat Church is the Company, check your local BBQ shops and Suppliers, or purchase online directly from them.  I used a sieve with the corn starch, just sprinkled it on them, a bag would do also I guess, but I didn't want to put too much on.
    Toronto, Canada  LBGE
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  • YYZegger
    YYZegger Posts: 231


    lousubcap said:
    For the win.  Congrats-need another batch for yourself to enjoy. 
    You are right, I only really got to eat 3 when I was tasting for doneness and flavour, I should do a batch in a few weeks, tried a lot of wings yesterday, almost winged out!  But not quite : )

    Toronto, Canada  LBGE
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,687
    edited November 2015
    Congrats and thanks for sharing, bookmarked. 
    As the winner, you should pick pulled pork as food of choice for next year and see how the gassers respond  =)
    canuckland
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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,435
    edited November 2015
    Awesome! I try to let my wings dry out in fridge on a cooling rack, uncovered, for a few hours first, then use cornstarch/rub just before cook.  I see you seasoned early . . I will try this next time.  

    I used to always go raised direct . . but recently I have been doing my wings indirect, with final higher temp sear.  Always give skin a nice crisp crunch . . without deep fry! 
    Columbus, OH

    “There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other is as if everything is” 
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  • YYZegger
    YYZegger Posts: 231
    Canugghead said:
    Congrats and thanks for sharing, bookmarked. 
    As the winner, you should pick pulled pork as food of choice for next year and see how the gassers respond  =)
    Thanks!  Actually there are other smokers in my hood, two Bradley electric, two Komodo type, and a few Weber kettle Grills. Plus one guy with a XLBGE and a really sweet The Good One smoker, he is a professional Chef.  (he is not in the competitions)  Even though I have tried his ribs, very disappointed really!  I think pulled pork may be too easy with this group??  Any other ideas are welcome!  I have until the end of July to decide.

    Toronto, Canada  LBGE
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Was there a trophy or just bragging rights?  
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  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,605
    If you want to be unfriendly then choose Brisket. Most won't pony up with the cost of a whole packer. If you want plenty of participation, and a technical cook I would pick seafood. Most people will overcook. I might try Seared Tuna, or Bouillabaisse. Find out what has been the items before you entered. Chile Cook offs are popular. Something that is very hard to do is Chicken Breast and not expensive.
    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Canugghead said:
    Congrats and thanks for sharing, bookmarked. 
    As the winner, you should pick pulled pork as food of choice for next year and see how the gassers respond  =)
    An experienced gas griller would be up to the challenge of making pulled pork on their grill. It's not really difficult to do unless the weather turns cold and windy which then makes it a bit of a pain to try and keep steady temps (tho there are ways to deal with that).
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • YYZegger
    YYZegger Posts: 231
    tarheelmatt said:
    Was there a trophy or just bragging rights?  
    You win a gag Apron that is totally silly that  you sign and keep for one year, and then you get to choose the next years dish for the competition.  Plus Bragging rights as we are all close friends, it was a fun day!

    Toronto, Canada  LBGE
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    I would like me some of the judging action. Right up my ally!
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Monty77
    Monty77 Posts: 667
    Great job, congrats on the victory...  
    Large BGE 2011, XL BGE 2015, Mini Max 2015, and member of the "North of the Border Smokin Squad" Canadian Outdoor Chef from London, Ontario, Canada

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  • Brisket_Fanatic
    Brisket_Fanatic Posts: 2,885
    Very cool, nice job as they look great!

    NW IA

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

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  • Tinyfish
    Tinyfish Posts: 1,755
    Congratulations on the win.
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  • bluebird66
    bluebird66 Posts: 2,946
    Congratulations!
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
    Floyd Va

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    Nice..... Bookmarked 
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • MeatChurch
    MeatChurch Posts: 202
    This is awesome!!! Thanks for letting us be a part of your bragging rights.

    Deez Nuts is going on many of catering customer's turkeys this year!
    XL, Large, Mini-Max in Texas - Big Green Egg Competition Team 


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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,435
    just read this again . . . so no sauce at all - just rub & butter?
    Columbus, OH

    “There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other is as if everything is” 
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Nice cook... Congratulations!   Next year they will be after you!!!!
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    Congratulations on the win my friend. Way to kick a$$!!

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

    Status- Standing by.

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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    edited November 2015
    YYZegger said:
    Actually there are other smokers in my hood, two Bradley electric, two Komodo type, and a few Weber kettle Grills. Plus one guy with a XLBGE and a really sweet The Good One smoker


    I didn't know outdoor cooking was so big in Toronto.  None of my neighbors cook outdoors regularly - not even on a gasser.

    Congrats on the win - sounds like fun.

    Phoenix 
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Nice wings! Nice beer as well!
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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
    That's awesome!   Nice that a solid slow cooked wing took the competition over I'm sure plenty of standard buffalo style wings (not that there is anything wrong with those!)

    Sooooo....the BIG question, Mr. Champion, is what are you going to choose for next year's comp? 
    I'd go pork BBQ. You'll get plenty of people serving their crock pot pork abominations or slow cooked oven varieties and then BAM! you come out with an egg masterpiece.  :money: 
    LBGE/Maryland
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  • chuckytheegghead
    chuckytheegghead Posts: 1,201
    congrats, they look great. I'm going to have to throw some wings on the egg soon.
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    KiterTodd said:
    That's awesome!   Nice that a solid slow cooked wing took the competition over I'm sure plenty of standard buffalo style wings (not that there is anything wrong with those!)

    Sooooo....the BIG question, Mr. Champion, is what are you going to choose for next year's comp? 
    I'd go pork BBQ. You'll get plenty of people serving their crock pot pork abominations or slow cooked oven varieties and then BAM! you come out with an egg masterpiece.  :money: 
    Wait until next year when the neighbors are rolling out XXL Big Green Eggs for the competition! =)

    In all seriousness, congrats!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

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