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Tropical Hot Wings

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Nancy


Recipe Introduction

My favorite recipe for grilled wings. Great made ahead of time for a party. TROPICAL HOT WINGS

2½ lbs chicken wings
2/3 C Kosher salt
1/3 C sugar
1 qt water
Black pepper to taste

Remove wing tips and cut each wing into two parts. In a deep bowl combine kosher salt, sugar and water. Add wings to the brine and refrigerate for about 30 min. or up to 6 hrs.
Remove wings from brine , rinse and pat dry with paper toweling. Sprinkle with pepper.
Grill over charcoal fire which is not overly hot as you don't want to burn the wings. Remove from grill as they cook (approx. 8-10 min) and place in a 9X13 pan or similar container. Toss with sauce and serve. Can also be held in a 200° oven or held in a crock pot on low.

Sauce

1 C water
1-6oz can of pineapple juice
½ C vinegar
1 C sugar (add more to taste)
6 oz hot sauce (I use Tabasco)
1 orange
2-3 Tablsp ground red cayenne pepper (adjust to taste, 2 will give med heat and 3 will be hotter)

Slice the orange with the rind on in ¼ in thick slices, removing any seeds. Combine with rest of sauce ingredients in saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced to a syrup consistancy, 1-2 hrs. Strain to remove orange pieces while sauce is hot.

Sauce will thicken more as it cools. I have used it for a dipping sauce when just wanting to do a few wings. Keeps well in refigerator for weeks.