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Good morning, everyone!
It’s Easter Sunday to those who celebrate. I don’t for the record. Hell I’m not making a ham, eating jellybeans, none of that pagan shit. I’m an atheist and bloody proud of it!
I do have a tasty meal planned for later today that you will no doubt read about after I get back from my Euro vacation. Less than two weeks to go now. Glad as SHIT that TSA thing appears to be resolved. Not that the wait times at LAX were ever a big deal, it’s just that you don’t want anything to fuck around with an international flight. In fact just talking with the kiddo got me to apply for Global Entry. Won’t be able to have it in time for this trip but it will definitely come in handy real soon.
One huge advantage, there are only a handful of Global Entry offices in California, most of them near major airports or at the border in San Diego. Turns out, one of those offices is about a 3 minute drive from work. Shit damn! Why haven’t I applied for this shit before now?
I’m gearing up and getting my mind right for travel time.
If your mind ain’t right? That 10 plus hour flight may just break your goddamn brain. Not me though! I use that time to mentally adjust by flushing all of the US shit from head – and body! – and doing a mental reset where my brain is ready for ANYTHING!
That’s reading too far ahead of things.
First things fucking first.
It’s motherfucking WING DAY on Sunday Gravy. That’s a holiday I can fuck with!
You regular readers know that my ass loves me some gatdamn wings.
Maybe a Sunday gravy wing retrospective is in order?
Why the fuck not!
“Lou Will’s” Lemon Pepper Wings!
Sweet and Spicy Thai style wings!
Korean Style (yes again) wings!
And finally a Hot Wing Gauntlet Challenge!
If you’re familiar with the way things work around these parts then you know that Sunday Gravy is no stranger to hyperbole.
{Why, I never!}
But these here bastards we’re making today? These may be the best wings I’ve ever made! Like EVER!
Yep, this is another recipe that is fucking haunting me. I will have these many times in the foreseeable future. MANY times.
Ready to do this shit?
OK then!
Big props for the recipe inspiration from, of course, recipetineats.com.
Creole Wings!
2 pounds chicken wings cut into drumettes and flats
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
For the rub:
1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
2 1/2 tsp paprika (regular/sweet)
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper – trust me this is more than enough
First a handy tip for your garlic powder.
Ever had a bottle of garlic powder turn into a jar of cement in your cupboard? Same here.
That’s one of them little “keeps things dry” dealies in the picture. This one actually came in one of my bottles of Omeprazole.
What? How the fuck you think I can still eat all of this spicy deliciousness I’m constantly bringing to the table over here?
Anyway the idea is put that little pill thingie in the garlic powder and it keeps your powder dry!
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!
Freshly grind the black pepper then break out the brown sugar. Pack the measuring spoon with the sugar to make sure you have enough. The sugar is key in this recipe because it mingles with the garlic butter and chicken juices and creates a caramel type glaze that is fucking legendary.
We’ll also require some paprika.
Sweet instead of hot, These little buggers will be plenty spicy, don’t you fret.
Notice what we’re doing here?
That’s exactly right! We’re making a dry rub. Combine the rest of the rub ingredients and mix well.
The key to this recipe? In addition to the dry rub we will also be making some garlic butter.
By adding garlic to melted butter.
What a concept!
Bring out the sacrificial wings!
Not even a terrible price! Open the package up.
I ain’t even mad. I can work with this shit! Sure you get a little more for your buck if the wings have already been segmented. You are paying for those tips after all but these always taste a little fresher than the pre-segmented wings for some damn reason.
Cut into segments.
Toss into a bowl and add half of the rub.
That looks like a lot of rub doesn’t it?
Goddamn right it is! That’s how we do shit around here!
Toss thoroughly.
Add the rest of the rub, then toss again. Finally add the garlic butter and toss yet again.
You think these wings will have some flavor going? You have no fucking idea! These fuckers BRING IT!
Get them in a baking pan. Might consider a disposable pan today. Just sayin’.
Into a 400 degree oven they go. We will cook for a total of 45 minutes. Basting at 30 minutes, again at 40 minutes and finally right as they come out of the oven.
The basting is key in order to get the proper caramelization. You may notice the wings not yielding a lot of juices for basting when you do the 30 minute baste but stay with them. You’ll get the juices going eventually.
Get in there and take a whiff of them babies.
These may be the best wings I’ve ever personally cooked.
I would eat these every week if I could. In fact, I’m going to use every opportunity to make these as often as possible. The wings were served with a side of tots because we love our tots around these parts.
It has a smoldering heat but that’s balanced out by the sheer assault of the remaining herbs. That caramel glaze though? That’s the ticket right there.. They are slightly sweet but just exploding with flavor. I want more right now!
If you like this particular herb blend, it’s very similar to “Essence” by the way, premix the ingredients in a big old batch reserving the brown sugar until needed. This herb blend can go on ANYTHING. It’s particularly amazing on potatoes and eggs.Toss some on a skillet pork chop and stand the fuck back.
Again, the disposable pan is your friend here.
This is a fucking “banger” as the kids say.
Today’s fun holiday include: Easter (obvs), National Peeps Day, Deep Dish Pizza Day, National Geologists Day, First Contact Day (you Star Trek nerds get this), International Day of Conscience, National Flash Drive Day(?), National Nebraska Day (???), National Dandelion Day AND National Caramel Day!
Finally, nailed that one.
If you observe, enjoy your Easter offerings and if you don’t just enjoy your Sunday.
Join us again next week won’t you?
Until then.
PEACE!
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