Buffalo Wings w/ Slow N Sear

[lunchman]

Adrenaline Barbecue Company recently posted a YouTube video about grilling Buffalo Wings using the Slow N Sear on the Weber Kettle. Seeing that I recently acquired an 18" kettle and a SnS for it, I figured I'd give this a try.

I made the dredge mixture of flour, baking powder and salt, cut the wing tips off the chicken and separated the flat from the drumette. Dredged the wings in the mixture and let them sit in the fridge uncovered for a few hours to help dry out the skin. The only part of the video that I missed because it was glossed over was the dry brine which I assume is an SPG mixture for a few hours before the dredging. I don't think it made any difference in not using a dry brine.

I set up the kettle with the SnS and a drip pan, fired up the chimney, dumped the coals in and brought the kettle up to temp. I'm improvising with a long probe thermometer through the vent which seems to work just fine. I had thoughts of drilling a hole through the lid and adding a thermometer but that won't need to occur.

The kettle coming up to temp -



20 pieces of chicken after being on for 20 minutes, one row flipped and brushed with EVOO -



After another 20 mins or so -



Per the video, I'm not cooking to temp, I'm cooking to degree of crispiness. They're getting there -



And after about an hour or so they're done -



I made up a Buffalo sauce of Red Hot sauce (local store brand, Frank's is recommended), Worcestershire, honey, lemon, butter and a few squirts of Midland Ghost Hot Pepper sauce. Brought it up to a simmer on the stove and tossed the wings in it -





I made up a Bleu Cheese dip/dressing. Crumbled Bleu Cheese, mayo, sour cream, lemon, dash of milk, S&P, green onion. Mrs lunchman prefers Ranch dressing, so her wings were served with that.

Obligatory plated shots with celery and Bleu Cheese dip -











As always, thanks for checking out tonite's dinner! And yeah, it was as good as it looks. The wings were crispy, yet still tender. I had no idea I could accomplish this on a Weber grill. Definitely a keeper. If I make these for a party I'll need to get a bigger Weber!

Regards,
-lunchman

[jd]

those look really good, nice job

[HoosierKettle]

Nice!  Nice touch with the ghost pepper sauce.


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[SMOKE FREAK]

Looks excellent!
I love cooking breaded wings on the Weber...
I also love making homemade wing sauces...

[jmiester]

And yes, it is OK to get another Weber, a 26" with a Vortex is my go to for wings, especially for a crowd, or my Ranch.


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[Transit98]

Great pics


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[KettleMaster]

Nice cook & pics looks yummy i saw the video im looking to try ut all though i dont have a SnS...i can get similar results  im thinking

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[qrczak1]

Wow, that looks great. I didn't see the vid but I will for sure.

[lunchman]

Nice cook & pics looks yummy i saw the video im looking to try ut all though i dont have a SnS...i can get similar results  im thinking

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You don't really need a Slow n Sear for this,  just set up for indirect grilling.

I bought one for this kettle because the price was right for the 18" kettle at under $40. I'd have to think twice about paying over $100 for one if I had a 22".


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[KettleMaster]

Agree im in Canada and a SnS 2.0 is $138.00 with dollar exchange and shipping lol...i rather get another Kettle;)

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