Buttermilk Brined Wings

[MrHoss]

Took some wings and brined them in a buttermilk/Bad Byrons Butt Rub mixture for 6 hours then dusted them with some 604 rub then onto the front porch. We had a mix of rain and snow today:



I used Kingsford BB with a mix of oak and pecan chunks. Temps at the lid were in the 450f range with the Vartex half full. I added some live coals partway through to bring it up to almost 3/4's full and the temp shot up to 600f. Next time I am gonna go with 600f the whole time.

[vic]

Very Nice Cook

[aguyindallas]

Looks great....I have been seeing the Vortex and done a bit of research. Looks like an interesting little tool.

[argentflame]

Great looking cook Hoss. Great combination using the vortex and the gourmet system.

[BBcue-Z]

Those are awesome looking wings!!!
I have to get me one of those grates.

[Winz]

Hoss - you have that Vortex method down - looks like they were cooked to perfection.  I bet that buttermilk gave just the right acidity to the meat.  Going to try this one for sure.


Nice copper kettle!



Winz

[SixZeroFour]

Great looking wings Hoss! How did the rub work out? I haven't tried that one on wings before

[Darren35]

Very nice. I need one of those grates


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[MrHoss]

Great looking wings Hoss! How did the rub work out? I haven't tried that one on wings before

I love it on wings 6. Think I have used it 7 or 8 times so far.

[Johnpv]

I never actually did it but seeing these pics make me think I need to order a vortex come spring.

[Fishawn]

Great wings! The Vortex Rocks!

[AcrossFromHoss]

I agree with the above post. It's a handy tool for us kettle folk and I've been producing better food since getting mine earlier in the month.

Is that caramel color from molasses Hoss? those look unreal!! You know where to find me if you need a tester to make sure they're safe to eat

[edgy]

These look sensational! I might give this a try on the weekend.

[aguyindallas]

What was the cook time on the wings?

[MrHoss]

What was the cook time on the wings?

It was about 45 minutes. I did not achieve crispy skin though...just bite through. I suspect the heat was not high enough. I normally pile coals behind firebricks and get crispy skin no problem in about the same time. I am thinking the vertex sends the heat up high not allowing it to come out as low as with my normal method.  I will try my next wing cook with more coals in the vertex so there is even more heat coming down around the edges of the Kettle.