Smoked Carolina Gold Wings
Smoked Carolina Gold Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, cut and cleaned
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Carolina Gold Sauce
- 1/3 cup mustard
- 1/8 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Toss to ensure the wings are evenly coated. Set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare your smoker or grill by adding wood pellets. Preheat the grill to 250°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 250
- 3
While the grill is preheating, prepare the Carolina Gold Sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together mustard, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Transfer the sauce mixture to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat on the stovetop. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens and flavors meld. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Once the grill reaches 250°F, place the seasoned chicken wings directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 25 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 250
- 6
After 25 minutes, flip the chicken wings. Increase the grill temperature to 425°F and continue cooking for another 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the wings reaches 200°F.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425
- 7
Once the wings reach 200°F, remove them from the grill. In a large bowl, pour the simmered Carolina Gold Sauce over the cooked wings and toss until each wing is generously coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Return the sauced wings to the grill for 3 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize and stick to the wings.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 425
- 9
Remove from the grill and serve hot.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Smoked Carolina Gold Wings
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, cut and cleaned
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Carolina Gold Sauce
- 1/3 cup mustard
- 1/8 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Toss to ensure the wings are evenly coated. Set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare your smoker or grill by adding wood pellets. Preheat the grill to 250°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 250 - 3
While the grill is preheating, prepare the Carolina Gold Sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together mustard, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Transfer the sauce mixture to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat on the stovetop. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens and flavors meld. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Once the grill reaches 250°F, place the seasoned chicken wings directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 25 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 250 - 6
After 25 minutes, flip the chicken wings. Increase the grill temperature to 425°F and continue cooking for another 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the wings reaches 200°F.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425 - 7
Once the wings reach 200°F, remove them from the grill. In a large bowl, pour the simmered Carolina Gold Sauce over the cooked wings and toss until each wing is generously coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Return the sauced wings to the grill for 3 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize and stick to the wings.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 425 - 9
Remove from the grill and serve hot.
⏱️ 1 min