Wings Wings Wings

[TexasRob]

Hello all,

I am loving my PBC so far, the next cook for me are going to be some wings!  I was just curious as to how some of the veterans in here of our PB Family here do them up right! I am curious as to cooking method(bars or no bar, cover  on or off, cook with cover on for a bit then cover off)  Just trying to see what method works best for you to get some crispy wings.

Also any specific wings recipe would be welcomed. If there is already a former thread and I just didn't see it, my apologies in advance.

Side note...I really need to start posting pics of my cooks on here!

Thanks

Rob

[Kona]

The process I use I have not switched from, it produces great wings for me every time. I use the lighter fluid method of lighting my coals. I'm in south florida so my vent is only open 1/4. I light the coals and at the 12 minute mark I will place the wings on. I do not use re-bars for the entire cook. Once the wings are on the lid goes on for 15 minutes. At that time I flip the wings over. I always leave my wings whole, I just trim off the tip and that triangle piece of skin between the drum and the flat. Once the wings are flipped the lid goes back on for 15 more minutes. At that point I will take the lid off, flip the wings, and watch them the rest of the cook. The coals will start to get screaming hot and will continue to watch/flip the wings to get the char on them that I like. When they start to char, if I have a sauce I will toss them in and back on the grate till done. They come out very tender (pull apart) and juicy.

[tlg4942]

Thats some good looking wings right there Kona!

[tomcrete1]

Nice lookin Wings and great instructions. I will try that

[Steph]

They look great! Nice color.

[Kona]

I haven't found another way on the PBC that I prefer more to cook wings. I have tried adding wood chunks but maybe it's just me, it seems to do something to the texture of the wings and makes them "tough" IMO. I've tried it more than once with the same results. I think I'll be making some basic lemon pepper wings tonight. Just lemon pepper seasoning and I like to toss the finished wings with some lemon juice. 

[Kona]

Here are my wings from tonight...

Trimmed unseasoned:


Seasoned:


On the PBC 12 mins after lighting:


Flipped at the 15 minute mark:


Lid off at 30 minutes and flipped again:


After flipping a few times over high heat:


Finished:


Finished:

[Smokin Don]

I could use some of those wings Kona!!! Jump in and post your pics Rob!!! Don

[Pappymn]

You are the wing man!

[tomcrete1]

Wow! Love it, I'll be your wing man anytime

[smokestack]

When doing relatively short cooks, like for wings, do you still load up your basket of charcoal all the way?  Seems like a bit of a waste if those coals are going to burn for a few more hours after the cook is over?

[Wingman]

Perfect wings. 

[Kona]

When doing relatively short cooks, like for wings, do you still load up your basket of charcoal all the way?  Seems like a bit of a waste if those coals are going to burn for a few more hours after the cook is over?

I've let them burn out but also if I know I may cook something the next day I'll snuff them out and save them. I always do a full basket. Some have divided the basket before and only used half.

[Cajunate]

I want!
Wings are so good and I just do them enough.

[marty22877]

I use Kona's way for doing wings and they come out great every time.  No rubbery skin and a nice char