• Wings Cooked Vortex Style with New and Improved Chicken Rub #2 - Recipe Included!

Moose · 08-13-2018, 03:24 PM

I've really been enjoying the Vortex I bought a few months back, and only have been using it to cook chicken wings with outstanding results.

We decided to have wings last night, and I happened to find a bottle of my Chicken Rub #2, which I haven't used in some time, so I thought it would be great to bring back an old favorite. I posted the recipe here back in 2012:

https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/s...d.php?t=137123

Since then, I've made some refinements to Chicken Rub #2 that are even better than the original. I'll put the new version at the end of this post.

Now, back to the chicken!

First, after the wings were cut, they were lightly slathered in mayo, then generously coated with Chicken Rub #2, and sat covered in a bowl for a few hours so the ingredients could all get happy together.

Here's the wings about 10 minutes into the cook, with a piece of oak over the Vortex:

Getting closer:

Almost done:

Pulled and ready to eat:

The wings were super tasty - the best dry rub I've had on wings hands down. Here's the revised/refined recipe:

Moose’s Chicken Rub #2

Makes about 3.5 oz

4 Tbsp smoked paprika (regular paprika can be substituted)
4 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 Tbsp smoked salt, ground fine (sea salt is also fine)
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 tsp ground coriander seeds
½ tsp cumin
1 tsp dried sage
½ tsp dried rosemary
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground clove
¼ tsp cayenne (add more if you want it hotter)

Smoking Piney · 08-13-2018, 03:29 PM

Yes Sir! Love it!

My Weber is my go-to wing cooker with the Vortex.

WilliamKY · 08-13-2018, 04:00 PM

Those wings look excellent. Try the vortex to reverse sear steaks, it works great.

IamMadMan · 08-13-2018, 04:20 PM

Awesome looking wings Moose...

Mike Twangzer · 08-13-2018, 04:33 PM

Nice Moose ... do you turn the wings ? That vortex really gets hot and it can get away from you if you're not watching the cook .... don't ask !!!

Moose · 08-13-2018, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Twangzer

Nice Moose ... do you turn the wings ? That vortex really gets hot and it can get away from you if you're not watching the cook .... don't ask !!!

Mike, yes, I flip them a couple of times during the cook. Sorry you couldn't make it to the bash...

Stingerhook · 08-13-2018, 04:58 PM

Mighty fine flappers Moose.

BillN · 08-13-2018, 06:35 PM

Outstanding job Moose those wings look delicious.

farmer-fred · 08-13-2018, 06:50 PM

Excellent looking wings and also thanks for the Rub Recipe. I will need to make up a batch of it to try.
Thanks for posting

cfi1234 · 08-13-2018, 06:59 PM

What size Vortex is that?

Moose · 08-13-2018, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfi1234

What size Vortex is that?

This one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

tom b · 08-13-2018, 07:23 PM

Nice wings Moose

What is fried thyme?

Moose · 08-13-2018, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom b

Nice wings Moose

What is fried thyme?

Ooops!

I changed it to "dried".

kevinstaggs · 08-13-2018, 07:33 PM

Okay. I’m making a batch of the rib. Thanks for sharing. I’m curious about the cinnamon...

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Springram · 08-13-2018, 08:31 PM

Super wings! I love my Vortex. Thank you for the recipe.

08-13-2018, 03:24 PM	#1
Moose somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-12-08 Location: Gallatin, TN Name/Nickname : Richard	• Wings Cooked Vortex Style with New and Improved Chicken Rub #2 - Recipe Included! I've really been enjoying the Vortex I bought a few months back, and only have been using it to cook chicken wings with outstanding results. We decided to have wings last night, and I happened to find a bottle of my Chicken Rub #2, which I haven't used in some time, so I thought it would be great to bring back an old favorite. I posted the recipe here back in 2012: https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/s...d.php?t=137123 Since then, I've made some refinements to Chicken Rub #2 that are even better than the original. I'll put the new version at the end of this post. Now, back to the chicken! First, after the wings were cut, they were lightly slathered in mayo, then generously coated with Chicken Rub #2, and sat covered in a bowl for a few hours so the ingredients could all get happy together. Here's the wings about 10 minutes into the cook, with a piece of oak over the Vortex: Getting closer: Almost done: Pulled and ready to eat: The wings were super tasty - the best dry rub I've had on wings hands down. Here's the revised/refined recipe: Moose’s Chicken Rub #2 Makes about 3.5 oz 4 Tbsp smoked paprika (regular paprika can be substituted) 4 Tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp chili powder 2 Tbsp smoked salt, ground fine (sea salt is also fine) 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp fresh ground pepper 1 tsp ground coriander seeds ½ tsp cumin 1 tsp dried sage ½ tsp dried rosemary ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ground clove ¼ tsp cayenne (add more if you want it hotter) __________________ Moose *Showcase Your Cooking in the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns!* 2017's "Mayo Explosion" The 2022 Steak Cooking Controversy: Follow the Science! Check out my blog: www.mooseonfire.com Last edited by Moose; 08-13-2018 at 07:25 PM..
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08-13-2018, 04:00 PM	#3
WilliamKY is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-18-18 Location: Louisville,KY Name/Nickname : William	Those wings look excellent. Try the vortex to reverse sear steaks, it works great. __________________ Shirley Vertical + Fire Pit Pit Boss 700 Weber 28 griddle Weber 26 WGA Old Smokey Electric. Go Cards!

08-13-2018, 04:58 PM	#7
Stingerhook somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Name/Nickname : Marty	Mighty fine flappers Moose. __________________ Marty UDS now gone, WSM 18", WSM 22" and pellet pooper in the garage for 18 months now.

08-13-2018, 06:35 PM	#8
BillN somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-14-16 Location: St David, Az. Name/Nickname : Bill	Outstanding job Moose those wings look delicious. __________________ Bill, from Cochise County Arizona LSG 24 X 36 Horizonatal Offset w/warming oven, 32" fire pit with swinging cooking grate, PK 360 w/Grill Grates

08-13-2018, 06:50 PM	#9
farmer-fred Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-03-14 Location: Defiance, Ohio Name/Nickname : Tom	Excellent looking wings and also thanks for the Rub Recipe. I will need to make up a batch of it to try. Thanks for posting __________________ Weber Performer Premium Copper with Vortex Cone & Onlyfire stainless rotisserie ring, Weber Smokey Joe, Trail Embers Triple Function Smoker with Hunsaker Vortex Fire Basket, Kitchen Aid Stainless Gasser, Q-Master Senior Temp Controller, Inkbird IRF-2S Digital Thermometer. Little Griddle GQ230 100% Stainless Steel griddle attachment, Pellet Pro 1190 Pellet Grill With searing station.

08-13-2018, 03:29 PM	#2
Smoking Piney Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-24-15 Location: South Jersey Pine Barrens Name/Nickname : John	Yes Sir! Love it! My Weber is my go-to wing cooker with the Vortex. __________________ John Assassin 24 XL BGE Weber Kettle with rotisserie and Vortex Ooni 3 Pizza Oven AMNPS

08-13-2018, 04:20 PM	#4
IamMadMan somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Pemberton, New Jersey	Awesome looking wings Moose...

08-13-2018, 04:33 PM	#5
Mike Twangzer is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-20-14 Location: Driftwood, Texas	Nice Moose ... do you turn the wings ? That vortex really gets hot and it can get away from you if you're not watching the cook .... don't ask !!!

08-13-2018, 06:59 PM	#10
cfi1234 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-13-13 Location: Hacienda Heights, Ca Name/Nickname : Smokin' Chemtrails	What size Vortex is that? __________________ Cooking on a Mak 1 Star General, Pit Barrel Cooker, and a Weber 22"

08-13-2018, 07:23 PM	#12
tom b somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-12-15 Location: Temecula, CA	Nice wings Moose What is fried thyme? __________________ LSG 24x48 offset, MAK 2 Star General, Built in Santa Maria Pit, Weber Performer Deluxe 22 w/CB Rotisserie, Blackstone Pizza Oven, WGA, A PBC A 26'er AND A Jumbo Joe

08-13-2018, 07:33 PM	#14
kevinstaggs Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-17 Location: Davis, OK Name/Nickname : Kevin	Okay. I’m making a batch of the rib. Thanks for sharing. I’m curious about the cinnamon... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ “We should be rigorous in judging ourselves and gracious in judging others.”― John Wesley Dad of 3, Husband of 1, Sooners fan, Hopeless golfer, Pretty good hunter and fisherman MAK 2 Star, Custom Stickburner, WSM 22, Weber 26, Camp Chef flattop

08-13-2018, 08:31 PM	#15
Springram is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-14-12 Location: Spring, Texas	Super wings! I love my Vortex. Thank you for the recipe. __________________ Certified Carcinogenic Meat Eater (CCME) LSG 24"X24"X36" vertical offset smoker LG and MiniMax BGE Weber 22.5 Master Touch Hunsaker drum Weber Smokey Joe Blackstone griddle PK Grill (original)