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Old 01-06-2013, 08:26 AM   #1
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Default Brine hot wings?

Gonna be smoking some hot wings on the weber today. Never brined anything. Would it benefit me to brine my hot wings before I put them on? Does anyone know a simple brine recipe?
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Old 01-06-2013, 08:29 AM   #2
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I wouldn't. Brining helps to keep the white meat moist and there is none on the wings, right? I would not hesitate to apply a good rub.

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Old 01-06-2013, 08:31 AM   #3
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I wouldn't brine either. Generous amounts of rub and a good sprinkle of some HDD, dayum now I'm wanting some wangs!!
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Old 01-06-2013, 09:00 AM   #4
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Not sure that it would help, but it surely wouldn't hurt. Their small so wouldn't take long to brine.
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Old 01-06-2013, 09:20 AM   #5
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Most chickens aer pre-brined these days anyway, but even if it wasn't, for wings it's not worth the time and effort to brine. Those little suckers cook up pretty quick and have enough fat under the skin to help keep 'em moist. The only time they seem to dry out is when they get overcooked to the point of getting charred.
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Old 01-06-2013, 10:13 AM   #6
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Yes to brined wings. I always do. I visually see a difference when I do.
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Old 01-06-2013, 10:28 AM   #7
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I wouldn't. Brining helps to keep the white meat moist and there is none on the wings, right? I would not hesitate to apply a good rub.

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Wings are white meat but I don't think you need to brine them.
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Old 01-06-2013, 10:35 AM   #8
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Brine wings? Why so complicating? Throw the wings on the grill for 25-30 minutes.

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Check out my brined wings experiment
http://www.barbecuebible.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23641
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Old 01-06-2013, 10:48 AM   #10
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I brined the last wings I made, they came out really good.

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Old 01-06-2013, 03:46 PM   #11
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The last couple times I've done wings I brined them and I think they were a little juicier. I added a little apple cider vinegar and it gave them a nice flavor without adding sauce. Although I've had really good results without as well.
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Old 01-06-2013, 04:00 PM   #12
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I just did a batch today that I brined, dried in the fridge overnight, dusted with corn starch today, rubbed and smoked. They were by far the juiciest, most flavorful, and best wings I have ever had. I'm still eating them as we speak. I will never do them any other way again. YES- brine them. It makes a huge difference.
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This is one of those topics you can answer for yourself for less than a dollar and no risk

A basic brine is based on one gallon of water with one cup of kosher type salt and one cup of sugar.
Scaled down to a quart of water and 1/4 cup each of salt and sugar should be plenty for a test batch.
Skip any added spices for now, you can "play" with flavors later.

Put some of the wings in a ZipLock and brine for 1 to 1.5 hours.

Cook both brined and unbrined and compare for yourself.

Internet opinions are nice, but only you can decide which you prefer.
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You will have Good Eats from both methods.

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This is one of those topics you can answer for yourself for less than a dollar and no risk

A basic brine is based on one gallon of water with one cup of kosher type salt and one cup of sugar.
Scaled down to a quart of water and 1/4 cup each of salt and sugar should be plenty for a test batch.
Skip any added spices for now, you can "play" with flavors later.

Put some of the wings in a ZipLock and brine for 1 to 1.5 hours.

Cook both brined and unbrined and compare for yourself.

Internet opinions are nice, but only you can decide which you prefer.
Easey/Peasey and cheap!

You will have Good Eats from both methods.

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The last couple of times I've grilled wings I've used a brine made with beer, salt, and grated fresh garlic. The flavor does get into the meat, not necessarily as beer but more like a hoppiness (IPA) or sweetness (dark lager).
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