Wing Cook-Off 2020 Weber Kettle Vortex vs Rec Teq 500

[SweetHeatBBQnSC]

Wife wanted wings for supper so I came up with the great idea of doing a cook-off and comparing wings from the vortex and the RT 590. Seasoned all wings with Killer Hogs AP Seasoning (great on wings if you have never tried it). Did hot wings, BBQ wings, and 2 Oakridge Smokey Chili Lime AP rub.
Before the cook I had all guesses it wouldn't be close. The Vortex in the Kettle is amazing at wings.

So after my wife and I ate the eings we discussed our conclusions. We both agreed the wings on the Vortex were better, but not by much at all. I put Fancy on 400* and let it ride for ~50 min. The RT 590 did an excellent job with the wings and I wouldn't hesitate cooking them on it again. Another conclusion we drew that I had never paid attention to before is how much crispier flats get than drumettes.

The last thing we both agreed on is the dry rubbed Chili Lime wings were far and away the best wing out of all. Not even close! This is a big deal too, I am totally a sauce guy. Oakridge Smokey Chili Lime AP rub is amazing.

The last picture was taken to reaffirm that no chickens died in vain for the sake of this cook-off.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200809/e7056f7738ceb323791beb43e36e199d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200809/2afcb5e04a042e6f4aa61ce744201d7a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200809/6105c803c6bc8e038ba96fb2569b5f83.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200809/fef4deddfcbbc1afbf72bb13099efcbf.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200809/1b66cd465dfcc0faaafc14ded43e55fd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200809/0ac29586f4d368e09a93337a4b25127d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200809/dfb8c61a1822050aec976470a9be2853.jpg

Sent from my SM-A215U using Tapatalk

[cowgirl]

Heck yeah! They all look great from here! :-D

[ShadowDriver]

The last thing we both agreed on is the dry rubbed Chili Lime wings were far and away the best wing out of all. Not even close! This is a big deal too, I am totally a sauce guy. Oakridge Smokey Chili Lime AP rub is amazing.


Great cook and fun idea.

Thanks to you, this Smokey Chili Lime is going on my next batch of wings. Excellent idea.

[Mike Twangzer]

I wouldn't say no ...

[SweetHeatBBQnSC]

Great cook and fun idea.

Thanks to you, this Smokey Chili Lime is going on my next batch of wings. Excellent idea.

Marc, you will not regret it!

[Hoss]

I have always been the odd duck that preferred flats to drummets.Those look mitee Tastee!

[TravelingJ]

A little Habanero Death Dust pairs quite nicely with Chili Lime on wings..

[ssv3]

I'm a huge wings fan and those are done right Joedy!

Killer! :clap2:

[4ever3]

Awesome looking wings!

Thanks for doing a side by side and telling us what you thought!

Agreed, Smokey chili lime ROCKS!!! Try it on grilled shrimp sometime!

[Titch]

All of that looks very tasty

[kynmo2010]

One thing I have done when using my vortex is put a couple of wood chunks on top of the grate above the vortex. Gives the wings an additional smoke flavor. Also, rotate the lid every 10-15 minutes so all wings get an equal amount of smoke. I love using my vortex for wings.

[charcoalwilly]

Love these taste tests! Many thanks.
Where is Smokey Chili Lime on a spicy scale? I’m trying to figure if my kids would like it.

[Robert]

I have always been the odd duck that preferred flats to drummets.Those look mitee Tastee!


I'm a flat man myself, wife likes the drummies, but I will eat both. I even like the flappers.

[scp]

I have always been the odd duck that preferred flats to drummets.Those look mitee Tastee!

Not odd at all...I feel the same way. The good part is wife likes drummies. So now I always split my wings and everyone is happy. Actually next time I stock up at RD..I'm buying precut party wings.

Those wings look quite tasty!! I would be happy to eat drummies and flats!.

[Big George's BBQ]

Looks Great to me

[jzadski]

What a cool cook. Thanks for posting. We used to get wings (buffalo) at a local place that's no longer. Got extra at half price and reheated left overs on the rec tec. Turned out great! Must admit usually just deep fry them.