Calgary Hot Wings

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Barbecue without beer is, well, too depressing to contemplate, and i’m not just talking about to drink. Beer’s malty sweetness and pleasantly bitter edge of hops make for an interesting marinade. These calgary hot wings were inspired by the big rock brewery, in calgary, alberta, canada.

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Steps

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Rinse the chicken wings under cold running water and blot dry with paper towels.

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Cut the.

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Cut each wing into 2 pieces through the joint.

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Place the wings in a large nonreactive bowl or resealable plastic bag and add the beer.

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Let the wings marinate for 12 to 24 hours.

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The longer they marinate , the more pronounced the beer flavor will be.

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Place the salt , pepper , paprika , chili powder , and celery seed in a small bowl and whisk to mix.

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Set the rub aside.

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Drain the wings in a colander and blot them dry with paper towels.

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Discard the beer.

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Place the wings in a mixing bowl.

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Add the rub and toss to coat the wings evenly.

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Add the olive oil and toss well to mix.

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Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to medium.

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If using a gas grill , place all the wood chips or chunks in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and run the grill on high until you see smoke.

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Then reduce the heat to medium.

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If using a charcoal grill , place a large drip pan in the center , preheat the.

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Ingredients

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chicken wings, wheat beer, coarse sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, sweet paprika, chili powder, celery seed, extra virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, thai sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, fresh cilantro, wood chips