Here are four easy and delicious wing recipes from Springer Mountain Chicken.

Bourbon and Soy Sauce Brined Chicken Wings

Sweet & Spicy Glazed Springer Mountain Wings

Honey Sriracha Wings

Reuben Wings

Bourbon and Soy Sauce Brined Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 5 lbs chicken wings
  

Brine Ingredients

• ¼ cup bourbon
  
• ¼ cup kosher salt
  
• ¼ cup brown sugar
  
• ½ cup soy sauce
  
• 1 Tbsp mustard seeds
  
• 1 Tbsp black peppercorns
  
• 2 lemons, sliced
  
• 8 cups sweet tea
  

Instructions

1. Add the brine ingredients to a large container that can hold around 2 gallons, stir until the sugar and salt is dissolved. Add the chicken and refrigerate overnight, at least 8 hours.
   
2. Set the EGG for direct cooking without the convEGGtor at 350°F/177°C. Add a Pizza & Baking Stone to preheat.
   
3. For the garnish, place the mustard seeds, pepper, and sesame seeds in a Stir-Fry & Paella Pan on the baking stone and bake for 5 minutes. Add the salt and pour the mixture into a small bowl to cool. Remove the Baking Stone from the EGG.
   

Sauce Ingredients

• ½ cup sweet onion, chopped
  
• 1 garlic clove, minced
  
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 1 (32-oz.) bottle ketchup
  
• 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  
• 1 cup apple juice
  
• 1 cup honey
  
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  
• 1 tsp kosher salt
  
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  
• 2 Tbsp miso powder
  
• 1 tsp celery seeds
  
• 1 Tbsp garlic chile paste
  

Sauce Instructions

1. To make the sauce, sauté the onion, minced garlic, and jalapeño pepper in hot olive oil in the Stir-Fry & Paella Pan, 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
2. Stir in ketchup, dark brown sugar, vinegar, apple juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, miso, celery seeds, and garlic chile paste.
3. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
4. Use immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 month.
   

Wing Instructions

1. Raise the EGG temperature to 500°F/260°C.
   
2. Add the chicken wings and grill for 8-10 minutes. Toss in the sauce, then garnish with the seed mix and the cilantro.
   

Sweet & Spicy Glazed Springer Mountain Wings

Ingredients

• 5 lbs. chicken wings
  

Glaze Ingredients

• Cure Salt
  
• ¾ oz curing salt
  
• 5 oz salt
  
• 10 lb. raw sugar
  
• Zest of 2 lemons
  
• Zest of 2 oranges
  
• Zest of 2 limes
  
• 1 cinnamon stick, cracked
  
• 1 Tbsp fennel seeds
  
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
  
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  
• 1 tsp cloves
  

Glaze Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients, mix well to incorporate.
   

Gochujang Spice Mix

• ½ cup salt
  
• ½ cup dried Korean chili powder (gochujang)
  

Baste

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 shallot, minced
  
• 1 – 3 inch piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
  
• 4 scallions, chopped
  
• 1 cup gochujang hot pepper paste
  
• ½ cup ketchup
  
• ¼ cup lime juice
  
• 4 oz plum sauce
  
• 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  
• 2 oz brown sugar
  
• ½ cup chicken stock
  
• 3 oz orange juice

Wing Instructions

1. Season the wings with the cure mix and leave in the refrigerator 24 hours before cooking.
   
2. Rinse the wings thoroughly under running water, place in a medium size mixing bowl. Sprinkle with some of the Gochujang Spice Mix (reserve the rest); toss to mix and allow the wings to rest in the bowl for 30 minutes.
   
3. Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 350°F/177°C.
   
4. In a Stir-Fry & Paella Pan, add the oil to coat the bottom. Sweat the garlic, shallot and ginger until fragrant; do not caramelize. Add the scallions and cook until wilted, stirring and cooking for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer. Remove from the EGG to cool.
   
5. Add the wings to the grid and cook for 22-25 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Baste the wings with a BBQ Sauce Mop and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes. Baste once again, then remove the wings from the EGG and sprinkle with minced chives and toasted benne seeds.
   

Honey Sriracha Wings

Ingredients

• 5 lbs. chicken wings
  

Glaze Ingredients

• 1 cup sriracha
  
• ½ cup local honey
  
• 2 Tbsp fish sauce
  
• 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar

Wing Instructions

1. Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 350°F/177°C.
   
2. Add all glaze ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine.
   
3. Add the wings to the grid and cook for 22-25 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Glaze the wings with a Basting Brush and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes. Baste once again, then remove the wings from the EGG and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
   

Reuben Wings

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. chicken wings
• Sauerkraut
• Thousand Island Dressing

Brine

• 1 qt warm water
  
• 1 cup kosher salt
  
• 2 tbsp pink peppercorn
  
• 6 bay leaves
  
• 1 medium onion, diced
  
• 2 star anise
  
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard seeds
  

“Whing Dust”

• 4 slices rye bread
  
• 3 Tbsp ground coriander
  
• 2 Tbsp Lawry’s salt
  
• 1 Tbsp ground black pepper
  
• 1 Tbsp ground fennel seed
  
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  
• 1 Tbsp Coleman’s dry mustard
  

Instructions

1. Toast rye bread in oven at 225°F until completely dry. When rye is cool, crush in a bag, or pulse in a food processor to make crumbs. Combine remaining ingredients.

Wing Instructions

1. Place the wings into a 1 gallon resealable bag; cover wings with warm water. Add remaining brine ingredients, seal bag, shake to mix ingredients. Refrigerate overnight.
   
2. Remove the wings from the brine liquid and allow to air dry for 20-30 minutes.
   
3. Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 450°F/232°C.
   
4. Add the wings to the grid and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F, turning every 3-4 minutes. Remove from the EGG and sprinkle with “Whing Dust”; top with your favorite sauerkraut and thousand island dressing.