Smoking Bourbon Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 medium garlic clove, crushed
• 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons bourbon
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon smoked chipotle chili pepper (if you want more heat add more)
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   1Heat oil in a large skillet.

2. 2

   2Add chicken wings and cook until lightly browned.

3. 3

   3Remove chicken.

4. 4

   4Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved.

5. 5

   5Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.

6. 6

   6Reduce heat and simmer for 18-20 minutes or finish on the oven.

7. 7

   7Serve.