Smoked Wings of Paradise

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   Special equipment: 2 large wood chunks, soaked for 30 minutes and drained; a rib rack

2. 2

   In a large bowl, stir the salt and sugar into 8 cups water until dissolved.

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   Add the chicken wings and let sit at room temperature 1 hour.

4. 4

   Dry off the wings with a paper towel and season with pepper and a bit of the barbecue rub.

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   Place the wood chunks directly on the burner of a grill, under the grate.

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   Close the lid and turn all the burners to high until the chunks start to smoke, about 15 minutes.

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   Turn off all the other burners except the primary burner with the wood chunks.

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   Using a rib rack, suspend the wings on the cooler side of the grill.

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   Close and smoke the wings, maintaining a temperature of 250 to 275 degrees F, until the meat registers 165 to 170 degrees F, about 1 hour.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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