Brine for Chicken Wings
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
3 pints
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Calories
818 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Brine for Chicken Wings
Description
The brining process described involves removing the wing tips and separating the chicken wings into drumette and wingette sections before brining. Mixing kosher salt, granulated sugar, and garlic powder with hot water helps dissolve the solids, followed by adding ice and cold water to cool the brine before submerging the wings. The chicken pieces soak in the brine while refrigerated for 2 to 4 hours; longer soaking may cause an overly salty taste.
After brining, the wings should be drained and patted dry, preparing them for cooking. This technique improves the texture and moisture retention of the wings when cooked by frying, baking, or other methods. The procedure is straightforward and focuses on controlling saltiness and seasoning while tenderizing the meat.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken wings about 9 wings, 18 pieces altogether.
- 4 oz kosher salt
- 4 oz granulated sugar
- 1 oz garlic powder
- 2 pints cold
- ½ pint hot
- ½ pint ice
Instructions
- Cut off the wingtip of each chicken wing. Pick the wing up, force the joint to dislocate the bone out of its socket, then cut the tendons and skin.
- Dislocate the bone at the joint between the drumette and the wingette. Then cut. Now there are 3 parts for each chicken wing - the wingtip (not needed in this recipe,) the drumette and the wingette.
- In a bowl, or tub, put the dry ingredients. Add hot water and mix. The hot water will help dissolve the sugar and salt.
- Add ice to cool the water. Stir.
- Add cold water to complete the cooling of the brine. Stir well.
- Add the drumettes and wingettes to the brine, make sure they are submerged and cover with plastic wrap. Put in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours. Any longer and they will be too salty. Drain off and discard the Brine. Wings should be patted dry before cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3pints
Amount Per Serving
Calories 818 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 818kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 195g | 65% |
| Sodium | 16903mg | 704% |
| Potassium | 1913mg | 41% |
| Sugar | 97g | 194% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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