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Brine for Chicken Wings
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Brine for Chicken Wings

This brine recipe prepares chicken wings for cooking by enhancing their moisture and flavor. The brine mixture consists of salt, sugar, garlic powder, and a balance of hot and cold water to dissolve the ingredients and cool the solution. Chicken wing drumettes and wingettes are submerged in the brine for a few hours, ensuring they stay juicy and well-seasoned after cooking. This method is useful when preparing wings for frying, baking, or grilling.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 3 pints
Calories: 818 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. In a bowl, or tub, put the dry ingredients. Add hot water and mix. The hot water will help dissolve the sugar and salt.
  4. Add ice to cool the water. Stir.
  5. Add cold water to complete the cooling of the brine. Stir well.
  6. 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

Calories 818kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 195g (65%) Sodium 16903mg (704%) Potassium 1913mg (41%) Sugar 97g (194%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 pints

Amount Per Serving

Calories 818

% 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.