Smoked Korean-Style Wings

Ingredients

Steps

• 1

  For the Brine: To a stockpot, add 1 gallon of water, salt and sugar, and stir well. Bring to a boil then remove from the heat and stir in the lemon, garlic, thyme and peppercorns. Cool to room temperature.

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  Ingredients

  • 1 Gallon water

  • 1 Cup sea salt

  • 1/2 Cup sugar

  • 1 Large lemon, halved

  • 1 Head garlic, halved

  • 4 Sprig thyme

  • 10 Whole peppercorns

• 2

  Submerge the wings, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.

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  Ingredients

  • 3 Pound chicken wings

• 3

  When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 375℉ and preheat, with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

  Grill: 375 ˚F

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• 4

  Remove the wings from the brine and dry them completely with paper towels. Discard brine.

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• 5

  Toss the wings in the olive oil, coating them completely. Place the wings directly onto the grill grate and cook to an internal temperature of 165℉, about 45 to 60 minutes.

  Grill: 375 ˚F

  Probe: 165 ˚F

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  Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil

• 6

  For the Sauce: In a bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth. Heat over medium heat until the sauce just comes to a simmer, then remove from heat and set aside.

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  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste #1

  • 1/4 Cup soy sauce

  • 1/3 Cup honey

  • 2 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar

  • 2 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice

  • 2 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil

  • 1/4 Cup butter, melted

  • 4 Clove garlic, minced

  • 1 Tablespoon ginger, peeled and grated

• 7

  Toss the cooked wings with 2/3 of the sauce, then the green onions, peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve wings with fresh cilantro, lime wedges and extra sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

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  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup green onions, sliced

  • 1/4 Cup crushed peanuts

  • 2 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

  • Handful fresh cilantro, for serving

  • As Needed lime wedges, for serving