Bush's Gameday Grub: Memphis Dry-Rubbed Wings
Last weekend I hosted a driveway tailgate party for our church youth group and our pastors. The party was sponsored by Bush Brothers , and we had a wonderful time of fun, food, and fellowship while we cheered on our hometown Boise State Broncos. The weather was absolutely perfect for our cookout. It was calm and sunny with temperatures in the high 60's.
Instructions
Combine all of the rub ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well with a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Divide the wings into three equal batches in gallon zip-top bags. Add 1/3 cup of the rub to each bag, seal and shake to coat the wings evenly.
Refrigerate the bags of wings in a lipped sheet pan for at least two hours, or overnight.
Start your grill or smoker and prepare for indirect cooking at 250-275ยบ.
Oil your cooking grates well with canola oil spray.
Add two small chunks of fruit wood (apple or cherry) to the fire about 10 minutes before you're ready to cook. Wood chips soaked for 30-60 minutes will work well, too. If you're using a gas grill, make a smoker pouch.
Drain the liquid from the bags of wings. Add two tablespoons of rub to each bag, seal and shake to coat the wings evenly.
Cook the wings indirect one hour (I used my Ugly Drum Smoker).
Flip the wings over, spray them with a light coat of canola oil, dust them very lightly with rub, and cook indirect one hour more.
Just before the wings are ready, heat the beans in an large pot.
Serve and enjoy!
Check back later this week for my second gameday recipe. It'll take grilled brats to a whole new level.
Disclaimer: This cookout is in partnership with, and sponsored by, Bush Brothers & Company.
