Maple and calvados smoked chicken wings are a signature combo that marries two ingredients we rarely pair together: Quebec maple syrup and Norman calvados made from apple. The result is a sweet-smoky glaze with a fruity depth that no other BBQ marinade delivers. Calvados is my signature twist. Few wing recipes in Quebec use it, and that’s exactly what sets my smoked wings apart from an ordinary hockey night recipe. The maple-apple-smoke combo is as perfect for autumn as it is for summer. Perfect for a garage party, game night or BBQ with buddies at the cottage.<\/p>\n
I’ve pushed the recipe from the book with three pro techniques that make ALL the difference and guarantee crispy wings instead of rubbery ones. First trick: PAT the wings with paper towels BEFORE any marinade. Moisture is the number one enemy of crispy skin in the smoker. Second trick, the universal secret of pro BBQ wings: **baking powder**. A tablespoon mixed with spices and rubbed on the wings raises the pH of the skin, which helps fat render better during cooking. Result, guaranteed crispy skin. Third trick: **two-stage cooking**. Smoke at 250\u00b0F for 45 minutes to infuse the meat with smoke (smoke penetrates raw meat better), then raise the heat to 425\u00b0F for the last 10-15 minutes to render the fat and crisp the skin. Aim for 175\u00b0F internal with a thermometer.<\/p>\n
These maple and calvados smoked chicken wings are exactly the kind of entertaining recipe that transforms an ordinary hockey night into a legendary feast. Perfect for the Super Bowl, a garage party, an autumn cottage weekend, or a BBQ with buddies where you want to impress with something completely out of the ordinary. Bonus: the marinade can be done the night before, and with your smoker set up, you prepare 3 to 5 pounds of wings at the same time without extra effort. Serve with a nice cold beer and watch the pile of bones disappear before your eyes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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