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Whistling Wings - Chicken Wings with Steam Whistle Pilsner BBQ Sauce Recipe

By: Andrea Alden

It’s the Canada Day long weekend, and the Fourth of July too! One thing is for sure; everyone in North America will be busting out their grills and coolers to celebrate. You can too by making these easy Whistling Wings. Chicken Wings with Steam Whistle Pilsner BBQ Sauce are a pretty fast recipe, they’re great for a snack, party, or even for dinner. What a perfect way to use beer when you barbecue.

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yield
2
Difficulty
Easy

Whistling Wings - Chicken Wings with Steam Whistle Pilsner BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients

1 lb.

split chicken wings

¼ cup

your favorite rub

 

STEAM WHISTLE PILSNER BBQ SAUCE

2 tbsp.

butter

3 cloves

garlic, grated, or 1 tbsp. garlic paste

2 tsp.

chopped fresh thyme

1 bottle

Steam Whistle Pilsner

½ cup

blackstrap molasses

½ cup

grainy mustard

2 tbsp.

cider vinegar

Freshly ground salt and pepper to taste

Method
  1. Preheat your grill to 400°F and prepare for indirect grilling.
  2. Toss the wings in your favorite rub, and grill the wings over indirect heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, half way through.
  3. While your wings are grilling, start making the sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and thyme, cooking for about a minute, until fragrant. Add the Steam Whistle, allowing the foam to dissipate before adding in the molasses, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue to simmer until reduced and thickened.  PRO TIP: To speed things along, take 2 tsp. of the sauce and mix it with 2 tsp. of cornstarch, carefully drizzle that back in to the simmering pot. The sauce should thicken quickly.
  4. Once the chicken wings are done on the grill, you can hit them with some direct heat over the “on” side. Or use the Napoleon Stainless Steel Wok and some oil to fry the chicken wings until super crispy.
  5. When you’re ready, toss the wings in the sauce. There should be a lot of sauce so reserve some for your other favorite grilled foods. Serve with an ice-cold bottle of Steam Whistle, a pile of fresh veggies, and a boatload of napkins. 

This recipe for Whistling Wings - Chicken Wings with Steam Whistle Pilsner BBQ Sauce came about when I needed a snack for some friends. I had a minor surplus of Steam Whistle Pilsner in my fridge, and wings in my freezer. Then, like when you open the fridge door, the light bulb came on. What goes with wings? Beer! So why not make a sauce FROM beer? As it turns out, I have good ideas sometimes. What was your best light bulb moment while you have been cooking?

Happy Grilling!

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Wings, Beer, and BBQ, give one of the best combinations ever a try

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Serve your wings with veggies and an ice-cold bottle of Steam Whistle, of course!

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Enjoy a perfect meal for a hot summer day

AndreaAlden
Andrea Alden

I used to be the Sultana of Sizzle, but you can call me Andrea. I have always been passionate about food. Even though I was majoring in Art and Graphic Design, I would frequently be found cooking for my friends and family.

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RecipeBlog - Pilsner Chicken Wings - Serve1

Wings, Beer, and BBQ, give one of the best combinations ever a try

RecipeBlog - Pilsner Chicken Wings - Serve2

Serve your wings with veggies and an ice-cold bottle of Steam Whistle, of course!

RecipeBlog - Pilsner Chicken Wings - Serve3

Enjoy a perfect meal for a hot summer day