Tangy Barbecued Wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 5 pounds whole chicken wings, cut into 3 sections and tips discarded
• 2 1/2 cups hot and spicy ketchup
• 2/3 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, or more to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 50 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs 5 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease two 15x10x1-inch baking pans.
• arrange chicken in the prepared baking pans.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; drain and turn wings. continue baking until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees f (74 degrees c). drain.
• combine ketchup, vinegar, 1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons honey, molasses, salt, worcestershire sauce, onion powder, chili powder, and liquid smoke in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer until sauce has thickened and flavors blended, 25 to 30 minutes.
• transfer 1/3 the chicken to a slow cooker and top with about 1 cup sauce. repeat layering with remaining chicken and sauce.
• cook on low, 3 to 4 hours. stir before serving.