Pitmaster Wings With Alabama White Barbecue Sauce Food

WHITE BBQ SAUCE (ALABAMA STYLE)

Steps:

• Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, horseradish, onion powder, pepper and salt to taste in a medium bowl.

SMOKED WINGS IN ALABAMA WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare a smoker to 250 degrees F.
• For the rub: Combine the salt, brown sugar, paprika, white sugar, lemon pepper, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard and garlic powder in a large bowl.
• For the wings: Wash and drain the chicken wings in a 2-compartment sink. Drain in a colander and move to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the rub and toss. Distribute the wings evenly on smoker racks. Smoke for 2 1/2 hours. Place in a cooler overnight. When ready to eat, fry a serving for 1 to 2 minutes in hot oil and toss in some Alabama white sauce.
• Mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, white sugar, black pepper, kosher salt, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and minced garlic in a bowl.

WHITE BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, parsley, sugar, Worcestershire, pepper and salt in a large bowl and whisk until the sauce is combined and homogenous. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ALABAMA WHITE BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• For the chicken: In a pot large enough to hold the chicken, combine the sugar, 1/4 cup salt and 2 cups cold water. Stir until the salt and sugar dissolve. Pour in the beer and add the garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns. Submerge the chicken in the brine. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
• For the Alabama white barbecue sauce: Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, horseradish, sugar and Worcestershire in a medium bowl until smooth. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, hot sauce to taste and a liberal grinding of black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until you're ready to cook the chicken. (Can be made a day ahead, along with the chicken brine.)
• Prepare a grill for medium indirect grilling. Drain and rinse the chicken and pat very dry. Season the chicken lightly with salt and more liberally with black pepper. Brush lightly with vegetable oil.
• Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil and lay the chicken, bone-side down, on the indirect heat side of the grill. Cover and cook until the skin is golden and the chicken is about three-quarters cooked (130 to 135 degrees F on an instant read thermometer), 20 to 25 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces so they are skin-side down and continue indirect grilling until the chicken is cooked through and reads 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 15 minutes more.
• Brush the chicken all over with some of the Alabama white barbecue sauce and move the chicken, skin-side down, to the direct heat side of the grill. Grill just until the skin crisps, about 3 minutes, moving as necessary to keep it from burning. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve the remaining Alabama white sauce on the side for dipping.