I just made these wings a few days ago and followed the recipe to a tee. It was so incredibly delicious, juicy, and flavorful. The buffalo sauce had the perfect tang but not overpowering like typical buffalo sauce. I love how Jeremy makes sure to explain to you all the details of his cooks.

Well stated, Jeremy. I enjoyed the veganism segment more than I though I would. My youngest son claims to be a "vegetarian" until I fire up my smoker.

Keeping it simple! I like this. Wings of any kind should be enjoyed smoked. Nicely done. Never thought to boil them. I would've brined them overnight to retain the moister but you made a good point in not over salting them. Thanks for the insight!

I tried this yesterday - I was expecting it to be not so good on account of the boiling, but these came out PERFECTLY! I made a garlic parm seasoning instead of a sauce, and it was divine. Everyone at dinner experienced the perfect crunch that was as a result of this cooking method. Keep the good stuff coming, your channel is fantastic.

I love your channel. I have yet to have a neighbor ask me what’s on my grill/smoker when I used to grill asparagus or corn. However when I have done a tax free liquor glaze ham, pork butts, or wings the interest seems to spike. And I can’t have a more diverse group of neighbors than what I have. 🤷‍♂️

Thanks for the time stamps.... Always appreciate your little attention to details in your videos

He just became my favorite cook on KZfaq with those words on veganism👏🏼👌🏼

Your talk on vegans made me want to go cut up some of my deer summer sausage I just smoked, and I did! Keep up the awesome smokin man hehe.

Great video! Never feel guilty about being a carnivore.

Another great video. I like your channel because you normally keep thing fairly simple, without a lot of fluff that I see on other channels that make barbequing more complicated than it needs to be. Also enjoyed your philosophizing on veganism. You already know where I stand, or I wouldn't have watched this. I plan to enjoy my wings!

I love your open minded thoughts on vegans. People are welcome to do as they wish but it’s not for everyone.

You did right with the cherry wood. I brine my wings overnight and then baste them while cooking with a simple maple syrup and butter sauce. They come out tasting like ham wings and the syrup counters the saltiness of the brine perfectly. The wings taste good without the sauce though. I also use the cherrywood because of the cherry flavored smoke.

Move to Texas. You won't regret it and you'll fit right in.

Dude thanks for the video...was hoping a new one would drop soon. Have a great day.

Your video's have taught me how to be a great pit master. To thank you, I will come visit you and smoke some brisket using the methods you have taught me :) Love your videos! Keep it up!

Finally tried the boil method on some jumbo wings. Definitely made the skin more tender, so this will my go-to method from now on.

I’ve never boiled anything before putting it on the grill or in the smoker. However, my wife boils her chicken for gumbo and it’s all good. So I might just have to give this a try. More importantly, though, much respect for articulating your values as you did on the subject of veganism. Thanks for your videos.

You sound like a very intelligent man awesome vid

Just discovered your channel and your videos are very informative and well put together, so I appreciate that! Just an FYI, I am not a true vegan per se but I have been battling Mantle Cell Lymphoma Cancer for the last 10+ years and wanted to give you some insight from my perspective. A little backstory is that I was diagnosed with MCL stage IV when I was 37 about 10.5 years ago so my chances were slim and life expectancy was 5 to 6 years, but went the western medicine route & after an autologous stem cell transplant (my own stem cells) that worked for only 6 months, then an allogenic stem cell transplant (donor stem cells), GVHD issues, and then about 2 years later tumors start popping up on my back, I decided to go another route. I started doing cold-pressed juices and eating raw garlic on a regular basis, cutting out all processed foods, meat, and dairy. My tumors started shrinking and would be 100% gone after a week or so. I was feeling way better and have been in remission ever since, but for the last 3 years or so, I started eating meat again because I love to BBQ and of course eat meat and also got somewhat lax with the processed foods and dairy. With that said, tumors started coming back and then I would revert back to cold-pressed juices & raw garlic, along with some fasting here and there for a few days and the tumors would go away. Now I have found a balance doing cold pressed juices at least once a day, raw garlic once in a while, and moderation with meat and dairy. Tumors haven't been coming back and I feel great.. just wanted to share the health benefits for part-time veganism and let you know that I agree we can do both and live healthy productive lives.

First time I've heard of boiling wings first. I may have to give it a go. Thanks!

I just smoked a brisket for the 4th and my vegetarian cousin ate a bite just to be polite. She ended up going back for an entire slice lol. As always love the video and can't wait to try smoking some wings.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on vegansim. My wife is vegan and has been for four years. I am not. I am however about 60 percent plant based. Even though I love making traditional bbq, I have developed some vegan alternatives. Again, Thanks for sharing !!😎👍🔥

You 100% right on your vegan outlook my freind ... great channel by the way ..keep up the awesome work

Great well rounded, informed, objective and realistic thoughts!!!!

Great job man! This channel is really dope! I’ve used some of your techniques. Awesome

Nice talk on Veganism. I just enjoyed a 80/20 hamburger on my griddle. Yum! Those wings look great.

This guy fits in no matter where he is thanks mad bbq

I hate sports but love food. Your arguments are based on a very simple view of vegan philosophy. The whole argument for both sides speaks to how distant we've gotten from the fields. I enjoy living in a place where I have reasonable access to lots of local meats. I hunt because it's a way of keeping close to the food source. I wish I had better access to local fruits and veggies but the simple fact is lots of things don't grow well here. If you know vegan people don't argue with them, ask them to cook for you! If they make something delicious they are good cooks (many vegans are awesome cooks). If they throw some fake meat on a heat source they aren't good cooks and you will probably leave hungry and frustrated. If you cook for an LA crowd you should definitely look into vegetables that smoke well, I for one would watch that video and give it a thumbs up. Keep up the good work, I've been learning a lot about smoking in the last few days, mostly your videos.

I lived in Southern California for more than 10 years. At first, you’ll respectfully appreciate the difference in opinion of the culture. However, what appears to be innocent and harmless postulating turns into ballot measures approved by the region’s populous. Before you know it, you’ll find yourself washing reusable grocery bags to pick up a dozen cage-free eggs as crime rates skyrocket because felonies are now considered misdemeanors.

Wow! Thanks so much for this video. Turned out some of the best wings I've done on my pellet grill since getting it. Have never been able to get crispy skin until now.

Had a vegetarian at my office in Austin. We got Franklin's catered for some bigwigs coming in. She tried a little. Respect her for that.

Thanks for the vid. Just something I do, is baking the sauce into my wings afterwards. I also really love wings that are overcooked little, or as we call it, extra well done. Don't really like juicy or wet chicken wings. I call it slimy 😅. But even if you enjoy a juicier chicken, baking in the sauce at the end is the only way my friends and family will eat them now. For a juicier bite leave them in a 375° pre heated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. If you like extra well done then 25 to 30 minutes maybe as low as 20 depending on how long you cooked them to begin with.

i always put butter in wing sauce and Pete's for a base. gonna try smoking wings first time with this method in a couple weeks. thanks man!

Boiling the wings for moisture that’s great! Also I didn’t know cherry wood would impart color to the meat. Thanks for all your teaching!

Great video! Try to heat up your sauce a bit before adding to the chicken. It will coat more and stick better. Give it a try and see how you like it.

Q: How do you know if there is a Vegan in the room? A: They will tell you.

I like this guy more and more. New to the channel. Great points.

I would have never thought to boil them first. As soon as I can find some in the shortage, I will give it a try! Thanks for the tip!

I have been watching your videos for a while and most times I like what you do and sometimes I don't, BUT I just got mad more respect for you after finding this video. On the wings, I would take them out the water and bathe them in oil (I use Canola) before putting on fast smoker. On having the cajones, in California, to logically & philosophically dismantle veganism... brother, I am a LOYAL subscriber.

we need more offset smoker videos good job on them wings

Coming from an ex-vegan of 5 years, I can honestly say your arguments are one of the most rational, well thought-out, I've come across. Especially when it comes to the different levels people can be on. I only ever did it for my own ethical reasons at the time, so was other people telling me it was wrong, correct? No. But I also kept my own views to myself, and never told anyone else they were wrong because of it. I've since become content with finding ways to source meat that is the best on both the animal/the end product. Buy ethically sourced meat, its worth it (for both your taste buds, and the animal). TLDR; i was a vegan but now im not, im not a bad guy and dont think you are either

Jeremy I just watched this epizode and I tell you your speach on viganism is good brother, I agree with all you said not sure if I could do better if put before the issue and needed to give an answer. Love your channel and content.

Here are the steps to smoke chicken wings: * Boil the chicken wings for 7 minutes to keep them moist. * Put the chicken wings on a smoker at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown or reddish in color. * Add cherry wood to the smoker for extra color. * Sauce the chicken wings with your favorite buffalo sauce recipe. * Cook the chicken wings until they reach an internal temperature of 185 degrees Fahrenheit. Here are some additional tips from the video: * Do not season the chicken wings before putting them on the smoker, as the sauce will add plenty of salt. * Use pecan wood chips for smoking, but you can also use cherry wood for extra color. * You can adjust the amount of hot sauce in the recipe to your preference. I hope this helps!

step 1 boil for min; step 2 smoker at 375 20-30 min (until nice color); step 3 sauce

I hate watching your videos. Makes me want to smoke more, but it is cold outside. I do love watching your videos more than hate them though. Thanks for the content, you have helped me grow more in my smoking ability.

Hey man, love your videos. I'm a fanatic BBQ nut and learn a lot from them. I don't really want to participate in a huge veganism debate but I do think your view on the economic argument is a bit narrow. The meat industry contributes immensely to deforestation and global warming, which to me is the biggest argument for consciously consuming meat. The rest of the arguments are more or less opinion-based and hugely controversial on a global scale, but the economic argument shouldn't be. Also, I've been quite successful in providing smoked vegan and vegetarian options to guests who prefer it. Smoked cauliflower is awesome :)

My hubby and I love your vids, we just subscribed because of our new smoker. Love your comment that we are all made in the image of God, grateful for that and we pray your KZfaq channel prospers greatly! Looking forward to learning from you...many blessings!

Big fan of smoking wings, I flash fry them after I smoke them, truly magical

Great video Jeremy! Nailed it with the omnivore apologetics. 😁 Don't know if you live near Chino Hills but I'm sure you'd enjoy Jack Hibbs @ Calvary Chapel. God bless... 👍🏻

Those wings look amazing, mate. Consider them added to my list of things to barbecue!

Great video. As a farmer I will say that all the "labels" put on meat like natural and humanely raised etc is all a bunch of smoke being blown at you. If you want to buy ethically raised meat with certain attributes you need to get to know a farmer, and buy directly from them. Love the channel!

eating mainly proteins and fats helps to stay full, keeping us from being hungry/eating all the time...it also keeps us from adding/reaching for unhealthy things like grains and processed foods

Ever try an overnight brine (dry in particular) and/or starting the wings on a cold grill? I can not get on board with boiling. You lose too much!

I’ve worked with a vegan in the past and when I’d bring food for my coworkers and I to eat she would have hurt feelings I didn’t do something special for her so she feel included. Her feelings her choice, she quit!

I make some tasty habanero mango wings on the grill but I got to try that boiling technique

Bravo Jeremy! I really appreciate your views/explanation of the food chain! You are one of my fave cooks out there. Would really enjoy the opportunity to burn some sticks with you some time. Cheers!

Love the way those wings look. I love to smoke wings. Great recipe. Keep smoking!

Wow, this got deep... I just want some wings. But I agree with you 100%

Thanks for putting your thoughts there, plus your BBQ.

Great argument. You called out the Special Pleading. The same goes for religious arguments.

Good worldview lesson! Keep it up brother👍

Lov your videos. Add two table spoons of salt and same of black paper to your water. It makes a difference in the final taste of the wings . Just try it .... Outcast Smokehouse.....

Nice wings! What makes them crispy? Can you make them get crispy without the boiling? I am a proud Georgian and have a good friend who is a transplanted Kentuckian. I appreciated your talk on veganism. I have nothing against it either. I respect it. But being in the southeast, as you said, we get very little of that around here. I eat deer meat a lot that I shoot and so does my whole extended family. I smoke all kinds of meat on my smoker and we all enjoy it together. To each his own. But if they want to try to convince me that eating animals and animal products is wrong, they're wasting their time and energy. Deer meat, fresh caught fish, and farm fresh eggs are some of the healthiest foods you can possibly eat. But some don't do it and I respect that. Freedom of choice is a good thing. Thanks for the videos! Go DAWGS!

you can thicken that sauce up a little with some corn starch in cold water added - clings better

I am several years late to this video. Your analysis of veganism is presented very well. I agree 100%.

My sister was some sort of vegan/vegetarian forever. Until she got pregnant. The doctor told her that she was pretty much dangerously anemic and the baby was at risk. Long story short, baby came out fine after she started incorporating meats into her diet and she now enjoys it as much as anyone should. Just interesting that some folks think beans and celery can do the job that prehistoric man set into motion by beginning to hunt other animals.

I would love to see factory farming go away. I raise my own pasture chickens and grass fed cows, soon I'll be doing pork. In factory farming animals get treated bad and they also come out with infections. Love your take on Vegans and yes , videos will always be one sided.

I'll tell you my 3 day wings process, May end up adding smoking at a later date. A lot of meat weight is water weight that is added via salting the animal before slaughter or in the processing process (dubba dubba) and this is what happens with wings. They soak those suckers, slap an ice glaze. I mention this because I will pull my wings from their bag and put them in gallon bags for two days roughly in the refrigerator. I do this to leach the fluids out which I pour out as it accumulates. When I'm comfortable that unnecessary fluids are out (You're not going to dry out the meat), I then pull the wings out, lay them on a tray, sprinkle them with McCormicks Cajun rub on both sides, then throw them back in the bags til I'm ready to cook them. I use an inground gas grill. A smoker, which I've just never have gotten around to using because I'm usually cooking these at 6am on college game day, could be used here. With the gas grill, low heat. My goal is render the fat out, char a little. At this stage I use the Franks/butter (50/50) to brush and flip the wings as necessary. When they are visually done, and this is 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hrs depending on external temps around the grill (I don't rely on the gas grill gauge), I then put them in serving pan, sauce on top with the remaining sauce (if your out do it unless you don't want to). This goes into the oven at 220 or so with a ceramic dish with water. My goal is to rehydrate the wings. (got the dish of water from Alton Brown, may have been with oven turkeys, I use it for anything I want to not dry out in the oven). I do this til I think it's ready. Remember they're already cooked so there's no screwing this part up. I use Emerile's blue cheese sauce to compliment. Jeremy, UK? Another note: My brother and I would split a steer from a Mennonite farmer in central Illinois. Meat is reasonable even with the salting the animal before weighing (something my brother still doesn't get). Jeremy, ever dry age any of your meat at home? Might be a video other's would enjoy.

Cool. I've actually been wondering for some time if you were a Christian. Glad to hear you're back in your old Kentucky home!

Been a long time. Really enjoy the videos.

Hey I know a lot people don't understand why you would boil the wings 1st. But if the remember they're your wing and this is the way you do them,welcome to America! just wacth the video and if you think you might like to try them this way do or do not, it's up to you. Stop attacking the for the he cooks, grow up your acting like Vegans pushing you beliefs on others.

Thanks for all the great tips as always dam this dude can cook

Really balanced view of food ethics - well deduced and logical

My only issue with grocery meat is factory farming. Yes it feeds the masses, but compared to hunting or small farms, its much more humane to the animals, and much better to the environment to source your meat either by yourself via hunting, or by shopping at your local farms that produce meat (beef, pork, chicken, eggs)

Tried this on my Rec Tec pellet grill today. I think i would need to cut the boil time in half and increase the smoke time. Super juicy, but not much smoke color or flavor at all. Looking forward to trying again with some tweaks.

Boiling + no seasoning threw me off too. I tried it and now I don't think I'll ever go back. Thanks!

Try marinating in that overnight, pulling at 150 and tossing them under a broiler for 5-10 minutes at the end

Well said, boss! Seattle is the same...

I think that the presenter did a good job explaining his point of view on veganism while being respectful to vegans. Look, he even says that he’s working on converting them (with some success). But, do you know who isn’t changing any hearts and minds? A whole lot of the commenters down here! Carnivore proselytization is still proselytization and therefore annoying and NOT converting any vegans over to the meat faith any day soon, that’s for sure! Be respectful of those you disagree with! Just sayin’! 😉

Boiling them helps get rid of some of the fat, too. Hence Alton Brown steams his for I think 10 minutes before the cook. Also, nice to see they still get smoke flavor at 375. Wouldn't of thought they would!

I am in IT and I have friends all across the world. I have friends that will not eat meat, and some that will not do fish or eggs. My solution in the past has been build your own pizza for dinner. "You make it and you Eat it." This works really well for the kids, but for the parents also. So my question is if you were to smoke or bar-b-que vegies, what would you do? I have had tremendous success with corn and fish.

I'm interested in why you think that boiling the wings first preserves moisture in the wings. It's not intuitive to me. But I'm interested in learning.

Amen brother ! God bless!

Thank you for sharing this. I've thoroughly enjoyed your channel and it's certainly helped me get bitten by the backyard bug. I find it interesting that the same people who would get mad at me and want me ticketed/arrested for proclaiming the Gospel on a street corner think nothing of coming on a bbq channel and scolding. I certainly want ethically raised products. But I fail to see how letting domesticated animals either starve from lack of husbandry or proliferate without harvesting helps the environment or the economy. And it is certainly not more ethical.

JY, I did not skip past your thoughts on veganism. Good stuff mate.

If anyone is ever in Columbia MO, D. Rowes makes some good smoked wings. Try and get them at least once a season when I'm down at Mizzou Tiger games.

Nice wings Jeremy. We use to par boil chicken and ribs, then through them on the grill just to speed up the cooking time. Good to see you again.

Never boiled legs before the smoker but will definitely try this. Great comments on Vegans. I’ve known several former vegans and some friends who are still. Their appearance is the telltale sign and sadly they can suffer long term issues because of lack of protein.

Me and my wife eat a carnivore diet. She is from Santa Monica, CA - she never realized that eating mostly meat could yield such health benefits.

Honestly the produce industry is dependent on the animal industry. Most cattle is raised in areas where it would be difficult to raise produce. Cattle can convert poor grasses into a good protein

I eat meat because I like it!!!! Get in my belly! Love your videos. Glad you moved east again!

Great show as always, Vegetarian is a choice have heard a harder way to go to get what your body needs? Grandpa use to say be in the middle of what ever you do and hope for the best ?

Jeremy does the boiling remove some of the fat from the skin allowing for a more crispy skin in the end?

Well said on the morality point: it's like Chesterton said, "It is far more supernatural for man to be a natural being than for him to be a supernatural one."

Agree with you totally!

Thanks for that!

For the Vegan questions: Cold Smoke! Use a smoker tube. As a former Vegan, realistically, the USDA and FDA are our worst enemy, it gets to the point this subject escalates to the political tier. Companies just want to make profit and will do so any way they can and work towards what supply and demand is actually working in order to get the highest profits in the shortest amounts of time. With this instance, animals are piled in farms and treated terribly, being fed a poor diet and standing in their own piles of dung. This is the integrity these corporations have, even when they publicly state they support veterans for PA purposes.

Trying this method right now. I'll update later

Let the wings rest before saucing. Keeps them crispy.

So, I just did this on my pellet smoker. The only tweak was at 180 degrees (about 25 mins) I cranked it up to 450 and flipped the wings. Left them about 5 mins. Amazing how crispy they came out. Why is it so easy to make these crispy and a whole chicken is more of a challenge?