Smoking Bourbon Chicken Wings

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 medium garlic clove, crushed
• 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Bourbon
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon smoked chipotle chili pepper (if you want more heat add more)
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1. Heat oil in a large skillet.
2. Add chicken wings and cook until lightly browned.
3. Remove chicken.
4. Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved.
5. Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 18-20 minutes or finish on the oven.
7. Serve.

chicken, olive oil, unsalted butter, garlic, fresh gingerroot, crushed red pepper, brown sugar, ketchup, balsamic vinegar, water, soy sauce, bourbon, paprika, chili pepper, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/smoking-bourbon-chicken-wings-298050 (may not work)