Wings with new vortex

[jaxgatorz]

I just received my vortex today and a couple of other toys... So why not cook some wings !!

New Vortex

Also got the grate with the center insert.....

I got my new cast iron grates yesterday.. Threw a couple of T-bones on them.. Great sear and grill marks !!( sorry, didn't take pics.)

Put some foil around the bottom and threw in a few lighter cubes... I am sure I will most always use the chimney starter. In this case I had time to waste...

Picked up some wings at my local meat shop... 3lbs of wings and there were only 8 full wings.. These were sold as jumbo.. LOL I've had turkey wings smaller than these..
I used the Buffalo wing rub that came with the vortex... I also marinated the wings for about 4 hours . I used tips slaughterhouse brine.

After 30 minutes or so, it was getting a good "hot" look...

After about 10 minutes, the therm was almost pegged at almost 600°. I highly recommend good heat resistant gloves when grabbing the lid handle to rotate or remove..

Pu the wings on and added the center grate insert. Put a chunk of apple wood right over the coals..

Ten minutes in......

20 minutes and these wings are done ! Never expected them to cook that fast, but I'll take it ..

Plenty of fire left , so I threw on some brats around the edges.. After about 15 minutes I seared each side for about 10 seconds each.

Here are the brats....

And the wings( no sauce needed.)

I think I will enjoy the Vortex and the new grates..Lots of people say that the Vortex makes the kettle a chicken cooking machine. I would agree.. Thanks for looking.

 

[pc farmer]

I love my Vortex. The seasoning is very good too. Great looking wings. I will be doing a tri tip soon with the vortex.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Awesome cook and a great write up.

Warren

 

[smokerjim]

they look great, nice job

 

[HalfSmoked]

Question did you get the vortex and grates from Weber also the CI ones?

Warren

 

[jaxgatorz]

Question did you get the vortex and grates from Weber also the CI ones?

Warren

I got the vortex from Owens BBQ....The weber grate with the center insert I got at an Ace hardware store. The cast iron grate i got on amazon and sold by Craycort..

 

[HalfSmoked]

Thanks for the reply

Warren

 

[jcam222]

Beautiful color on those wings!! Like !!

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

All the food looks great. Good job! Flip that vortex over to make a darn tasty beer can chicken.

 

[xray]

That’s the main reason I want to buy a kettle and vortex is that chicken right there.

They look phenomenal. How’s the skin?

 

[texomakid]

That looks so good.

 

[chopsaw]

Nice Jax ! Looks great !!

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Looks good. I love my vortex I’m sure you will too. For what it’s worth, Those charcoal starters you use, I use to use 4 of them also, tried it with only two and it got the coals lit in just about the same time as 4.

 

[yankee2bbq]

That’s awesome! Love all the pictures you posted! Wings look amazing! Question about the vortex, about how big diameter hole on top of the vortex is it?

 

[jaxgatorz]

That’s awesome! Love all the pictures you posted! Wings look amazing! Question about the vortex, about how big diameter hole on top of the vortex is it?

12" bottom opening -- 8" top opening

 

[jaxgatorz]

That’s the main reason I want to buy a kettle and vortex is that chicken right there.

They look phenomenal. How’s the skin?

Skin was perfect bite thru...

 

[73saint]

Those wings look terrific! They are a favorite around here for sure. Great write up as well!

I'd really like to get some of those cast iron grates for my Weber. Vortex too for that matter.

 

[DanMcG]

Great looking wings Mike!!

 

[tropics]

Mike that looks great I picked up some big wings the other day,hope I can get them on for the game day.(watching Weather) Likes
Richie

 

[sawhorseray]

Wings look great, so does that sausage! Like, RAY