Brined Chicken Wings

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 Cups Cold Water
• 1/3 Cup Kosher Salt
• 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
• 1/3 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 3 Tablespoons Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 Tablespoons  Black Pepper
• 3 Pounds  Chicken Wings

Instructions

• Combine vinegar and pepper flakes. In large, non-metal container, thoroughly dissolve brown sugar and salt in water. Stir in vinegar mixture and black pepper.
• Place chicken wings in the brine mixture, making sure they are completely covered. Cover and refrigerate 2 – 24 hours. 
• Remove wings and rinse well. Discard any remaining brine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, apply rub if desired, and grill wings until thoroughly cooked.
• Serve with side of pepper jam for dipping.