Red & White Ribs ‘n’ Wings Recipe
It’s fun to theme holiday events with your décor and music selections, but what if you themed your food too? That’s where this Red & White Ribs ‘n’ Wings Recipe comes in. Celebrate the birth of your nation with spectacular coloured food that also tastes good. Perfectly smoked wings and ribs are bright red in colour with that titillating smoke ring. Dip or smother them in white and blue barbecue sauces to complete the look. Get excited for this fantastical feat for feasting upon and dine on these delicious and meaty morsels. A suspiciously delicious conglomeration of sweet and sour with fruity and smoky undertones, these ribs ‘n’ wings will leave you wanting more.
Red & White Ribs ‘n’ Wings Recipe
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- 2 racks ribs
- 1 lb. (0.5 kg) wings, split
- 1 cup (approx. 200 g) chicken & rib rub
- 3 tbsp. (39 g) brown sugar
- 1 envelope (3.9 g) Black Cherry Kool-Aid
- Charcoal
- Cherry wood chips
- Butter
Glaze:
- 3 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. BBQ sauce
- 1 envelope (3.9 g) Black Cherry Kool-Aid
Alabama White BBQ Sauce:
- 1 cup (250 ml) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- Remove the membrane from the back of your ribs.
- In a bowl combine your favorite chicken and rib rub with the brown sugar and Kool-Aid. Thoroughly season the wings and ribs with the rub. Optionally, set them all on a rack and allow them to dry brine in the fridge overnight.
- Preheat your BBQ to 225°F (107°C), preparing to use indirect heat.
- When you are ready to get BBQing, add cherry wood chunks to the charcoal at various positions. If you are using a gas BBQ, then soak cherry wood chips and fill the smoker box or pipe and position over the lit burner. Alternatively, Place a BBQ wok with holes over the sear plates of the lit burner and add cherry wood chunks to that.
- Smoke the ribs for 3 hours. Wrap the ribs after 3 hours, adding a few pats of butter to the ribs before sealing them up. Return them to the BBQ to cook for another hour.
- After that hour, increase the temperature of the BBQ to 250°F (121°C). Arrange the wings on the cooking grids and add more cherry wood for smoke. Continue smoking for an hour.
- In a bowl, combine the honey, BBQ sauce, and another envelope of Kool-Aid. Brush this mixture generously over the ribs and wings to glaze them while they finish cooking.
- Once the wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) remove them and the ribs from the BBQ and rest.
- Serve them all together with the Alabama White Sauce for dipping. Don’t forget your favorite sides, and a good drink too.
We hope you enjoy making and sharing this Red & White Ribs ‘n’ Wings Recipe as much as we did. Celebrate Canada Day in style with perfectly smoked, vibrant ribs and wings that will wow your guests and leave everyone craving more. Savor every delicious bite and make your gatherings truly memorable. How do you theme your events? Share your fantastic BBQ-centric themed events, ideas, and recipes with us on our social pages like Facebook and TikTok, using the hashtags #NapoleonEats and #NapoleonGrill.
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Combine the BBQ rub, brown sugar, and Kool-Aid
Thoroughly rub the ribs
Coat the wings well too. Optionally, dry brine overnight in the fridge
Smoke the ribs for 3 hours
Once the ribs reach 170°F (77°C), after about 3 hours, wrap the ribs with some pats of butter on top
After another hour or so, add the wings to the grill and smoke
Finally, glaze the ribs and wings with a combination of honey, BBQ sauce, and Kool-Aid
Serve everything with your favourite BBQ sides
Colourful themed food at its finest
Good BBQ and good drinks are perfect for long weekends
I used to be the Sultana of Sizzle, but you can call me Andrea. I have always been passionate about food. Even though I was majoring in Art and Graphic Design, I would frequently be found cooking for my friends and family.
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Combine the BBQ rub, brown sugar, and Kool-Aid
Thoroughly rub the ribs
Coat the wings well too. Optionally, dry brine overnight in the fridge
Smoke the ribs for 3 hours
Once the ribs reach 170°F (77°C), after about 3 hours, wrap the ribs with some pats of butter on top
After another hour or so, add the wings to the grill and smoke
Finally, glaze the ribs and wings with a combination of honey, BBQ sauce, and Kool-Aid
Serve everything with your favourite BBQ sides
Colourful themed food at its finest
Good BBQ and good drinks are perfect for long weekends
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