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Red, White & Blue Ribs ‘n’ Wings Recipe

By: Andrea Alden

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 & Blue Ribs ‘n’ Wings recipe comes in. Celebrate the birth of your nation with spectacular colored food that also tastes good. Perfectly smoked wings and ribs are bright red in color 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.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
360 min
Yield
4
Difficulty
Medium

Red, White & Blue Ribs ‘n’ Wings Recipe

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Ingredients

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Ingredients
  • 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

North Carolina Blue BBQ Dipping Sauce:

  • 1 cup (250 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 envelope (3.9 g) Mixed Berry Kool-Aid
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 3 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • Hot sauce to taste

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
Method
  1. Remove the membrane from the back of your ribs.
  2. 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.
  3. Preheat your grill to 225°F (107°C), preparing to use indirect heat.
  4. When you are ready to get grilling, 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 grill wok with holes over the sear plates of the lit burner and add cherry wood chunks to that.
  5. 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 grill to cook for another hour.
  6. After that hour, increase the temperature of the grill to 250°F (121°C). Arrange the wings on the cooking grids and add more cherry wood for smoke. Continue smoking for an hour.
  7. Once the wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) remove them and the ribs from the grill and rest.
    Serve them all together with the Alabama White Sauce and the North Carolina Blue for dipping. Don’t forget your favorite sides, and a good drink to pair with this too.

We hope you enjoy making and sharing this Red, White & Blue Ribs ‘n’ Wings recipe as much as we did. Celebrate The Fourth 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 grill-centric themed events, ideas, and recipes with us on our social pages like Facebook and TikTok, using the hashtags #NapoleonEats and #NapoleonGrill.

Happy Grilling!

Recipe Blog - Red & White Ribs N Wings - ingredients

Combine the BBQ rub, brown sugar, and Kool-Aid

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Thoroughly rub the ribs

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Coat the wings well too. Optionally, dry brine overnight in the fridge

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Smoke the ribs for 3 hours

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Once the ribs reach 170°F (77°C), after about 3 hours, wrap the ribs with some pats of butter on top

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After another hour or so, add the wings to the grill and smoke

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Finally, glaze the ribs and wings with a combination of honey, BBQ sauce, and Kool-Aid

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Serve everything with your favorite grilled sides

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Colorful themed food at its finest

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Good grilled food and drinks are perfect for long weekends

AndreaAlden
Andrea Alden

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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Recipe Blog - Red & White Ribs N Wings - ingredients

Combine the BBQ rub, brown sugar, and Kool-Aid

Recipe Blog - Red & White Ribs N Wings - season1

Thoroughly rub the ribs

Recipe Blog - Red & White Ribs N Wings - season2

Coat the wings well too. Optionally, dry brine overnight in the fridge

Recipe Blog - Red & White Ribs N Wings - Grill1

Smoke the ribs for 3 hours

Recipe Blog - Red & White Ribs N Wings - Grill2

Once the ribs reach 170°F (77°C), after about 3 hours, wrap the ribs with some pats of butter on top

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After another hour or so, add the wings to the grill and smoke

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Finally, glaze the ribs and wings with a combination of honey, BBQ sauce, and Kool-Aid

Recipe Blog - Red White & Blue Ribs N Wings - Serve1

Serve everything with your favorite grilled sides

Recipe Blog - Red White & Blue Ribs N Wings - Serve2

Colorful themed food at its finest

Recipe Blog - Red White & Blue Ribs N Wings - Serve3

Good grilled food and drinks are perfect for long weekends

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