July 28, 2014

LA BREA TAR PIT CHICKEN WINGS

– from Best American Recipes 2005-2006 by Fran McCullough and Molly Stevens

4 lbs. chicken wings, split at the joint and wing tips discarded – or drumettes
1 c. soy Kikkoman sauce
1/2 c. dry red wine
1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. ground ginger

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.  Arrange the wings in a single layer in a large roasting pan.  Combine the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan and stir over medium-low heat until the sugar is dissolved.  Pour evenly over the wings.  Bake for 45 minutes.  Turn the wings over and bake until the sauce is thick and sticky, 1 hour more or a little longer.  Serve hot with plenty of napkins.