Pineapple Rum Jerk Wings Recipe
Pineapple Rum Jerk Wings Recipe.
Photo by Chris De La Rosa
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How do you like your wings? Here’s a recipe for making grilled chicken wings with the bold flavors of Jamaican Jerk, Rum, and Pineapple! While I did these on my propane grill, you can certainly make them on a wire rack in your oven indoors.
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3/4 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoon Jerk Marinade (spicy)
6 cloves garlic
1 scotch bonnet pepper (chopped)
2 shallots (roughly chopped)
2-3 tablespoon honey
2 limes (juice)
2 cups cubed pineapple
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 lbs chicken wings (split)
The Sauce!
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon grated ginger
3/4 cup dark rum
Notes! Please follow along with the video below as much more about the recipe is discussed. Like how and why I washed the chicken wings, how to tame the heat level, and why it’s important NOT to marinate for more than one hour.
You’ll Need…
Use 1/2 of the marinade to marinate the wings for one hour and reserve the other 1/2 for later.
IMPORTANT! Toss out any marinade the chicken was sitting in to prevent cross-contamination.
Put the grilled wings in a large bowl with 1/2 of the sauce and toss to coat. Then, they are put back onto the grill to get sticky and develop some caramelization flavor. About 4-6 minutes. But be mindful that they can burn easily with the high sugar content in the sauce.
Conclusion:
Serve these wicked Jerk Pineapple Rum wings with wedges of lime and the reserved sauce. For best results, grill over charcoal or a pimento wood fire. The sauce can be saved in the fridge for at least 3 weeks.
FAQs:
- Can I use a different type of fruit instead of pineapple?
- Yes, you can substitute other fruits like mango or papaya.
- Can I use a different type of spirit instead of rum?
- Yes, you can use other types of spirits like gin or tequila.
- Can I make this recipe in advance?
- Yes, you can make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.