2 Days Before Serving

• In a large mixing bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Mix well.
• Place wings in a large container with a sealable lid.
• Pour marinade mixture over the wings. Toss until the wings are thoroughly coated.
• Cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 days.

1 Day Before Serving

• Prepare Virgil's Real Barbecue Blue Cheese Dip according to recipe below.

Day of Cooking and Serving

• Preheat grill or smoker to 245°F.
• Remove wings from marinade, allow excess to drip off. Lay wings out on a sheet pan. Wipe away any excess marinade.
• Sprinkle liberally with the dry rub - Turn wings over to coat completely.
• Position wings on hot grill away from the direct heat of the coals or burners. Add hickory to the smoker, or hickory chips on the coals or gas burners.
• Maintain the 245°F temperature and cook wings for about 3 hours, flipping every 30 minutes. Wings are done when their internal temperature reaches 165°F.
• While the wings are cooking, make Virgil's Real Barbecue BBQ Chicken Wings Sauce according to the recipe below. Keep warm until wings are done cooking.
• Remove the wings from the smoker or grill.
• Place half of the wings into a medium bowl. Cover with about 1/2 of the prepared sauce. Toss to coat. Remove wings to a serving platter and repeat with remaining wings and sauce.
• Serve hot with Virgil's Real Barbecue Blue Cheese Dip on the side.

• Cut the butter into 1-inch cubes. Place in a bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
• In a small bowl, add cornstarch and white vinegar. Whisk to mix well.
• Place a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add hot sauce and bring to a simmer.
• Whisk in the thickened vinegar. Return to a simmer and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• Add cayenne. Stir.
• Slowly whisk in the cold butter.
• Keep warm until serving.