What type of Tailgater are YOU???
…and our pal Ken’s ‘No Longer a Secret’ wing recipe!

We’ve been noticing this weird trend at market over the past couple of weeks. So many people are wearing red . . . What’s up with that???

Just kidding! We totally know that it’s football season and everyone’s excited about the Chiefs again this year . . .

And in our market conversations, another trend is re-emerging . . .
TAILGATING or ‘Homegating‘ for those without season tickets.
Y’all are seeking recommendations for these game day festivities.

From what we can tell, tailgaters land roughly in one of two camps . . .

You’ve got your The More, The Merrier faction that’s all about generous hospitality. “Why have one kind of dip when you can have four ?!?” is this camp’s motto.

And then you’ve got your We’re NOT Playing Around caucus that’s all about knocking the socks off everyone’s tastebuds. “Why serve Lipton’s soup mix onion dip when you can select the best yellow onions at the farmers market, slowly caramelize them in Aunt Betty’s 40-year-old cast iron skillet, and add them to cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise!?!” is this camp’s mantra.

So . . . what camp are YOU in???

Whether you are a The More, the Merrier or a We’re NOT Playing Around tailgater, we’ve got you covered with some Chiefs-mania recommendations!

And this week, we’re focusing on WINGS!

When you want to make sure there is something pleasing for each person’s palate, you can’t go wrong with our Seasoned Chicken Wings!

You can choose from BBQ, Buffalo, or Chipotle Ranch Wings!!!
It doesn’t get any easier than this . . . Thaw. Grill. Eat!
Sooo easy, in fact, you The More, the Merrier folks can cook up all THREE to feed your crowd of friends. With our Seasoned Chicken Wings, you get the top quality, Bauman’s Authentic Pasture-Raised Chicken you love PLUS the convenience of ready-to-cook that your busy life demands.

And for the die-hard do-it-yourselfers . . .
We recommend starting with our unseasoned Bauman’s Authentic Pasture-Raised Chicken Wings as the canvas of your ‘top secret’ wing recipe! We’re firm believers that ‘lipstick on a pig’ never fools anyone, so it doesn’t pay-off to start with bland, mass-produced chicken. Using our unseasoned option, you We’re NOT Playing Around tailgaters can craft your culinary pièce de résistance wings with confidence!

For our over-achiever friends . . . be a member of BOTH tailgating camps! Down below, we share our pal Ken’s ‘No Longer a Secret’ wing recipe. One thing we really like about his method is that you have the option of pre-baking the wings. This not only helps with the game day time-crunch, but it also guarantees that crispy skin which is a hallmark of a fabulous wing!

So what’s it going to be? BBQ Wings? Buffalo Wings? Chipotle Ranch Wings? Or all three?
And if you have an amazing wing recipe you’re willing to share, we’d love to add it to our recipe files!

We’ve been noticing this weird trend at market over the past couple of weeks.
So many people are wearing red . . . What’s up with that???

Just kidding! We totally know that it’s football season and everyone’s excited about the Chiefs again this year . . .

From what we can tell, tailgaters land roughly in one of two camps . . .

You’ve got your The More, The Merrier faction that’s all about generous hospitality. “Why have one kind of dip when you can have four ?!?” is this camp’s motto.

So . . . what camp are YOU in???

Whether you are a The More, the Merrier or a We’re NOT Playing Around tailgater, we’ve got you covered with some Chiefs-mania recommendations!

And this week, we’re focusing on WINGS!

When you want to make sure there is something pleasing for each person’s palate, you can’t go wrong with our Seasoned Chicken Wings!

Our pal Ken’s ‘No Longer a Secret’ wing recipe

We’re happy to share our pal Ken’s ‘No Longer a Secret’ wing recipe. According to his wife, Ken would order our wings by the pallet if they had the freezer space!

One thing we really like about Ken’s method is that you have the option of pre-baking the wings. This not only helps with the game day time-crunch, but it also guarantees that crispy skin which is a hallmark of a fabulous wing!

Let us know if you try this recipe!

INGREDIENTS

Sauce
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup hot sauce (Frank’s Louisiana Hot Sauce is the BEST!)
2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce or other hot sauce, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Wings
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon table salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 pounds chicken wings (18 wings)

Blue Cheese Dressing
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

Sauce

Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat.
Whisk in hot sauces, brown sugar, and vinegar until combined.
Remove from heat and set aside.

Wing Prep

Mix together cayenne, black pepper, salt, and cornstarch in small bowl.
Pat dry chicken with paper towels and place pieces in large mixing bowl.
Sprinkle spice mixture over wings and toss with rubber spatula until evenly coated.
Distribute chicken on rack (on a baking sheet) and place in fridge for 1-3 hours.

Wing Cook Option A (half-baked)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place baking sheet with rack and chicken in oven to bake for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, start the grill.
After baking, place chicken on a medium-hot grill and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Keep a close eye out so chicken doesn’t burn or over-cook.

Wing Cook Option B (100% on grill)

Start the grill. For charcoal, bank coals to one side or high in center as in photo.
Place chicken on grill over indirect heat, away from coals, for the first 15-20 minutes of cooking time.
Then transfer chicken closer to coals to finish, approximately 15-20 additional minutes.
Keep a close eye out so chicken doesn’t burn or over-cook.

Blue Cheese Dressing

Mash blue cheese and milk in small bowl with fork until mixture resembles cottage cheese.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

TIP: Both Dressing and Sauce can be covered and refrigerated up to 4 days.

To Serve

Pour sauce mixture into large bowl, add chicken wings, and toss until wings are uniformly coated.
Serve immediately with the carrot and celery sticks and blue cheese dressing on side.

TIP: Ken prefers to add a portion of the wings to a large stainless mixing bowl. He then adds a bit of the sauce and tosses well to coat. Eat and repeat! He says this keeps the wings crispy and tasting fresh.