ABC7 Chicago's Terrell Brown was Cooking up a Storm with Woodie's Flat, which is also known for its happy hour.
The bar on North Wells Street always features a sauce of the month.
And you won't find jumbo wings there. There's a reason for that.
Nahuel Rodríguez with Big Onion Hospitality joined the show Thursday to talk more about it.
He made key lime guava BBQ wings.
Recipe
Yield: 1 quart (4 cups)
Ingredients
- 2 cups guava puree
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp. fresh lime zest
Preparation
1. Combine all ingredients except the lime zest in a saucepan.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, whisking until smooth.
3. Reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime zest.
5. Cool completely before using or refrigerating.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Key Lime Guava BBQ Chicken Wings
Yield: 4 appetizer servings (approximately 16-20 wing pieces)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. cooked chicken wings (drums & flats)
- 1/4 cup Key Lime Guava BBQ Sauce
- Lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)