TANGY BARBECUE WINGS

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I took these slow-cooked wings to work, and they vanished before I even got a bite! The tangy sauce is lip-smacking good. -Sherry Pitzer, Troy, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h

Yield 2 dozen wings (2 sections each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 pounds chicken wings
2-1/2 cups ketchup
2/3 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup molasses
2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wing tips. Arrange remaining wing pieces in 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 30 minutes; drain. Turn wings; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until juices run clear. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Drain wings. Place one-third of the chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with one-third of the sauce. Repeat layers twice. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.