Firehousewings Recipes

FIREHOUSE WINGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix together the oil, vinegar, Tabasco, chili powder, garlic powder and salt.
• Rinse wings in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Add wings to the mixture in bowl and toss to evenly coat all wings (I put the mixture in a large zip-lock bag and shake everything together until coated).
• If tossing in bowl cover and chill the wings in sauce for at least 30 minutes.
• (of course the longer you chill them the more the sauce soaks in).
• Set oven to broil.
• Remove wings from sauce and place in a 13x9 foil lined baking pan.
• Broil wings about 4" from heat 7-10 minutes.
• Turn and broil other side about 7 minutes.
• Continue turning every couple of minutes until wings are done.
• Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing.

FIREHOUSE BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Cut the meat into 1/2- inch cubes and coat with flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a deep iron skillet, add meat and brown slowly, Add stock and seasonings. In another skillet, melt butter. Add bell peppers, potatoes, parsley, and onions and brown in butter. Pour the vegetables over the meat in skillet, add wine and simmer until meat is very tender, approximately 2 hours. Can be served over noodles.

FIREHOUSE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Purée garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, parsley, paprika, pepper, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a blender until smooth. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over. Seal bag and chill chicken 1-3 days.
• Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Let sit uncovered at room temperature 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat remaining 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place 1 chicken half, skin side down, in skillet, set another skillet or heavy pot on top, and add a couple of cans to weigh it down. Cook until skin is browned and crisp, 15-20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken half.
• Roast chicken in oven, skin side up, until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.

FIREHOUSE CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
• Add the chicken, and toss well to evenly coat.
• Heat 1/2 cup olive oil over medium-high heat in a wide 20-quart heavy-bottomed pot.
• Add half of the chicken, and brown, turning once, until lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a large bowl.
• Add remaining 1/4 cup oil to the pot and brown remaining chicken; transfer to the bowl and set aside.
• Add the onions, peppers, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves to the pot, and season well with salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 8 minutes.
• Add ale and bring to a simmer, scraping the brown bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
• Add potatoes, okra, chicken stock, tomatoes and their liquid, corn, and red pepper flakes, and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Add reserved chicken, reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover, and cook until vegetables and chicken are tender and cooked through, about 25 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk remaining 1/2 cup flour together with the milk until smooth.
• Stir mixture into the stew and return to a simmer.
• Cook until very thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Re-season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the parsley and lemon juice.
• Serve with a dash of hot sauce, if desired.