I’m no economonomist but I noticed something recently…chicken drumsticks, thighs or leg quarters on sale for $.99 per pound…but I haven’t seen the wing portions on sale in the last year for under $2.00 per pound…are the wing portions that much harder for the little kids in the Tyson plants in Arkansas to cut off than the drumsticks, thighs or leg quarters?
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sounds like you have put a lot of thought into this.
Maybe they get more for the wings by selling them to Slim Jim or Big Mamas pickled sausage so they can be ground up into gas station snacky treats?
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Originally posted by Bonzo72I’m no economonomist but I noticed something recently…chicken drumsticks, thighs or leg quarters on sale for $.99 per pound…but I haven’t seen the wing portions on sale in the last year for under $2.00 per pound…are the wing portions that much harder for the little kids in the Tyson plants in Arkansas to cut off than the drumsticks, thighs or leg quarters?
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I read an article about a “shortage” on wings. Places like wings to go are opening up all over the country, bringing wings to new areas all the time, plus low chicken production last year = a bit higher prices to slow demand and allow the market to stabilize.
My thoughts…
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It is all about supply and demand. When was the last time you went to any chicken place. Any bar. No one orders a drumstick sitting at a bar watching the game. It is wings and many of them.
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Originally posted by hairballWhen was the last time you were craving chicken wings and balked at the price?
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Maybe one of you should come up with a special low country based sauce and start a new craze, Chucktown Legs.
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Originally posted by saltydog235Maybe one of you should come up with a special low country based sauce and start a new craze, Chucktown Legs.
That’s a great idea.
As for me, forget the wings, give me a nice fried thigh with crispy skin.
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I prefer breasts…just ask my wife…
Mmm… chicken thighs…
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Think “Wild Wings”… How many chickens does it take to fulfill my order of 16 wings?
To be honest, I’ve found that if you cut the thighs into smaller pieces (ie, some boneless, for the kids) and then season everything just as you would for hot wings, they taste just as good. You have to cook them longer to get the outer portion carmelized a little. I use a smoker.
I’ve found that simply coating them with Frank’s Red Hot and then sprinkling them with Tony Chachere’s extra-hot creole seasoning, and smoking with hickory (and oak if desired) gives an incredible flavor better than anything from these overpriced “wing” houses.
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I typically cut the bones out of the thighs before I grill them, bangin!!
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so why can’t we fry thighs and legs just like wings? I must have some Vulcan mind block…
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Originally posted by Redfish_mattTo be honest, I’ve found that if you cut the thighs into smaller pieces (ie, some boneless, for the kids) and then season everything just as you would for hot wings, they taste just as good. You have to cook them longer to get the outer portion carmelized a little. I use a smoker.
I’ve found that simply coating them with Frank’s Red Hot and then sprinkling them with Tony Chachere’s extra-hot creole seasoning, and smoking with hickory (and oak if desired) gives an incredible flavor better than anything from these overpriced “wing” houses.
“Sire, it belongs in truth to the Church of God, in whose name I speak, to endure blows and not to inflict them. But it will also please your Majesty to remember that she is an anvil that has worn out many hammers.”…Theodore Beza
I soak thighs in Texas Pete’s with a little tony’s mixed in - slow smoke them using apple wood and charcoal, then finish them in a Texas Pete/butter mix in a skillet. - blows any wing house food away.
Back when I first got my outdoor fryer, I used to fry everything. I’ve made drumsticks just like I made hot wings and they are very good. I season them in Tony Chacheres, fry them, then toss them in wing sauce (or bbq sauce, or thai chili sauce, or naked, etc.). Thighs are my favorite part of the chicken for grilling. I aslo use thighs to make chicken sausage that kicks mortal ass.
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