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Serves 4 as an entrée or 6 to 12 as an appetizer

24 chicken wings

2 cups red wine

1/2 cup dark soy sauce

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

3-inch stick cinnamon

6 whole cloves

1 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes

1/4 cup chopped ginger

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon grated orange zest

 

Cut off the wind tips and save them for making stock. Cut the wings in half through the joint. In a large bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients. Place a deep 12-inch pan over medium heat. Add the red wine mixture and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken wings. Bring to a low boil, cover, turn the heat to low, and simmer until the wings become very tender, about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. This can be done 24 hours prior to serving.

To serve, bring the wings and sauce to a low boil. Cook until nearly all the sauce evaporates and forms a glaze around the wings. Serve.

 

Beer Types and Serving Suggestions

Here are some favorite common beers, with some food pairing and serving suggestions:

  • Lager Smooth, light beer, slightly tangy
    Fish, Hamburger, Curry Dishes
  • Pale Ale Light, slight fruity ale
    Green Salads, Fish, Pork, Hamburger
  • Pilsner Light-bodied, mild malt beer with flowery aroma
    Light Soups, Pizza, Fish
  • Brown Ale Smooth, rounded beer with a nutty taste
    Chicken, Salad, Pork 
  • Bock Strong beer with caramel taste
    Chicken, Game, Creamy Desserts, Lamb, Sausage
  • Porter Dark ale with a rich taste
    Cheese, Beef, Barbeque, Fruity or Creamy Desserts
  • Stout Opaque, dry ale with a chocolate taste
    Shellfish, Chocolates, Rich Desserts or Rich Meats

Some other tips:

Beer is a delicious aperitif. Choose a light beer to serve before a meal.

Serve pale beers with light soups and heavy, malty beers with stews.

Light beers are delicious with green salads and vegetable courses.

Serving a chocolate dessert? A rich, sweet, dark beer is the perfect match. Fruitier beers work well with fruit desserts.

A strong sweet beer is a nice digestif, with or without a separate dessert.

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