slow cooker essentials: asian sweet/sour wings

How To Make slow cooker essentials: asian sweet/sour wings

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  For this recipe you will need a Crockpot, Slow Cooker, or Instant Pot.
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  Not everyone I know is a big fan of Chinese 5-Spice powder, it you do not have any, or you just do not like it, then leave it out.
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Remove the wing tips, then freeze and save for making stock. Finally, separate the drumettes from the mid joint. That will give you 24 individual chicken wings… YUMMY.
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  Add the sauce ingredients to a small saucepan, combine, and bring up to a simmer, then remove from heat.
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  Add the wings to your slow cooker or Instant Pot.
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  Pour the hot sauce over the wings, and combine.
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  Set the slow cooker to high, and cook until the internal temperature of the wings reaches 165f (75c), about 2.5 – 3 hours.
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  OPTIONAL STEP
  
  Remove the wings from the slow cooker, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and place under a broiler to crisp them up, about 1 – 2 minutes per side.
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  ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL STEP
  Separate the wings from the liquid, then place the liquid into a saucepan, and cook down by 50 percent, or until it begins to thicken. Then drizzle it over the wings before serving.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Place on a plate, sprinkle with the sesame seeds, and serve with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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