Maybe I'm overthinking this, but where does everyone get their chicken wings? Local butcher, grocery store? Just getting in to the grilling/smoking arena and curious what the best options are so that I don't have to keep paying $1-2 a piece for mediocre wings.
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I buy mine from Kroger, they are always good and they grill up very nice. -
I haven't had great luck lately buying wings, even the IQF (individually quick frozen) ones designed for "wing night" parties....they always come out too small and smell freezer burnt like they're 3 years old. In fact, just tonight I was telling my wife that I'm going to start doing Buffalo Drums (Hot Legs?) instead of overpriced less-than-fresh wings. Drumsticks are often on sale for $.99/lb. Wings go "on sale" for $5-6/bag, and that's a much lower meat:bone ratio. I'm a huge fan of wings but I just can't find restaurant quality raw wings. I'll be watching this thread for advice to help me change my mind...but it's hard to beat $1/lb anything!Comment
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When I'm willing to splurge, I go to the Farmers Market. There's a family there that sells meat. Good quality. Unfortunately, $4.19 a pound.Comment
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I usually buy the 10 lb bag at Sam's club since they are pre-cut and large and meaty. If I find the wings on sale then I will buy those and cut them up myself.Comment
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Kroger always has them dirt cheap where I live. But then I have to cut the drumsticks and flats apart. No biggie.Comment
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From a raw chicken wing farm!Comment
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I'm gonn let you in on a secret, don't tell anyone cause if it gets out - it's all over.
Not only can you get the cheapest $$ pork belly, but you can get the best chicken wings from Asian meat markets, preferable the Vietnamese meat markets.
These items are a staple in their diet.Comment
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I refuse to pay more than $2.59 a pound for wings. i get them from smart n Final and cut them my self into 3 pieces. I save the wing tip for stock. keep in mind that frozen wings may have up to a 15% brine.Comment
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I normally grab my wings from Publix in the whole wing family packs. They generally have the most consistently sized wings in my area. They usually cost $3.59 a pound, lower with sales. I usually get 18-20 wings a pack. Like DWCowles, HouseHomey, and Steve R. I will finish breaking them down at home.
Keep an eye out when browsing your local meat supplier. Sometimes you can find some really good sales on wings. I used to balk at paying $14-$16 for a pack of wings until I started paying more attention to what I would pay for wings in a restaurant. Now those same 18-20 wings, broken down into 36-40 wings at $14-$16 seem alot better than the 10 wings you bought at (x) cost at your favorite wing place.Comment
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Costco wings are 1.99 /lb and don't include the pointy ends that have no meat.Comment
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Thanks for the input. I ended up getting some at Kroger for $2.49/lb and cooked them up last night. Plenty meaty and turned out great.Comment
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