New Orleans Inspired Wings

How to make New Orleans Inspired Wings Recipe - A common New Orleans flavor profile includes spicy sausage, Worcestershire sauce, fresh oregano, garlic, and cream. I’ve tried this recipe with the smoked andouille sausage, typical of New Orleans cooking, and compared it with using spicy sausage meat available at every market. Both are excellent. If you use andouille sausage, finely mince it, either with a knife or in a food processor.

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

Ingredients:
24 chicken wings
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound spicy sausage meat
1 yellow onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 cups chopped vine-ripened tomatoes, including seeds and skin (fresh or boxed store-bought chopped tomatoes)
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon your favorite hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped parsley

Method:
Cut of the wing tips and save them for making stock. Cut the wings in half through the joint. Place a deep 12-inch pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When hot, add the sausage and onion. Cook until the onion browns, about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the garlic, oregano, tomatoes, heavy cream, Worcestershire

sauce, hot sauce, and salt. Add the wings and the tomato sauce to the onions. Bring to a low boil. Cover, turn the heat to low, and simmer until the chicken 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. Stir in the parsley just before serving.