Ingredients

  • 4 lbs chicken wings, cut into joints, bony wing tips cut off (or 3 lb. chicken drumettes)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 shallots, finely chopped
  • 12 cup orange marmalade
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar
  • salt, to taste

Method

  • Coat slow cooker with cooking spray; rinse chicken wings, the pat dry.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.
  • Brown the wings, in batches, for 3-5 minutes on each side; as the wings brown, transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Lower heat to medium; add more oil to skillet if necessary; add in shallots; stir/saute 3-4 minutes or until softened; stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Remove from heat and pour mixture over wings; stir the wings to coat evenly.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • If possible, stir gently halfway through cooking with a wooden spoon, pushing the wings on the top to the bottom to coat with sauce.