Buffalo Pig Wings are saucy, spicy and grilled to perfection! French-trimmed pork shanks are an amazing appetizer and meatier alternative to chicken wings!
There’s a saying here in Kansas City that goes: “I love you like Kansas City loves Kansas City.” We’re in a bit of a love affair with our own town as it goes through a renaissance. And that includes our food culture! Unique items like these pig wings are popping up on menus all over the city.
After the Kansas City Royals won the World Series in 2015, our city was on fire for baseball! About 800,000 people turned out for the parade and celebration that followed that big win, and we also welcomed changes and improvements to Kauffman Stadium, the home of the Royals.
Most of us love traditional ballpark food like hot dogs, popcorn and pretzels! But, after that 2015 Championship, Kansas City saw their ballpark eats elevated to the level of the city’s food culture. Our stadium began to introduce authentic slow-smoked and coal-fired barbecue and creative eats that reflected Kansas City’s unique food scene.
One item that you typically find on menus in Kansas City is these “Pig Wings.”
What are Pig Wings?
Pig Wings are specially cut pork shanks where the meat is cut away from the bone.
French-trimmed pork shanks are a meaty alternative to chicken wings and taste great with blue cheese dressing on the side.
Pig wings are wonderful braised. The meat just falls off the bone! In this recipe, we grill the pig wings and baste them with a delicious buffalo-style sauce!
Serve these spicy pork shanks with a side of Grilled Corn On the Cob in Foil!
Recipe
Buffalo Pig Wings
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pig wings
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons celery salt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the buffalo basting sauce:
- 1 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- (optional) celery, blue cheese or ranch dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Heat your grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, preparing for direct grilling.
- Lightly brush all sides of the pig wings with olive oil, then season with garlic, celery salt, salt and pepper.
- Place the wings on the grill and cook, turning often, until slightly charred and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- While the wings are cooking, stir the hot sauce together with the melted butter and the vinegar. Baste the wings and continue to cook, turning and basting occasionally, for another five minutes, until the wings are glazed and golden. Discard hot sauce after basting.
- Serve warm,with blue cheese dressing and celery on the side, if desired.
Notes
Michelle's Note: We used an instant read probe thermometer and checked the temperature of the pig wings at 15 minutes and 20 minutes. We did need to add a few extra minutes. It will depend on how thick your pork shanks are, ours were quite thick.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 919Total Fat 79gSaturated Fat 18gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 57gCholesterol 180mgSodium 4452mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 47g
The nutrition for this recipe is calculated by an app and may be incorrect.
If you love these Pig Wings, I think you'll also enjoy my Grilled Honey Bourbon Chicken Skewers!
Mike
Friday 11th of November 2022
What cut is the pig wing?
Michelle Goth
Monday 14th of November 2022
Hi Mike! The pig wings are French trimmed pork shanks. I only have one butcher shop here in Kansas City that keeps them on hand in the case, but most are willing to cut them if I call ahead.
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Ross M Roll
Monday 9th of September 2019
Where would ever find a pork shank?
Michelle
Monday 9th of September 2019
Hi Ross! You will need to call a local butcher. They can definitely cut them for you, but I hardly ever see them ready made in a case. I called mine and asked them for about 4 pounds, and they had them ready the next day!