Bourbon BBQ Smoked Chicken Wings

INGREDIENTS

lbs chicken wings, patted dry

sweet and smoky chicken rub ((or your favorite store-bought rub))

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

hickory wood pellets

1/2

medium sweet yellow onion (, finely minced)

5 cloves

garlic (, finely minced)

1/2 cup

bourbon (use a good quality)

1/4 cup

tomato paste

2 cups

ketchup

1/2 cup

packed light brown sugar

1/3 cup

apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup

Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp

liquid smoke

1/2 tbsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper

few dashes of hot sauce ((optional))