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Pork Wings with Bourbon BBQ Demi & Roasted Peaches

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Yes, Pork wings. These are about 3 oz each, and absolutely delicious. Pork wings are a cut that needs to be braised. It is from the Achilles tendon, and if not braised will be very tough. These are actually a pre -braised product, and this is the first time I have used them. I have to say, I am impressed . I made a BBQ demi , which is the base for the sauce, and the liquid I heat the tender little suckers up in. I do a quick saute of the wings, hit it with some bourbon to deglaze , and pour in the demi . I cover the pan and simmer about 10 minutes, until the sauce has reduced to the right consistency . Separately , I saute roasted sweet peppers, bacon lardons , and spinach for the veggies. I just used the garlic whipped potatoes, because this dish doesn't need any crazy starch. I also roasted of some peach slices with a little brown sugar. Nothing in the dish is overpowering, but you can differentiate all the components as they come together to make a terrific dish. We will be