Makes about 30 Chicken Wings

INGREDIENTS

3 pounds chicken wings or little drumsticks
¾ cup dried cherries
½ cup mezcal (the smokier the better)
½ cup agave syrup
Zest and juice of 1 lime
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted
Salt/cracked black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F.

On a lightly greased baking sheet, place chicken wings, and generously season them with salt and cracked black pepper. Place in the oven, and back for about 15 to 20 minutes or until just before golden brown and just about done.

In a small saucepan, combine dried cherries, mezcal, agave, and zest and juice of lime. Bring to a boil then take off heat. Add cilantro leaves and cumin seeds, and allow to soak until totally cool, about 10 to 15 minutes. Blend mixture in a blender until smooth.

In a large mixing bowl, or mixing in two batches, gently toss chicken wings with sauce. Place back on baking sheet, and bake another 5 to 7 minutes or until browned well.