Baked Chicken Wings

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   For the chicken wings and brine: Combine the salt, sugar, vinegar and 5 cups water in a nonreactive container and stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved.

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   Put the chicken wings in the brine and marinate, refrigerated, at least 12 hours.

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   For the pickled celery: Put the vinegar, sugar and pickling spice in a saucepot.

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   Add the celery and bring to a boil over medium heat.

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   Remove from the heat and let the celery cool in the pickling liquid.

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   (You can also store the celery in the pickling liquid.)

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   For the wing glaze: Combine the honey, vinegar, soy sauce and lemon juice in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.

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   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

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   Remove the wings from the brine and discard the brine.

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    Put the wings in a roasting pan and bake until a meat thermometer inserted in the wings registers 165 degrees F, about 25 minutes.

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    Toss the hot wings in the wing glaze to coat.

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    Serve with the pickled celery and your favorite dipping sauces.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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