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Set a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
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Add the red onion and garlic and saute until the onions are lightly caramelized, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Add the vinegar and brown sugar to the pan and bring to a boil.
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Continue to cook until the vinegar is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes.
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Add the hard cider and reduce by half, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add the remaining ingredients and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 12 to 14 minutes.
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Remove from the heat, discard the sage, and puree using an immersion blender.
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Use immediately or store in an airtight plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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It will make about 4 cups of sauce.
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Preheat the oven to broil and position a rack 6 to 8 inches from the broiler unit.
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Line 2 large baking sheets with aluminum foil.
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Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
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Place chicken wings in a large bowl and add 2 1/2 cups of the Apple Cider Barbecue Sauce.
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Toss to coat.
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Divide the wings evenly among the 2 prepared baking sheets and place one baking sheet in the oven (or both if both baking sheets will fit on 1 rack) and broil until lightly caramelized, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Remove from the oven, turn wings over and continue cooking until browned on the second side, 2 to 4 minutes longer.
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Stir once more to coat with any sauce on the pan and continue cooking until well caramelized and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes longer.
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Repeat with the remaining baking sheet, if necessary.
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Allow wings to cool slightly before serving.
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Serve with remaining barbecue sauce on the side for guests to use, if desired and alongside the Potato Salad.
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Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover by 1-inch.
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Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are just tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Drain, cool, then cut the potatoes into quarters.
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In a large mixing bowl combine potatoes with all remaining ingredients and gently toss to combine.
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Refrigerate the salad several hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.