CRANBERRY HOT WINGS

My daughter and her friends can’t get enough of these cranberry-flavored wings. The popular appetizers remind me of all the wonderful celebrations and parties we’ve had through the years.

—Noreen McCormick Danek, Cromwell, CT

Prep: 45 min. • Cook: 35 min. + broiling • Makes: about 4 dozen

1 can (14 oz.) jellied cranberry sauce

1/2 cup orange juice

1/4 cup hot pepper sauce

2 Tbsp. soy sauce

2 Tbsp. honey

1 Tbsp. brown sugar

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

2 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. dried minced onion

1 garlic clove, minced

5 lbs. chicken wings (about 24 wings)

1 tsp. salt

4 tsp. cornstarch

2 Tbsp. cold water

1.  Whisk together first 10 ingredients. For chicken, use a sharp knife to cut through two wing joints; discard wing tips. Place wing pieces in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; sprinkle with salt. Pour cranberry mixture over top. Lock lid; make sure vent is closed. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 10 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.

2.  Remove wings to a 15x10x1-in. pan; arrange in a single layer. Preheat broiler. Meanwhile, skim fat from cooking juices in pressure cooker. Select saute setting, and adjust for high heat. Bring juices to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced by half, 20-25 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until glaze is thickened, 1-2 minutes.

3.  Broil wings 3-4 in. from heat until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Brush with glaze before serving. Serve with remaining glaze.

NOTE: Uncooked chicken wing sections (wingettes) may be substituted for whole chicken wings.

1 PIECE: 71 cal., 4g fat (1g sat. fat), 15mg chol., 122mg sod., 5g carb. (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g pro.