Fresh Ginger Cranberry Relish Food

CRANBERRY-GINGER RELISH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring cranberries, sugar, ginger, and 2 tablespoons water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until most of the cranberries have popped, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in vinegar.
• Remove relish from heat. Let cool to room temperature, and serve.

FRESH CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Combine 2 pounds cranberries, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup Grand Marnier and the zest and juice of 1 orange in a food processor; pulse until chunky. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

FRESH GINGER CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Cut unpeeled orange and lemon into wedges; remove any seeds. Transfer orange and lemon to a food processor; add remaining ingredients. Pulse until chopped. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate, covered, overnight.

GINGER-CINNAMON CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring water and sugar to a boil in a pot over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the cranberries, ginger, and cinnamon stick; return the mixture to a boil and cook until the cranberries start popping, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sauce to a shallow container; chill in refrigerator until cold, about 3 hours.

RAW CRANBERRY DATE RELISH WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Using a large, sharp knife, dice the dates and crystallized ginger into small, uniform dice. Thinly slice the scallions and then mince them finely.
• Put the cranberries in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times until they are in rough pieces. Add the honey, lime juice, jalapeño, cilantro, fresh ginger, salt, and pepper and continue to pulse until finely diced. Add the dates, crystalized ginger, and scallions and pulse once or twice to combine.
• Refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to blend thoroughly. Serve at room temperature.

GINGER CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest and juice in a large pot and heat over medium heat. Cook and stir occasionally until berries pop, about 20 minutes. Let cool until thickened.

GINGER CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse cranberries. Grate 2 teaspoons zest from the orange and the lemon. Juice the lemon. Remove orange peel and seeds, chop orange into 1/2 inch pieces. Peel and grate ginger root.
• In a nonreactive saucepan, combine orange chunks, cranberries, grated ginger, lemon juice, sugar, and cranberry juice. At this point, I like to add orange and lemon zest, a dash of cayenne, and a little orange juice (Alternately, the zest makes a good garnish just before serving).
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, stir occasionally until thickened and most of the berries have popped:.
• Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl to cool, stirring occasionally, then refrigerate to chill thoroughly.
• I never liked cranberry sauce until I made this one.

FRESH GINGER RELISH

Steps:

• Combine ginger, sweet pepper, vinegar, orange juice, brown sugar and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
• Cover and chill before serving, if desired.
• Serv with grilled or roasted meats or in place of pickle relish.
• Refrigerate any remaining ginger relish for up to 1 week.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH GINGER AND CLOVE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring cranberries, sugar, water, ginger, and cloves to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have burst and sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

GINGER CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop open, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• 2. Skim foam off the surface with a metal spoon and discard. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 months.