Biggest Turkey Day Decision: Cranberry Sauce or Reliah?

[MarkD]

My wife’s family always made the relish using a bag of fresh cranberries, a large orange rind and all and a cup of sugar (which we cut to a half cup) whereas my mine always dumped a jellied sauce right out of a can. What a difference!

Of course cooking the bird well, a good stuffing and yummy gravy are maybe even more important but the relish is the only way to go where a cranberry side dish is concerned in my book. We made ours last night so it will be ready in time for Thursday.

So what say you: sauce or relish?

 

[debodun]

I make my own relish (sort of) by rehydrating craisins with orange juice.

 

[helenbacque]

I like both. Relish always better if made day before. Needs to mellow. If canned sauce, must be whole berry.

 

[MarkD]

I make my own relish (sort of) by rehydrating craisins with orange juice.

Nice work around!

 

[debodun]

Put as many cranberries as you want in a microwave safe bowl. Add about 2/3 that volume of orange juice. Microwave 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let rest at room temp for an hour.

 

[caroln]

Plain 'ol Ocean Spray cranberry sauce for me.

 

[jujube]

I cook the cranberries in orange juice, put in chopped mandarin oranges (preferably fresh but you can used canned), pecans, raisins, and just enough sugar to cut the tartness, and let it set overnight. Everyone seems to like it.

I think the jellied clear stuff out of a can is an abomination.

 

[debodun]

I think the jellied clear stuff out of a can is an abomination.

I've had a can of jellied cranberry sauce on the kitchen counter for months and haven't had it yet. Maybe some day when I have roasted chicken....

 

[-Oy-]

Mmmmm the main thing I like with my Turkey is... erm... more Turkey!

Pigs in blankets and a good stuffing (ooh err missus!) maybe.

No sauces or relishes needed.

 

[Lilac]

Homemade cranberry sauce w/crushed pineapple & sugar to taste.