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Cranberry-Currant Relish

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Cranberry Sauce
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lastnightsdinner's Notes: I was never a big fan of cranberry sauce until the first Thanksgiving I spent with my husband Mike. We had been dating about 8 months by then and I came down to New York for the long holiday...
I was never a big fan of cranberry sauce until the first Thanksgiving I spent with my husband Mike. We had been dating about 8 months by then and I came down to New York for the long holiday weekend, where the two of us prepared a Thanksgiving feast in his tiny Park Slope kitchen. He made Alain Ducasse’s delicious Peppered Cranberry Marmalade, and it opened my eyes – it was a far cry from the insipid canned stuff I grew up on. This recipe is inspired in part by that recipe, as well as by the Italian condiment mostarda, one of my favorite accompaniments to all sorts of roast meats. It’s tart and a little sweet, with a kick of spice from the ginger and black pepper.

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Serves 3 cups

3 cups fresh cranberries Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup dried currants Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup minced shallot Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup dry red wine Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup Sherry vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon black peppercorns, lightly crushed Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon lemon peel, julienned Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon coarsely grated fresh ginger Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons honey Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon Kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient

Combine all ingredients in a small non-reactive saucepan.
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Bring just to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer over low-to-medum heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Cool and serve alongside your favorite roast meat or poultry.
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7 Comments on Cranberry-Currant Relish

MrsWheelbarrow added over 2 years ago

Oh my gosh, this looks wonderful. I'm going to have to make at least three cranberry sauces this year. I cannot make my mind up.

lastnightsdinner added over 2 years ago

Punishment for compelling us to make both of your fabulous stuffing/dressing recipes! ;D

lastnightsdinner added over 2 years ago

Thanks, everyone!

KelseyTheNaptimeChef added over 2 years ago

Yummy! I have a husband who still demands the canned stuff - which is unusual since he likes good food. I'm working on new cranberry sauce recipes this year to try and break that habit!