Tart Cranberry Dipping Sauce
Skip the traditional canned cranberry sauce and mix up this refreshingly tart cranberry dipping sauce instead; it's turkey's perfect pairing. I find that dipping sauce provides an unexpected way to deliver on some expected Thanksgiving flavors. Not to mention, it's also a whole lot easier to make than classic giblet gravy. This recipe first appeared in Season 1 of Good Eats.
ACTIVE TIME: 35 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Software
- 1 pound frozen cranberries
- 2 cups orange juice
- 3 cups ginger ale
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 orange, zested
Specialized Hardware
- Immersion blender or conventional blender
Procedure
- Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive (stainless steel) saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by half, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Carefully puree with an immersion blender or in a conventional blender until smooth. Check for seasoning and serve alongside your roast turkey.