Cranberry Herb Sauce Recipe
Description: A delectable Cranberry Herb Sauce perfect for accompanying poultry, lamb, or pork dishes. It’s also a delightful addition to dressings and sweet potatoes. This sauce freezes exceptionally well, making it a convenient option for meal prep. The recipe is sourced from Save Mart Supermarkets, ensuring quality and taste.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Servings: Approximately 2 1/2 cups of sauce
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 | Onions |
| 4 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Tablespoon canola oil |
| 1 | Package cranberries |
| 2 1/2 | Cups water |
| 2 | Cups dry red wine |
| 2/3 | Cup honey |
| 2 | Teaspoons dried thyme |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon dried rosemary |
| 4 | Bay leaves |
| 5 | Drops Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | Teaspoon red pepper flakes |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by finely chopping the onions and mincing the garlic cloves.
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Sauté Aromatics: In a large saucepan, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, stirring occasionally until the onions are softened and translucent, usually about 5-7 minutes.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the package of cranberries to the saucepan, along with the water, dry red wine, honey, dried thyme, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes.
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Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for approximately 1 hour, or until the mixture has reduced by half. Stir the sauce frequently during this time to prevent sticking or burning.
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Remove Bay Leaves: After simmering, remove and discard the bay leaves from the saucepan.
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Blend Sauce: Using a blender, food processor, or hand blender, puree the sauce until it reaches a smooth consistency, resembling thick gravy.
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Serve: This delicious Cranberry Herb Sauce is now ready to serve! It pairs wonderfully with poultry, lamb, or pork dishes. Additionally, it can be drizzled over sweet potatoes or used as a flavorful dressing.
Tips:
- Make Ahead: This sauce can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, or frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust Seasoning: Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences. You can add more honey for sweetness or adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.
- Texture: If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can strain it through a fine mesh sieve after blending to remove any remaining solids.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 579.9
- Fat: 5.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 30.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 103.8g
- Fiber: 7.5g
- Sugar: 83.5g
- Protein: 1.8g
Enjoy your homemade Cranberry Herb Sauce! 🍽️
