Cranberry Ginger Relish
by: Chef Mike Shannon
Ingredients
2 seedless oranges, rinsed and zested
3 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed (see Chef’s Notes)
⅓ cup granulated sugar
½ cup chopped crystallized ginger (Penzeys is my favorite)
¼ cup mint leaves, minced
Instructions
Prepare the oranges
After removing the zest, peel the pith from each orange with a knife. Cut each orange into eight sections.
Chop the mixture
Combine the orange pieces, zest, and cranberries in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped.
Add sweetness and flavor
Add the sugar and ginger, then pulse until just combined.
Finish and chill
Transfer the relish to a small bowl, stir in the mint, and chill until ready to serve.
Serve
Serve: When ready to use, drain (see Chef’s Notes) and enjoy!
Chef’s Notes
If you can’t find fresh cranberries, frozen ones work just as well.
Save the drained liquid to make a refreshing drink with sparkling wine or club soda.