Cranberry Meat Sauce Recipes

Cranberry sauce for meat will surprise you with its uniqueness. But the combination of sweet and sour gravy and a variety of meats has been tested for centuries. Such recipes are especially popular in the northern regions, where wild cranberries can be found in abundance: in the Scandinavian countries, in the UK and in Canada. In the United States, cranberry-to-meat sauce became most popular after cultivars of cranberries were developed and grown commercially.

How to make cranberry sauce for meat: a simple step-by-step recipe with a photo

In our country, traditionally, cranberry sauce was used not for meat, but for pancakes, pancakes and various confectionery products. But it is worth trying to make cranberry sauce for meat dishes, and it will certainly take its rightful place among other seasonings and preparations in the kitchen.

In addition, cranberry sauce will not only be tasty, but also a healthy addition, especially to fatty meats.

There are only a few main features that should be considered when making cranberry sauce for meat:

1. Both fresh and frozen cranberries are used, although fresh ripe berries produce a more refined flavoring.
2. So that there is no bitterness in the taste, an exceptionally ripe berry is selected, which is distinguished by an even red color.
3. For the manufacture of seasonings, they do not use aluminum dishes, since this metal is capable of reacting with the acid of cranberries, which will entail unpleasant consequences for health.

Cranberry sauce for meat

This cranberry sauce is made according to the simplest recipe, which can be further complicated by adding a variety of new ingredients. It goes well with a dish made from any type of meat, therefore it is considered universal.

Prepare:

• 150 g ripe cranberries;
• 50 g brown or white sugar;
• 1 tbsp. l. starch;
• 100 g of purified water.

You can make a delicious sauce for meat in just 10 minutes.

1. The selected and washed berries are put into an enamel container, filled with 50 g of water.
2. Add sugar, heat to + 100 ° C and wait until the cranberries burst in boiling water.
3. At the same time, starch is diluted in the remaining amount of water.
4. Slowly pour the starch diluted in water into boiling cranberries and stir well.
5. Boil the cranberry mass over low heat for 3-4 minutes.
6. Let it cool slightly and grind with a blender.
7. Cool in the room and then store in the refrigerator.

The sauce is usually served chilled with meat and kept in the refrigerator for about 15 days.

Cranberry Sweet Sauce

For those who are very fond of sweet foods, you can try making cranberry sauce with more sugar. For example, instead of 50 g, put 100 g of sugar in the ingredients of the previous recipe. In this case, the taste of the seasoning will become more intense and sweet, and it is more suitable for meatballs or meatballs.

Cranberry poultry sauce

This sauce can also be called universal, but in relation to the meat of any poultry.

Ingredients:

• 500 g fresh cranberries;
• 150 g red onions;
• 3 cloves of garlic;
• 300 g granulated sugar;
• 2 g ground black pepper;
• 2 tbsp. l. cognac;
• 15 g salt;
• a small ginger root about 4-5 cm long;
• ½ tbsp. l. cinnamon.

Making cranberry sauce for poultry meat according to this recipe is easy:

1. Finely chop the onion and fry in a deep frying pan with oil.
2. Add finely chopped garlic and ginger root to it.
3. Stew for about 5 minutes, then add peeled cranberries and 100 g of water.
4. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, sugar and cinnamon.
5. After 5-10 minutes of stewing, pour in brandy.
6. Warm up for a couple of minutes and allow to cool.

It can be served both warm and cold.

Cranberry sauce for cold cuts

The following recipe is ideal for slicing meat or ham, and will also be interesting for vegetarians, as it will enrich many vegetable dishes with its spicy taste.

Ingredients:

• 80 g cranberries;
• 30 ml of pickle from cucumbers or tomatoes;
• 1 tbsp. l. honey;
• 1 tbsp. l. olive or mustard oil;
• a pinch of salt;
• ½ tsp mustard powder.

It is prepared very simply and very quickly:

1. All ingredients, except for spices, are mixed in one container and beat with a blender until a homogeneous mass is formed.
2. Add salt and mustard and mix thoroughly again.
3. An original and very healthy sauce for meat is ready.

Honey cranberry sauce

This sauce for meat or poultry is also prepared without heat treatment, it turns out to be surprisingly tasty and healthy.

Components:

• 350 g cranberries;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ glass of liquid honey;
• ground black pepper and salt to taste.

All ingredients are simply mixed in a deep bowl and chopped with a blender.

Cranberry sauce for fish

Cranberry sauce for fish turns out to be inimitable. Usually only a minimal amount of sugar is added to it or is limited to the addition of honey.

You will need:

• 300 g cranberries;
• 20-30 g butter;
• 1 medium onion;
• 1 orange;
• 2 tbsp. l. honey;
• salt and ground black pepper to taste.

It doesn't take long to make such a sauce.

1. Finely chopped onion is fried in a pan in butter.
2. The orange is poured over with boiling water and the zest is rubbed with it on a fine grater.
3. Juice is squeezed out of the orange pulp and the seeds must be removed, since it is in them that the main bitterness is contained.
4. In a deep container, combine the fried onions with the remaining oil, cranberries, zest and orange juice and honey.
5. The mixture is stewed over low heat for about 15 minutes, at the end pepper and salt are added to taste.
6. Grind with a blender and grind through a sieve.

The sauce is ready and can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for several weeks.

How to make cranberry duck sauce

Duck meat may have a peculiar smell and high fat content. Cranberry sauce will help smooth out these nuances and refine the finished dish.

Ingredients:

• 200 g cranberries;
• 1 orange;
• half a lemon;
• 1 tbsp. l. chopped ginger root;
• 100 g sugar;
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg.

Making the sauce is also easy.

1. The selected cranberries are placed in a deep container and heated over low heat until the berries begin to burst.
   
2. The orange and lemon are scalded with boiling water, the zest is removed from the fruit and chopped with a knife.
3. Sugar, ginger, juice and citrus zest are added to the cranberries.
4. Taste and add a little salt to taste.
5. Heat for another 5 minutes, then add nutmeg, stir and remove from heat.

Cranberry sauce with oranges and spices

A very tasty cranberry sauce with a variety of spices is prepared using a similar technology. Bright, rich taste and aroma make it a welcome guest during a festive feast.

Ingredients:

• 200 g cranberries;
• zest and juice from one orange;
• 1/3 tsp each rosemary, ground black pepper, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon;
• a pinch of ground allspice and cloves;
• 75 g sugar;

Apple cranberry sauce

This tender sauce for meat or poultry does not require any rare ingredients and no extra time.

Ingredients:

• 170 g fresh cranberries;
• 1 large apple;
• 100 ml of water;
• 100 g granulated sugar.

Preparation:

1. Peel the apple from the seed chambers.
   Advice! The apple skin can be left on if the fruit is from a known source. Otherwise, it is better to remove it.
2. Cut the apple into thin slices or small cubes.
3. In a deep bowl, mix washed cranberries and apples with water.
   
4. Heat to a boil, add sugar.
5. With even stirring, cook the sauce for about 10 minutes until the apples and cranberries soften.
6. Beat the cooled mixture with a blender.

Cranberry Lingonberry Sauce Recipe

This sauce for meat can also be called universal, especially since only berries, sugar and spices are required for its preparation:

• 200 g lingonberries;
• 200 g cranberries;
• 150 g cane sugar (regular white can also be used);
• a pinch of salt and nutmeg.

Manufacturing:

1. The berries are mixed in any deep heat-resistant container (except aluminum).
2. Add sugar and spices, heat until they are dissolved.
3. Without boiling, turn off the heating and cool.
4. The universal meat sauce is ready.

Cranberry sauce with wine

Wine or other alcoholic drinks give a special taste to the cranberry sauce. You should not be afraid of the aftertaste of alcohol, since it completely evaporates during the manufacturing process, leaving the aromatic substances inherent in the drink.

Prepare:

• 200 g of cranberries;
• 200 g of sweet onions;
• 200 ml semi-sweet red wine (Cabernet type);
• 25 g butter;
• 2 tbsp. l. dark honey;
• a pinch of basil and mint;
• black pepper and salt to taste.

Cooking steps:

1. The wine is poured into a small deep saucepan and boiled with stirring until its volume is halved.
2. At the same time, the onion, cut into half rings, is fried over high heat in butter.
3. Add honey, cranberries, onions and spices to a pot of wine.
4. Let it boil and remove from heat.
5. The sauce can be used with hot meat, or it can be cooled.

Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce

Many sugar-free cranberry sauce recipes use honey. Because cranberries are too sour, and without the added sweetness, the seasoning won't taste as delicious.

Prepare:

• 500 g cranberries;
• 2 small onions;
• 3 tbsp. l. honey;
• 2 tbsp. l. olive oil;
• black pepper and salt to taste.

Manufacturing:

1. Put cranberries in a saucepan, add finely chopped onions and 100 g of water, and then put them to simmer on a small fire.
2. After 15 minutes, the heating is turned off, the mixture is cooled and ground through a plastic sieve.
3. Add honey to the puree, stir in olive oil and the desired spices to your taste.

Frozen berry recipe

From frozen cranberries, you can make a sauce according to any of the recipes. But, since the berries will still lose some of their aroma and taste when defrosting, the following hot sauce recipe is ideal.

It will require:

• 350 g frozen cranberries;
• 200 ml of water;
• 10 ml of brandy;
• 200 g sugar;
• 2 pods of hot pepper;
• 2 pieces of star anise;
• 60 ml lemon juice;
• 5 g of salt.

Manufacturing:

1. Pour boiling water over frozen berries and place in a saucepan, add water and star anise.
2. Boil after boiling for 5-8 minutes, then cool and rub through a sieve. Remove the remaining pulp together with the star anise.
3. Wash the pepper, remove the seeds and cut into small pieces.
4. Mix cranberry puree with sugar, chopped pepper, add salt and lemon juice.
5. Put on medium heat and cook for about 12-15 minutes.
6. Pour in brandy, bring to a boil again and remove from heat.

Cranberry sauce for cheese

Cranberry cheese sauce is prepared according to the simplest recipe without using any spices and spices.

Prepare:

• 300 g cranberries;
• 150 g sugar.

Preparation:

1. Juice is squeezed out of cranberries in any convenient way.
2. Add sugar to the juice and boil for about 18-20 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.

Cranberry sauce will seem especially tasty if served with cheese fried in batter.

Conclusion

Cranberry sauce for meat is a non-standard and very tasty seasoning for both hot dishes and cold appetizers. It is easy to prepare and can last up to several weeks in the refrigerator.

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