Pork Free Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this cranberry-orange relish is the kind of condiment that steals the show at any table. Fresh cranberries simmer down with squeezed orange juice, maple syrup, and a gentle hit of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger until the whole thing transforms into a glossy, loose jam that smells absolutely incredible. The orange zest gets stirred in right at the end, keeping its fragrance vivid and fresh rather than cooked off. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork derivatives — no gelatin, no hidden additives, just whole, clean pantry staples you can feel good about. It comes together in one saucepan in well under half an hour, making it an easy win whether you're prepping ahead for a holiday spread or just want something special on a weeknight. The relish thickens beautifully as it chills, so it slices cleanly alongside roasted meats, spreads onto warm rolls, or even dollops over yogurt the next morning. Make a jar of this once and you'll wonder why you ever reached for the canned stuff.
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8 servings
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges)
- 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 1 medium orange)
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and sea salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine.
- 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to burst and the mixture starts to bubble, about 5 minutes.
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