Alton Browns Cranberry Dipping Sauce Recipes

CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash the cranberries and discard any soft or wrinkled ones.
• Combine the orange juice, cranberry juice and honey in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cranberries and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Do not cook for more than 15 minutes as the pectin will start to break down and the sauce will not set as well. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
• Carefully spoon the cranberry sauce into a 3 cup mold. Place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
• Remove from the refrigerator, overturn the mold and slide out the sauce. Slice and serve.

TART CRANBERRY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• 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.

ALTON BROWN'S CRANBERRY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, (stainless steel is best) and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
• Pour into a blender or using a stick blender, puree until smooth. Check for salt and pepper and serve in individual dishes at each place setting.

CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash the cranberries and discard any soft or wrinkled ones.
• Combine the orange juice, cranberry juice and honey in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cranberries and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Do not cook for more than 15 minutes as the pectin will start to break down and the sauce will not set as well. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
• Carefully spoon the cranberry sauce into a 3-cup mold. Place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
• Once the cranberry sauce has cooled, overturn the mold and slide out the sauce. Slice and serve.

ALTON BROWN'S RED SAUCE

Steps:

• In a sieve over a medium non-reactive sauce pot, strain the tomatoes of their juice into the sauce pot. Add the sherry vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, oregano and basil to the tomato juice. Stir and cook over high heat. Once bubbles begin to form on the surface, reduce to a simmer. Allow liquid to reduce by 1/2 to a thickened, loose syrup consistency.
• Squeeze each tomato thoroughly to ensure most seeds are removed. Set the tomatoes aside.
• Cut the carrot, onion and celery into uniform sizes and combine with olive oil and garlic in a non-reactive roasting pan over low heat. Sweat the vegetables until the carrots are tender and the onions become translucent, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add the tomatoes and capers.
• Place the roasting pan on the middle rack of the oven and broil for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. The tomatoes should start to brown slightly on the edges with light caramelization.
• Remove the pan from the broiler. Place the pan over 2 burners on the stove. Add the white wine to the tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes over medium heat.
• Put the tomato mixture into a deep pot or bowl and add the reduced tomato liquid. Blend to desired consistency with a stick blender and adjust the seasoning to taste.

SWEET AND SOUR CRANBERRY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Cook stirring often, 2-3 minutes or until cranberry sauce is melted and sugar is dissolved.
• Remove from heat, and cool completely (about 30 minutes).
• Cooking time is cooling time.
• ENJOY!

CRANBERRY ORANGE DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar and orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened, Remove from the heat; stir in the cranberry sauce and cinnamon until blended. Cover and refrigerate. Serve cold.