pnw cranberry sauce

Name: PNW Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 - package cranberries, fresh or frozen; 2 cup(s) red zinfandel wine (more may be needed later); 1/2 cup(s) balsamic vinegar; 2 stick(s) cinnamon; 4 - star anise pods; 1 cup(s) dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon(s) whole cloves

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Beth Renzetti

Updated on Aug 28, 2014

This was originally named 'Cranberry sauce with Zinfandel, Star Anise and Black pepper' which didn't fit in the title box. I discovered that the flavors are very Pacific Northwest from the cranberries that are grown there to the star anise representing the Asian influence on foods there to the Zinfandel wine produced in the area. Enjoy.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - package cranberries, fresh or frozen
2 cups red zinfandel wine (more may be needed later)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 sticks cinnamon
4 - star anise pods
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon whole cloves

How To Make pnw cranberry sauce

Step 1

In a non-reactive saucepan, combine the cranberries, wine, balsamic, cinnamon sticks and anise pods.

Step 2

If you’re unsure about how sweet the sauce will be, begin with 1/2 cup sugar. The rest may be added later to taste.
Step 3

Use a tea ball or cheesecloth bag to hold the peppercons and cloves. Add to the pot.
Step 4

Bring the berries to boiling then reduce to medium-low. The cranberries will cook completely in 20-30 minutes, bursting and turning deep red.
Step 5

In the last few minutes of cooking, taste for sugar and stir in more as desired. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Step 6

Remove the spices sticks, pods and the peppercorns.
Step 7

Add more wine for a more pronounced Zinfandel flavor. Adjust the sugar, to taste.
Step 8

Store in a clean jar and it will last indefinitely refrigerated. But I'll bet it doesn't get uneaten that long. ;)
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