Cranberry Serrano Relish

By sandycon

Sweet, spicy, tart and flavorful, this cranberry Serrano relish is a perfect side for Thanksgiving, or serve with grilled chicken or pork. Yum.

Ingredients

• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, grated and peeled
• 1 serrano chile, diced
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 (12-ounce) bag cranberries
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Grated zest of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Cook 1 diced red onion in 1 tablespoon canola oil in a saucepan over high heat until soft. Stir in 1 grated peeled 2-inch piece of ginger and 1 diced serrano chile; cook 30 seconds.

Add 1 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar; cook until the sugar dissolves.

Add half a 12 ounce bag cranberries; cook until the berries pop and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Add the rest of the cranberries; cook 1 minute.

Off the heat, stir in 2 tablespoons honey, the grated zest of 1 lime, and salt and pepper. Let cool slightly, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.