Current Time 0:00
/
Duration Time 0:00
Progress: NaN%

Bourbon and Orange Cranberry Sauce

Give your classic Thanksgiving cranberry sauce a Southern kick with sweet and smoky Bourbon complemented by bright citrus.

Egg FreeNut FreePescatarian

4

Servings

20 Mins

Prep Time

17 Mins

Cook Time

Cooking Steps

Hide Videos

1. Add the Butter to a Preheated Pot

Preheat the pot to 320°F/160°C (medium), add the butter and melt completely.

  • Unsalted Butter(diced)4 Tbsps.
Current Time 0:00
/
Duration Time 0:00
Progress: NaN%

2. Brown the Butter

Cook the butter until it browns for 2 minutes and 50 seconds. Stir frequently.

Current Time 0:00
/
Duration Time 0:00
Progress: NaN%

3. Add and Cook the Cranberries

Cook the cranberries in the butter for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Cranberries(fresh or frozen)8 oz
Current Time 0:00
/
Duration Time 0:00
Progress: NaN%

4. Add the Orange Juice and Bourbon and Simmer the Sauce

Reduce the temperature to 240°F/115°C (medium-low) and once the liquid comes to a simmer, cook the cranberries for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Orange Juice¼ cup
  • Bourbon¼ cup
Current Time 0:00
/
Duration Time 0:00
Progress: NaN%

5. Stir in the Remaining Ingredients

  • Granulated Sugar½ cup
  • Orange Peel2
  • Kosher Salt1 tsp.
  • Black Pepper(freshly cracked)20 turns
Current Time 0:00
/
Duration Time 0:00
Progress: NaN%

6. Cook the Sauce

Cook the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and making sure to gently crush the berries.

Current Time 0:00
/
Duration Time 0:00
Progress: NaN%

7. Remove and Serve

Transfer to a serving bowl if using immediately. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

Current Time 0:00
/
Duration Time 0:00
Progress: NaN%