Tequila Cranberry Relish

This Tequila Cranberry Relish is a variation on the cranberry relish my mom always makes. People often ask about her secret recipe, but it’s really just the recipe on the back of the ocean spray cranberry bags. 1 bag of cranberries, 1 orange, 1 cup sugar. I use less sugar, and mix a tequila sauce with the relish. It adds just a little more depth of flavor that keeps us in our Mexican theme. Whether you update yours, or go with the original, you can’t lose on this Tequila Cranberry Relish; it’s amazing.

12 ounces cranberries
3 tablespoons tequila (white)
½ cup granulated sugar
zest and juice of ½ grapefruit

In a small pot, combine the cranberries, tequila, sugar, zest and juice. Cook on medium high, stirring occasionally until all the berries have burst. Stir together an remove from heat.

16 ounces cranberries
¾ cup sugar
¼ grapefruit
1 orange (two ends removed)

In a food processor, add grapefruit, orange and sugar and pulse a few time, until the citrus is beginning to break down. Add the cranberries. Pulse until the cranberries are well diced but still distinctive. Combine the sauces in a serving bowl. This makes ahead very well. And you definitely want leftovers. It’s great on sandwiches and breakfast items. I make it from time to time year round.