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smoked cranberry sauce
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Smoked Cranberry Sauce

An easy slightly sweet, slightly tart smoked cranberry sauce with some optional add-inns.
Course Condiment / Sauce
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Chill time 2 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 111kcal
Author Breanna Stark

Ingredients

  • 24 oz fresh cranberries
  • 2 oranges juice only
  • 2 lemons juice only
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat your smoker to 300°F.
  • Add the cranberries to an aluminum tray.
  • Squeeze the juice from the lemons and oranges on top and add the water.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar over and mix until all the cranberries are well coated.
  • Make sure the cranberries are spread out evenly in the tray.
  • Place the tray on the grates of the smoker and let cook for 4 hours, or until the cranberries start to burst and the sauce has reached your desired consistency.
  • Chill in the fridge for 2 hours prior to serving.

Notes

Can I use frozen cranberries if I don't have fresh ones? Yes, you can use them from frozen, no need to defrost.
Can I use bottled citrus juice? Yes. A medium lemon yields 3 tbsp juice and an orange about 1/3 of a cup. 
I prefer my cranberry sauce a little less chunky. Once it has cooled slightly, pop half of it into a blender and blend until smooth, alternatively you can use a jug and an immersion blender, then mix it back into the nonblended sauce.
I prefer my cranberry sauce thicker. Simply cook it a bit longer.
I prefer my cranberry sauce thinner. Stick closer to the 3-hour timeframe. Just check on it every 30 minutes or so after you hit the 3-hour mark until it reaches your desired consistency.
Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, it can be made up to 4 days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator. 
What temperature do I serve it at? It's personal preference. Straight from the fridge, room temperature or warmed through.
Can I add anything else to this cranberry sauce? Yes, check out our suggestions above to spice up this dish with a little more flavor.
What flavor wood should I use for smoking? A lighter profile wood as you do not want to overpower the dish with smoke. Pecan, apple, or cherry are all great options!

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.4mg