Zippy Peppered Cranberry Relish Recipes

ZIPPY CRANBERRY APPETIZER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring sugars and water to a boil over medium heat. Stir in cranberries; return to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool. , Stir in horseradish and mustard. Transfer to a large bowl; refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, spread cream cheese over crackers; top with cranberry mixture.

SPICY RED PEPPER CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Put sugar, jalapeños, lemon juice, salt and cayenne in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup water, then stir with a wooden spoon to dissolve sugar, and simmer 2 minutes.
• Add ginger and cranberries, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and let mixture cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have softened and no liquid remains in pan, about 15 minutes.
• Let cool and taste. Add more cayenne or jalapeños if desired. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

ZIPPY RASPBERRY ROAST PORK

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, brown roast on all sides in 3 teaspoons oil. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. , In a food processor, combine the rosemary, sage, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining oil; cover and process until smooth. Rub over roast. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 70 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the raspberries, sugar, vinegar, chipotle peppers and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 2 cups. Press through a sieve; discard seeds. , Brush 2 tablespoons of sauce over pork. Bake 5-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce.

ZIPPY CRANBERRY CHEDDAR SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and milk until well blended. Season with mustard powder and cayenne pepper, then mix in dried cranberries. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

ZIPPY CRANBERRY APPETIZER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring sugars and water to a boil over medium heat.
• Stir in cranberries and return to a boil.
• Cook for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool.
• Stir in horseradish and mustard.
• Transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
• Just before serving, spread cream cheese over crackers and top with cranberry mixture.

ZIPPY PEPPERED CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Regular powdery pepper makes it really hot and too peppery.
• **Do not attempt to crack or grind the pepper yourself**.
• Combine all of the above in a food processor and pulse until it is the consistency of chunky salsa (probably will have to be done in 2 batches).
• Blend together in a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight or for 2 nights.
• If you serve too soon it will be way too peppery.
• Serve chilled.