Description
A tangy, sweet, and probiotic-rich cranberry relish with ginger and orange zest, perfect for elevating your holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Filtered water
Instructions
- Wash the cranberries thoroughly and discard any bruised ones. Peel and finely grate the ginger. Zest the orange and set it aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cranberries, grated ginger, orange zest, honey, and sea salt. Use a wooden spoon to lightly mash the cranberries, releasing their juices.
- Spoon the cranberry mixture into a clean glass jar. Press it down firmly to pack the ingredients tightly.
- Pour filtered water over the cranberry mixture until the jar is full, leaving about 1 inch of headspace. Place a fermentation weight on top to keep the cranberries submerged.
- Cover the jar with a lid or cheesecloth secured with a rubber band. Leave it at room temperature (around 65–75°F) for 3–5 days. Check daily to ensure the cranberries stay submerged.
- After 3 days, taste the relish. If it’s tangy and slightly effervescent, it’s ready! Transfer the jar to the refrigerator to slow down fermentation and enjoy.
Notes
[‘Use fresh cranberries and ginger for the best flavor.’, ‘Sterilize your jar and tools to avoid contamination during fermentation.’, ‘Check the jar daily to ensure the cranberries remain submerged in the brine.’, ‘Adjust sweetness by adding more honey before fermenting.’, ‘Experiment with add-ins like cinnamon or nutmeg for a holiday twist.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-5 days (fermentation)
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 100
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: cranberry relish, lacto-fermented, holiday recipe, probiotic, gut health, cranberry, ginger, orange zest, fermented food