Cranberry-Orange Relish with Mint

A thanksgiving staple. I’ve been making this for years. I give it to neighbors In glass jars. It’s fresh, easy to do and a great addition to turkey sandwiches and leftovers.

• Aym

• Santa Rosa, CA

• 11/21/2022

I make some version of this whenever I find fresh cranberries. Extra orange, extra ginger, no mint, more mint, grapefruit, more or less sugar - this recipe is just a jumping off point for making a cranberry relish. It's fabulous as is, but infinitely adjustable to taste.

• eandcinthekitchen

• Minneapolis, MN

• 11/27/2020

Very refreshing. Outstanding flavors. Highly recommend.

• jsbjk

• Winnetka, IL

• 11/29/2019

I have been making this since it was originally published in Gourmet. Our family never liked cranberry sauce - this is not that! It is crisp and refreshing - perfect pairing with a heavy meal. And, with a bit of whipped cream, it serves a second purpose as dessert for guests who want something a bit lighter.

• carollsc

• Irving, TX

• 11/22/2018

This is the best cranberry dish! People, including me, who have never liked or eaten traditional cranberry sauce LOVE this! Perfect as a refreshing side and then later with some whipped cream as a light dessert!

• carollsc

• dallas, TX

• 11/23/2017

I am making this relish AGAIN for thanksgiving, and I think I have been making it almost every year for over 10 years, so I must have seen it when it was originally published. I thought I should leave a review! This is a fantastic relish. It is different than a cranberry sauce. I always make this and also have a cranberry sauce as well. I prefer this relish though. People either love it or they don't, depending on their palate and their preference. I have several people ask for the recipe or request that I make it for the next thanksgiving. What I love most about this recipe is that it is SO easy to make, it looks beautiful, and it adds a very nice punch to the meal.

• mrsyd

• 11/22/2016

Delicious! So zingy and fresh!

• dawnlisette

• Washington, DC

• 11/21/2016

Incredible!!! Highly recommend. It's so fresh and zingy!

• dawnlisette

• Washington, DC

• 11/21/2016

This relish is very good. This will be my 2nd thanksgiving making it. I received a few requests to make it again this year.

• mrsyd

• 11/26/2014

I liked the flavors, it was bright and different. I found myself eating only a little bit though and there were tons of leftovers. Make sure your thanksgiving crew is open to mixing things up before you replace your regular cranberry sauce.

• molliefinley

• 3/12/2014

This was a surprise and wonderfully different. I left out the onion, since I have a few onion haters in the house. But even without, it was fresh and tasty. I must admit I was very suspicious about not cooking the cranberries, but I will be repeating this again.

• JeffatSRF

• 12/24/2012

This cranberry relish is delightful. It's nice to have a bite of fresh, slightly sweet and tart relish to round out the savory gravy and turkey at Thanksgiving. I received rave compliments all around. Even more interesting was using fresh, uncooked cranberries which had a nice crispy crunch to them. The recipe is perfect as is.

• heidikean

• La Jolla, CA

• 11/24/2012

I made this for Thanksgiving as a change from the usual cooked cranberry sauce. My family loved it - the fresh ginger was a nice taste surprise. Next time I'll add a little more mint, but otherwise won't change a thing.

• kandjh

• Atlanta, GA

• 11/24/2012

My brother made this for Thanksgiving. The red onion and mint gave the relish a more complex flavor than the usual cranberry relish. Everyone even the 2 year old loved it. Only one issue I can't use the leftovers for my cranberry pumpkin muffins on Friday morning.

• bikingbaker

• Torrington, CT

• 11/23/2012

Extremely simple, tastes bright and clean- sweet and slightly savory. An easy addition to Thanksgiving, and the family loves it. Be careful to sample the onion before adding it, as raw onion can vary a lot.

• makanops

• 11/22/2012