SHALLOT-GIN CRANBERRY SAUCE

SHALLOT-GIN CRANBERRY SAUCE image

Yield 10-12 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 quart cranberry juice
1 c. sugar
12 oz. fresh cranberries (or frozen)
3 shallots, finely diced
zest of 2 oranges
salt
splash of gin, to taste (optional, but if you're concerned about alcohol, simmer for a few min before adding)
Fresh tarragon, chopped, to taste (optional, but nice)

Steps:

1. The DAY BEFORE, generously salt the shallots and reserve them in the fridge. 2. Reduce the cranberry juice by half, then add the sugar and fresh cranberries. Cook on low until the cranberries are tender. Drain the cranberries and reserve the liquid. In a blender, puree about half the cranberries with a few tablespoons of the reduced juice to get a smooth puree, and reserve the puree along with the soft cranberries, in the fridge. 3. The following day, drain the shallots and combine them with the cranberry puree, the soft whole cranberries, orange zest, and gin and tarragon, if using.