Cranberry Salsa – A Favorite for the Holidays

Prepare a few spicy favorites this holiday season to heat up the occasion.

A few jalapenos round out this Cranberry Salsa recipe. Great with grilled or roasted turkey and all the trimmings.

2 cups chopped fresh cranberries (usually available only during the holiday season)
1 large orange, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated ginger
3 jalapeno chiles, stems removed, chopped
1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate

Combine all the ingredients and allow to sit while the turkey is cooking, to blend the flavors.

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6 serrano or jalapeno chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced

1 large onion, either yellow or purple, minced

2 medium tomatoes, chopped very fine

2 bunches finely chopped cilantro

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup, or less to taste, red wine vinegar

Mix all of the ingredients together and let stand at room temperature for at least an hour.

Keep refrigerated after use.