- Juicer: Food processor with juicing capabilities to easily prepare fresh cranberries or other fruits for the sauce.
- Mortar and Pestle: An essential tool for grinding ginger root into a fine paste, enhancing its flavor in the sauce.
- Cutting Board: A sturdy cutting board to safely chop both vegetables (like onions or shallots) and fruits used as accompaniments to your cranberry sauce.
- Chef's Knife: A sharp chef's knife for efficient chopping of ginger, garlic, or any additional ingredients needed.
- Saucepan: A standard 2-quart saucepan is suitable for simmering the cranberries and sugar to create the sauce base. You might also consider a larger pot if scaling up the recipe significantly.
- Strainer: A fine mesh strainer can be used after cooking to remove any seeds from the sauce, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Measuring Cup and Spoons: Accurate measurements of ingredients are crucial for achieving the desired taste balance in your sauce. These items ensure precision when measuring sugar or liquid quantities.
- Digital Kitchen Scale: For precise measurement, especially if you're adjusting a recipe based on its weight rather than volume. This is useful for converting ingredients to match dietary preferences like low-carb versions.
- Immersion Blender: An immersion blender can be used for quickly pureeing the sauce, especially if you're using frozen cranberries or want a smoother texture. It offers convenience and speed in processing.
- Garlic Press: If garlic is part of your recipe to complement the ginger flavor in the cranberry sauce, a garlic press can save time by extracting juice without the hassle of chopping.
- Silicone Spatula: A silicone spatula can help stir and scrape sides of pots or pans during cooking. It's flexible enough to work with different pan materials, making it a versatile tool in sauce preparation.
16 ounces fresh cranberries, picked over and rinsed
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
Finely grated zest from 1 orange
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