Best 20 Cranberry Gravy Recipes

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Cranberry gravy is a delightful condiment that perfectly complements any holiday feast. Made with fresh or frozen cranberries, this tangy and flavorful sauce adds a vibrant pop of color and a burst of tartness to your plate. Whether you prefer a classic homemade cranberry sauce or a unique twist on the traditional recipe, this article has something for everyone. Discover an array of cranberry gravy recipes, each with its own distinct flavor profile and preparation method. From the simplicity of a 3-ingredient cranberry sauce to the tantalizing blend of cranberries, oranges, and ginger, these recipes offer a range of options to suit every taste and preference. Get ready to elevate your holiday meals with the perfect cranberry gravy, handmade with love and bursting with flavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WHAT A FACE! OPEN FACED HOT TURKEY SAMMYS WITH SAUSAGE STUFFING AND GRAVY, SMASHED POTATOES WITH BACON, WARM APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



What a Face! Open Faced Hot Turkey Sammys with Sausage Stuffing and Gravy, Smashed Potatoes with Bacon, Warm Apple Cranberry Sauce image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 pounds new potatoes or baby Yukon gold potatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
3 strips par cooked bacon, crisped in microwave and chopped (recommended: Ready Crisp)
Salt and pepper
1 cup store bought apple sauce
1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 slices whole grain bread
Butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 pound maple sausage, bulk or removed from large link casing
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
Salt and pepper
1 cup chicken stock or turkey broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock or turkey broth
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Salt
A few grinds black pepper
1 1/2 to 2 pounds turkey breast meat: roasted turkey breast or thick-cut deli turkey
4 slices whole grain bread
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley or chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat a medium skillet over medium high heat.
  • Place potatoes in a medium pot. Cut larger potatoes in half. Leave smaller baby potatoes whole. Cover potatoes with water and top with a lid. Place over high heat. When the water boils, salt water and cook potatoes with the lid off pot for 10 to 11 minutes, until tender.
  • Place a second low pot on the stove top over medium-high heat. Add apple sauce and canned cranberry sauce. Stir to combine and gently heat through, about 10 minutes.
  • Toast 2 slices whole grain bread and butter heavily, 1/2 tablespoon per slice. Chop into small cubes and reserve.
  • Add extra-virgin olive oil and sausage meat to hot skillet. Brown and crumble the sausage with a wooden spoon or heat safe spatula. Add onions and celery to the skillet then season with poultry seasoning and salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes. Add bread to the skillet and stir to combine. Dampen the stuffing with chicken stock and turn to combine. Turn off heat and cover pan loosely with foil to hold heat.
  • Preheat a second skillet over medium heat to prepare turkey and gravy.
  • Drain cooked potatoes and return to hot pot. Smash with sour cream, butter and crisped, chopped bacon. Season the smashed potatoes with salt and pepper. If they are too thick, thin them out with milk or a splash of broth.
  • Add 2 tablespoons butter to preheated skillet and melt it. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in 2 cups stock or broth. Add the poultry seasoning, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the gravy. Allow it to thicken slightly.
  • Cut roasted turkey meat away from the breast bones of rotisserie turkey breast. If you are using deli turkey, remove from packaging and separate slices. Set turkey into gravy.
  • Place a bread slice on dinner plate. Use a large ice cream scoop to place a mound of stuffing on the bread. Place turkey on top of stuffing. Serve smashed potatoes and cranberries on the side. Spoon the extra gravy over potatoes and turkey sandwiches. Sprinkle the plates with chopped parsley or chives and serve.

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH CRANBERRY ORANGE STUFFING AND PAN GRAVY



Turkey Cutlets with Cranberry Orange Stuffing and Pan Gravy image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
2 ribs celery, with greens, from the heart of the stalk, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
Salt and pepper
2 cranberry orange muffins, from the baked goods section of your market
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, a few sprigs, stems removed
1 cup chicken stock
1 1/3 pounds turkey breast cutlets, the average weight of 1 package
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
Chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Stuffing: Heat olive oil and butter in a medium skillet over moderate heat. When the butter melts, add the celery, onion, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Crumble the muffins into the pan and combine with the vegetables. Add thyme and chicken stock. Cook stuffing 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat and let stand in the warm pan.
  • Turkey and Gravy: Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil. Season turkey cutlets with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Saute 5 minutes on each side, then transfer cutlets to a warm plate and cover plate with aluminum foil. Return skillet to stove and reduce heat a bit. Add butter, then flour to the melted butter. Cook flour and butter a minute or two, stirring with a whisk. Whisk in chicken stock. Reduce the stock 2 or 3 minutes, to desired gravy consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to your taste.
  • To serve, mound cranberry orange stuffing onto each dinner plate using an ice cream scoop. Rest sauteed turkey cutlets on top of the stuffing and cover the turkey with gravy. Garnish with chopped parsley.

ROASTED RACK OF VENISON AND SHALLOTS WITH DRIED-CRANBERRY GRAVY



Roasted Rack of Venison and Shallots with Dried-Cranberry Gravy image

Categories     Berry     Roast     Dried Fruit     Venison     Winter     Shallot     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

an 8- to 11 rib (3- to 4-pound) rack of venison, halved to form two 4- to 6-rib racks and any tough membranes trimmed
2 pounds shallots, trimmed and peeled
2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus additional for rubbing the venison
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon juniper berries (available in the spice section of supermarkets), crushed lightly
2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup dried cranberries (available at specialty foods shops)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a roasting pan large enough to hold the venison racks without crowding them, toss the shallots with 2 tablespoons of the oil and salt and pepper to taste and roast them in the middle of the oven, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are golden. Pat the venison dry, season it with salt and pepper, and rub it generously with the additional oil. Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat until it is hot and in it sear the venison on all sides. Push the shallots to the sides of the roasting pan, stand the venison racks in the middle of the pan, allowing the bones to rest together, and roast the mixture in the middle of the oven for 23 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 125°F., for rare meat. Transfer the racks with shallots to a platter and let them stand, covered loosely with foil, for 15 minutes. To the roasting pan add the broth, the wine, the water, and the juniper berries and simmer the mixture, scraping up the brown bits, for 5 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve set over a small saucepan, whisk the cornstarch mixture, and add it to the saucepan with the cranberries, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the gravy, whisking, for 5 minutes. Cut the venison into individual chops and serve it with the shallots and the gravy.

CROCK POT CRANBERRY PORK ROAST AND GRAVY



Crock Pot Cranberry Pork Roast and Gravy image

JUST AWESOME!! Very tender and delicious with special cranberry juices and pork gravy which enhance this wonderful dish!! Easy to prepare and it cooks while you work or shop.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Pork

Time 6h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 -3 lbs lean pork loin
salt and black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
3 ounces pineapple juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 teaspoons cold water

Steps:

  • Rub salt and black pepper onto pork loin and place in crock pot. Add all of remaining ingredients EXCEPT cornstarch and water.
  • Turn crock pot on high for 1 hour and then cook on low for 5-6 hours.
  • Mix cornstarch and water in small bowl and add last 15 minutes of cooking time which will help make the gravy.
  • Remove loin onto a serving plate. This recipe will go well with rice, potatoes or noodles.

BRISKET WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY



Brisket with Cranberry Gravy image

Beef briskets are flavored with a sauce that's sweet, spicy and tangy- all at the same time.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2-pound fresh beef brisket (not corned beef)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon mustard

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat from beef. Rub surface of beef with salt and pepper. Place beef in 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over beef.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until beef is tender.
  • Cut beef across grain into thin slices. Skim fat from cranberry sauce in cooker if desired; serve with beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg

BEEF BRISKET WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY



Beef Brisket with Cranberry Gravy image

With just a few minutes of hands-on work, this tender beef brisket simmers into a delectable entree. "The meat and gravy are great for sandwiches and leftovers the next day," Noelle LaBrecque relates from Round Rock, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium onion, sliced
1 fresh beef brisket (3 pounds), halved
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with brisket. Combine cranberry sauce and juice concentrate; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 5-1/2 to 6 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove brisket and keep warm. Strain cooking juices, discarding onion; skim fat. Place in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Thinly slice brisket across the grain; serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BRISKET WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY



Brisket with Cranberry Gravy image

Cranberry sauce adds a pleasant sweetness to this slow-cooked brisket. Use jellied sauce instead of whole berry sauce if you like. -Nina Hall, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 fresh beef brisket (2-1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Rub brisket with salt and pepper; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the cranberry sauce, tomato sauce, onion and mustard; pour over brisket. , Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove brisket; thinly slice across the grain. Skim fat from cooking juices; serve with brisket.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY TURKEY BREAST WITH GRAVY



Cranberry Turkey Breast with Gravy image

This is wonderful served for a main holiday meal, because it's so convenient. The turkey turns out tender and moist. You can use extra slow cookers to prepare side dishes such as homemade stuffing.-Shirley Welch, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 cups gravy).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 to 4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Place turkey in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice, onion soup mix, salt and pepper; pour over turkey. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until tender., Remove turkey to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF ROAST WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY



Beef Roast with Cranberry Gravy image

I can easily get this robust recipe ready in the morning and let it cook all day so that it's ready for dinner when I get home at night. The hearty beef dish is also good for the weekends when we want to spend time outdoors or on day trips.-Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cranberry juice
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Add carrots and onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Spoon vegetables around roast; add cranberry juice, 3/4 cup water, cranberries, vinegar, thyme and bay leaf. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until meat is tender., Using a slotted spoon, remove roast and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan; skim fat. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Bring cooking juices to a boil. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY CROCK POT CRANBERRY BRISKET WITH GRAVY



Easy Crock Pot Cranberry Brisket With Gravy image

Make and share this Easy Crock Pot Cranberry Brisket With Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 8h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 -4 lb) beef brisket
salt and pepper
2 medium onions, sliced
2 (16 ounce) cans whole berry cranberry sauce
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Season the brisket with salt and pepper all over and place in the crock pot (you can brown the brisket in oil first if desired).
  • Sprinkle the onions on top and around the brisket.
  • In a bowl mix together all remaining ingredients and then pour over the brisket.
  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours or until brisket is tender, turning the brisket over halfway through and season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the brisket to a carving board, cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Slice the brisket across the grain into thin slices.
  • Skim off any fat from the sauce in the crock pot and serve with beef.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 999.7, Fat 60.8, SaturatedFat 24.3, Cholesterol 165.6, Sodium 646.7, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 62.8, Protein 40.4

TURKEY SALISBURY STEAK WITH CRANBERRY-ORANGE GRAVY



Turkey Salisbury Steak with Cranberry-Orange Gravy image

I made this one night on a whim, not knowing what to do with the ground turkey I had taken out of the freezer. It came out amazing! I served it over baked stuffing and with green bean casserole. My two picky eaters (8 and 5) loved this recipe.

Provided by Tasha Shuten

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground turkey
⅔ cup bread crumbs, or to taste
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Mix ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a large bowl; set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Stir cranberries, orange juice, and sweetener together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir water and cornstarch together in a bowl; stream into the boiling cranberry mixture while stirring. Bring liquid again to a boil and cook until thickened to your desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Shape the turkey mixture into 6 patties. Fry the patties in the skillet until completely browned on the bottom, about 7 minutes. Flip the patties and continue cooking until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 4 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Pour the cranberry-orange gravy over the patties; bring to a simmer and continue cooking until the sauce thickens further, 3 to 4 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 86.8 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 144.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

TURKEY ROULADE WITH CRANBERRY-CITRUS STUFFING AND CREAM GRAVY



Turkey Roulade with Cranberry-Citrus Stuffing and Cream Gravy image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

16 cups cubed crusty white bread (1/2-inch cubes), from 2 large round loaves
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Zest and juice of 2 large oranges
Zest of 4 lemons
Zest of 2 medium grapefruit
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 medium onions, finely chopped
5 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken or turkey stock
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 large eggs
One 5- to 6-pound boneless whole turkey breast, skin on, butterflied
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the baking dish
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white wine
2 cups chicken or turkey stock
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the stuffing: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Lay the bread out on two rimmed baking sheets. Bake until slightly dried out, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, soak the dried cranberries in a bowl with the brown sugar, orange juice and all the citrus zests.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sage and thyme and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the onions, celery, garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 12 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the bread, pour in the stock, and add the cranberry mixture; toss to coat. Let cool completely. Add the parsley, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper and mix thoroughly.
  • For the roulade: Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Lay the butterflied turkey breast skin-side-down on a plastic-wrap-lined work surface. Pound with a meat mallet to an even 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Spread about 5 cups of the stuffing in a 1/2-inch layer over the breast, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Starting on a long side, tightly roll up the breast to enclose the stuffing. Tie and secure the roulade every 1 1/2 inches with kitchen twine.
  • Butter a 3-quart baking dish and fill it with the remaining stuffing.
  • Gently rub the softened butter all over the roulade; sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 150 degrees F, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Thirty minutes before the roulade is done, add the stuffing to the oven.
  • When the roulade is at temperature and the stuffing is hot, increase the oven temperature to 475 degrees F and cook for another 5 minutes, until both are golden brown. Transfer the roulade to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let stand 10 minutes.
  • For the gravy: Melt the butter in the roasting pan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to form a paste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the white wine and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Add the stock, sage and thyme; reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cream. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Remove the twine and cut the roulade into slices. Serve with the extra stuffing and the gravy on the side.

GRILLED TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY



Grilled Turkey with Cranberry Gravy image

Categories     Herb     turkey     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Grill     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup wood chips (preferably apple, cherry, or hickory) if desired
a 12- to 14- pound turkey, neck and giblets (excluding liver) reserved for making gravy
2 to 3 lemons, halved
fresh herb sprigs such as sage, parsley, and thyme
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup water
For gravy
a 12-ounce bag fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries, picked over
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups turkey giblet stock or chicken broth
Garnish: fresh lemon halves and/or slices and fresh thyme and flat-leafed parsley sprigs
Garnish: fresh lemon halves and/or slices and fresh thyme and flat-leafed parsley sprigs

Steps:

  • For turkey:
  • Soak wood chips in water to cover 30 minutes and drain well.
  • Rinse turkey and pat dry inside and out. Season turkey inside and out with salt and pepper and pack neck cavity loosely with some lemon halves and herbs. Fold neck skin under body and fasten with a skewer. Fill body cavity loosely with some lemon halves and herbes. Fold neck skin under body and fasten with a skewer. Fill body cavity loosely with remaining lemon halves and herbs and truss turkey.
  • Put an oiled rack inside a metal roasting pan that will fit inside grill. Spread turkey with butter and put on rack in pan. Add water to pan.
  • Prepare grill:
  • Open vents in lid and Bottom of grill and put 25 briquettes on 2 opposite sides of bottom, leaving middle clear. Position rack with wider openings over briquettes and light briquettes. (They will be ready for cooking as soon as they turn grayish-white in color, 20 to 30 minutes.) Shake excess water off wood chips and put evenly on top of briquettes. When chips begin to smoke, in about 2 minutes, the grill is ready.
  • Grill turkey on rack in pan in grill, covered, over glowing coals 1 hour. (Do not remove lid during cooking.) Remove lid and add 10 more briquettes on each side. Grill turkey, covered, 1 hour more. Remove lid and add 10 more briquettes on each side. Grill turkey 1 hour more and insert a meat thermometer in fleshy part of a thigh. If thermometer registers 180°:F. and juices run clear when thigh is pierced, turkey is done. If turkey is not done, add 10 more briquettes on each side and test for doneness in same manner every 15 minutes.
  • Transfer turkey to a heated platter, reserving juices in pan, and discard string. Keep turkey warm, covered loosely with foil.
  • In a saucepan cook cranberries and sugar over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is melted and cranberries burst. In a blender in batches purée cranberry mixture until smooth, transferring to a bowl. Cranberry mixture may be make 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring mixture to room temperature before proceeding.
  • Skim fat from pan juices, reserving 3 tablespoons fat, and deglaze pan with water over moderately high heat, scraping up brown bits. Simmer pan juices 3 minutes, stirring, and reserve off heat. In a saucepan whisk together reserved fat and flour and cook roux over moderately low heat, whisking, 3 minutes. Add pan juices and stock or broth in a stream and add cranberry mixture, whisking occasionally. Boil gravy, whisking occasionally, until reduced to about 5 cups, 15 to 20 minutes, and strain through a sieve into a saucepan. Season gravy with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  • Discard lemon halves and herbs from turkey cavities. Garnish turkey with lemon halves and/or slices and herbs.

MAPLE BASTED ROAST TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY PAN GRAVY



Maple Basted Roast Turkey with Cranberry Pan Gravy image

Roast turkey is basted with maple syrup for a sweet glaze; cranberry juice and sweetened dried cranberries bring a sweet-tart fruit dimension to the pan gravy.

Provided by Butterball

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Butterball®

Time 4h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 pound) Butterball® Turkey, thawed if frozen
8 leaf (blank)s fresh sage leaves
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
⅔ cup pure maple syrup
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 cups cranberry juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Remove neck and giblets from body and neck cavities of turkey. Refrigerate for other use or discard. Drain juices from turkey. Pat dry with paper towels. Turn wings back to hold neck skin against back of turkey. Place turkey, breast up, on flat roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Place 4 sage leaves under skin on both sides of breast. Place turkey on shallow rack in pan. Brush all of skin with lemon juice.
  • Bake approximately 3-1/2 hours, or until meat thermometer reaches 180 degrees F when inserted in deepest part of thigh. Cover breast and top of drumsticks with aluminum foil after two hours to prevent overcooking of breast.
  • During the last 30 minutes of baking, baste the turkey with maple syrup every 15 minutes.
  • Remove turkey from roasting pan and let rest while preparing gravy.
  • Place roasting pan on burners over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup of the broth. Bring to boiling, while scrapping dripping from bottom of pan. Remove pan from heat. Strain mixture into a large saucepan.
  • Stir 1-1/2 cups of the broth and cranberry juice into saucepan. Bring to boiling on medium heat, stirring frequently; reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Stir cornstarch into remaining 1/2 cup broth. Gradually stir into simmering mixture. Stir in cranberries. Simmer, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
  • Carve turkey and serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 268.3 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 92 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 225.1 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

CRANBERRY GRAVY



Cranberry Gravy image

Flavorful for any fowl. My cranberry-hating son even gave it the thumbs up! My thanksgiving guests had fun trying to figure out what this gravy was made out of and were amazed when I finally told them. I had regular turkey gravy out and this gravy. The cranberry gravy was every bit as gone as the regular turkey gravy!

Provided by Karyn Ulriksen

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 ½ cups cranberry sauce
½ cup turkey drippings
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon anise seed
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Whisk water and cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Combine cranberry sauce, turkey drippings, curry powder, thyme, anise seed, cardamom, and orange zest in a small saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir cornstarch mixture to remove any lumps and pour into cranberry mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until gravy is thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 12 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

TANGY CRANBERRY GRAVY



Tangy Cranberry Gravy image

My husband and I first tasted this deliciously different gravy at my aunt's house one Thanksgiving. Now I make it throughout the year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
Turkey giblets (liver removed)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup cranberry juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring broth and giblets to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Strain and discard giblets; set broth aside. , In another saucepan, combine the cornstarch, sugar, cranberry juice and vinegar until smooth. Gradually stir in broth and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BEEF BRISKET CRANBERRY SAUCE GRAVY RECIPE



BEEF BRISKET CRANBERRY SAUCE GRAVY Recipe image

Provided by LisaRich

Number Of Ingredients 5

3- 3 1/2 POUND BEEF BRISKET
28 OUNCE CAN TOMATO SAUCE
16 OZ CAN CRANBERRY SAUCE
1 PACKET LIPTON ONION SOUP
SALT & PEPPER

Steps:

  • PLACE BEEF BRISKET, FAT SIDE UP IN A 9X13" BAKING PAN. SPRINKLE ONION SOUP MIX ON TOP OF BEEF, POUR TOMATO SOUP AND CRANBERRY SAUCE OVER BEEF. SALT & PEPPER Cover tightly with foil. When this is done cooking, you must cut the meat AGAINST the grain, then it will be so tender it melts in your mouth! BAKE AT 325 DEGREES FOR 3 1/2 HOURS.

PORK ROAST IN CRANBERRY GRAVY



Pork Roast in cranberry gravy image

I decided I wanted to cook dinner for my nephew and his wife one Sunday. I had a pork roast in the freezer so looked in my cabinets to see what else I could fix with it and came up with this. The kids called it "Thanksgiving on a spoon"

Provided by Mari Craddock

Categories     Roasts

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 lb boneless pork roast
1 can(s) ocean spray cranberry sauce w/cranberries
1 lipton mushroom/onion soup mix

Steps:

  • 1. Set oven to 350. Spray baking dish with Pam. Place roast in the dish.
  • 2. In microwave heat cranberry sauce until mushy. Add the package of soup mix and stir together.
  • 3. Pour over the roast and place aluminum foil over the roast and bake for 20-25 minutes per pound. May check it to make sure its done enough for you and remove from oven. Let sit about 5 minutes still covered. Remove cover and slice at an angle and serve.

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY



Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast with Cranberry Gravy image

I created this dish when I was craving Thanksgiving dinner, and it was still over a month away. You get all the bells and whistles of Thanksgiving dinner in no time, Add a vegetable, some mashed potatoes and you're ready to eat. -Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless skinless turkey breast halves (2 to 3 pounds each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup apple cider or juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Place turkey in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add thyme and dot with butter. Combine cranberry sauce, cider, stock, soup mix, syrup and Worcestershire; pour over turkey. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in turkey reads at least 165°). Remove turkey and keep warm., Transfer cooking juices to a large saucepan; discard thyme sprigs. Combine the flour and water until smooth. Bring cranberry mixture to a boil; gradually stir in flour mixture until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Slice turkey; serve with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

TURKEY THIGHS WITH CRANBERRY ORANGE GRAVY



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The sauce is sooooo good. Cooking this in a crockpot makes it just fall off the bone

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Turkey

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 turkey thighs
1 c orange juice
14 oz can cranberry sauce
1 pkg lipton onion soup mix
6 clove garlic minced
salt and pepper
1/2 c triple sec or water
4 Tbsp cornstarch
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1/4 c parsley chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Place thighs in crockpot.
  • 2. Mix together cranberry sauce, orange juice, onion soup mix, garlic cloves, salt and pepper and pour over turkey thighs. Cook on low 8 hours.
  • 3. Remove turkey from crock. Strain juices into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Mix together the triple sec and cornstarch. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into gravy until thickened. Add the cream of mushroom soup. Serve over turkey and there is plenty for potatoes. Garnish with parsley

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries are tarter and more flavorful than frozen cranberries. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries. Cranberries should be cooked until they are just tender, but not mushy. Overcooked cranberries will be bitter and lose their flavor.
  • Add sugar or honey to taste. Cranberry sauce can be made with or without sugar, depending on your preference. If you like a sweeter sauce, add sugar or honey to taste. For a healthier option, you can use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of sugar.
  • Add spices to taste. Cranberry sauce can be flavored with a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Add spices to taste, until you reach the desired flavor profile.
  • Serve cranberry sauce warm or cold. Cranberry sauce can be served warm or cold. If you are serving it warm, reheat it gently over low heat until it is just warmed through. If you are serving it cold, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is a classic Thanksgiving side dish, but it can also be used to add flavor to meatloaf, pork chops, chicken, and turkey. Cranberry sauce is also a great addition to sandwiches, wraps, and salads. With endless possibilities, there’s so much you can do with this dish. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make condiment, give cranberry sauce a try.

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