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Cranberry and Pickled Beet Relish

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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
2/3 cup sugar
a 12-ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries, picked over
a 16-ounce jar sliced pickled beets, drained and quartered

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a saucepan bring vinegar, water, and sugar to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add cranberries and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes, or until thick. Stir in beets and cool. Relish may be made 4 days ahead and chilled, covered.

  2. Step 2

    Serve relish chilled or at room temperature with poultry, beef, or game.

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