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Bold Fermented Hot Sauce Cranberry Relish Recipe

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A tangy cranberry relish meets the fiery punch of fermented hot sauce in this bold and unforgettable recipe. Perfect for holiday meals or as a zesty topping for everyday dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 4–6 red chili peppers (Fresno, Thai, or habanero)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 cup filtered water

Instructions

  1. Wash the cranberries and chili peppers thoroughly. Remove stems from the peppers and roughly chop them. Peel and mince the garlic and ginger.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the cranberries, peppers, garlic, ginger, honey, apple cider vinegar, and sea salt. Stir well to combine evenly.
  3. Add filtered water to the mixture, just enough to cover the ingredients completely. Stir to dissolve the salt and distribute flavors.
  4. Spoon the mixture into sterilized mason jars, leaving about an inch of space at the top. Use fermentation weights to keep the relish submerged in the brine.
  5. Cover the jars loosely with lids to allow gases to escape or use a fermentation lid. Place the jars in a cool, dark place for 7-10 days.
  6. Open the jars briefly each day to release built-up gases and ensure the relish stays submerged. Look for bubbles—these indicate fermentation is happening.
  7. After 7 days, taste the relish. If you want a stronger tang, let it ferment for a few more days. When satisfied, transfer jars to the refrigerator to halt fermentation.

Notes

[‘Choose peppers based on your spice tolerance.’, ‘Use high-quality sea salt for fermentation.’, ‘Ensure all ingredients stay submerged in the brine to avoid spoilage.’, ‘Sterilize all tools and jars before starting to prevent contamination.’, ‘The longer the relish ferments, the deeper the flavors will become.’]

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Keywords: cranberry relish, fermented hot sauce, holiday condiment, spicy relish, probiotic relish, cranberry hot sauce, fermented recipe

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