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Duck Confit

Duck Confit

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
1815 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season duck legs with kosher salt on both sides. Place in a large resealable bag. Add lemon zest and slices, garlic, allspice berries, juniper berries, and fresh thyme. Seal the bag; massage duck legs through the bag until all of the ingredients are evenly dispersed. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  3. 3 Remove duck legs from the marinade. Rinse them off and pat dry. Place remaining marinade ingredients in the bag in the an oven-safe dish, preferably enameled cast iron or glass, just large enough to hold the legs in a single layer. Arrange legs skin-side down in the dish.
  4. 4 Pour duck fat into a small saucepan and warm over low heat until liquid. Pour over legs until they are completely covered. If the legs are not covered, add olive oil until they are. As the legs cook, more fat will be rendered from the skin. Cover the dish with a lid.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the meat pulls easily from the bones, 6 to 7 hours.
  6. 6 Remove legs from fat and place in a sealable container. You may leave the bones in or remove them. Make sure there is room at the top of the container. Strain all of the solids from the remaining fat and discard the solids. Pour the fat over the duck until it is covered completely. Seal and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cool, refrigerate and let duck meat cure for 2 months. Reserve any leftover duck fat for other uses.

By Bryce Gifford

Zeberka Wieprzowe w Sosie Wlasnym (Polish Pork Ribs in Gravy)

Zeberka Wieprzowe w Sosie Wlasnym (Polish Pork Ribs in Gravy)

Prep
10 min
Cook
48 min
Total
58 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season pork ribs with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ribs until evenly browned, about 5 minutes per side. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in water; add allspice berries and bay leaves. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By Jola

Fruity Tutti Turkey Brine

Fruity Tutti Turkey Brine

4.8

Prep
Cook
300 min
Total
4620 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir the vegetable broth, candied ginger, dried cherries, dried pears, dried apples, brown sugar, kosher salt, black peppercorns, allspice berries, 3 cinnamon sticks, and 5 sage leaves together in a large stockpot until the brown sugar and salt dissolve completely; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2 Remove the brine from heat, add the ice water, and stir to melt ice and chill the brine; refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. Place the still-frozen turkey into the brine and refrigerate for 3 days. On the second day of brining, turn the turkey over in the brine.
  3. 3 On serving day (the third day of brining), preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the turkey from the brine and place into a roasting pan. Discard the brine.
  4. 4 Place the onion, red apple, 1 sprig of rosemary, 2 more cinnamon sticks, and 1 sage leaf into a 5-cup microwave-safe measuring cup and fill the cup with enough water to cover. Place into microwave oven and cook on high power until hot, about 5 minutes. Pour the contents of the cup into the cavity of the turkey. Rub the skin of the turkey with the vegetable oil.
  5. 5 Roast in the preheated oven until the turkey is golden brown and the juices run clear, 4 to 4 1/2 hours. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

By Stacie

Mom's Autumn Pot Roast

Mom's Autumn Pot Roast

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
200 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour and salt together in a small bowl until well combined; rub into roast. Set aside.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot butter until fragrant. Place roast into the pot and cook until browned on all sides. Remove roast to a plate.
  3. 3 Arrange onion slices in the bottom of the pot, then place roast on top. Sprinkle with peppercorns, allspice berries, horseradish, and bay leaf. Pour in rum. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until roast is tender, 3 to 4 hours. A good pot roast will supply most of its own juices, but as it cooks pour 1/2 cup water over it to make an ample supply of gravy.
  4. 4 Transfer roast to a platter. Stir gravy in the pot until smooth, then pour over roast.

By thisgurlluvs2cook

Spicy Brined Turkey

Spicy Brined Turkey

Prep
15 min
Cook
220 min
Total
610 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken stock, salt, brown sugar, onion, pepper flakes, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, allspice berries, and candied ginger in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Stir until sugar and salt have dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate brine until thoroughly chilled.
  2. 2 Combine brine and ice water in a clean, food-grade, 5-gallon bucket. Place turkey in the brine, breast-side down. Cover and refrigerate (or set in a cool area like a basement) for 6 hours, turning turkey once halfway through.
  3. 3 Set an oven rack to the lowest level and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Place a roasting rack inside a wide, low pan.
  4. 4 Remove turkey from brine and rinse inside and out with cold water. Discard brine. Place turkey on the roasting rack and pat dry with paper towels. Tuck back the wings and rub butter liberally over the entire bird.
  5. 5 Roast turkey in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the breast, and cover the breast with a double layer of aluminum foil.
  6. 6 Return to the oven, reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and cook until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 3 to 3 1/2 hours longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, keep loosely covered, and allow to rest in a warm area for 15 minutes before slicing.

By Andrea Parker

Matt's Fried Turkey Brine

Matt's Fried Turkey Brine

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine vegetable broth, kosher salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice berries, and candied ginger in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Stir to dissolve sugar and salt; bring mixture to a boil.
  3. 3 Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerator until well chilled, at least 4 hours.
  4. 4 Remove from the refrigerator and add water with ice chunks, apple and onion slices, cinnamon stick, rosemary sprigs, and sage leaves. Stir in remaining 1 cup water and brine is ready to use.

By carter_crazy

Cabbage Borscht Mennonite Soup

Cabbage Borscht Mennonite Soup

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
120 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring beef soup bones and water to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer for 1 1/2 hours, adding more water, as necessary, to maintain 2-quart level. Remove and discard soup bones. Strain broth into a fresh pot; return to stovetop.
  2. 2 Add carrots, potatoes, cabbage, onions, parsley, allspice berries, salt, bay leaf, star anise, and black pepper to broth. Cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; return to a boil. Top servings with heavy cream.

By Food girl

Stovetop Yankee Pot Roast

Stovetop Yankee Pot Roast

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
130 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a heavy, cast iron pot over medium heat. Dredge roast in flour, shake off excess, and brown in hot oil on all sides.
  2. 2 Stir in onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and allspice; cook until lightly browned. Pour in red wine and bring to a simmer before pouring in beef broth. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until beef is tender, 2 to 3 hours.
  3. 3 Remove meat to a cutting board; allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 While beef is resting, thicken cooking liquid with cornstarch. Slice beef and serve with gravy.

By Linda

Polish Bean and Sausage Stew Recipe

Polish Bean and Sausage Stew Recipe

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
555 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cannellini beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain and add to a large pot. Cover with fresh water and cook on low heat until beans are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat while beans are cooking. Add bacon and sausage and cook until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer meats to a bowl, reserving some of the grease in the skillet.
  3. 3 Cook onions in the reserved grease until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add to bowl with meats.
  4. 4 Stir meat mixture, bay leaves, and allspice into the cooked beans and bring to a simmer. Add tomatoes, marjoram, garlic, salt, and pepper, and continue to simmer, 10 to 15 minutes. Add water if there is not enough liquid in the pot.
  5. 5 Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, add flour, and stir into a paste. Remove from heat and add to stew; stir in paprika powder. Simmer until stew has thickened, about 15 minutes.

By Olenka

Caribbean Pasta with Shrimp

Caribbean Pasta with Shrimp

4.5

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, combine garlic, shallots, ginger and oil. In another small bowl, combine green pepper, tomato, curry powder, allspice, chicken stock, Grand Marnier, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and chile paste. Cover and refrigerate both until ready to use.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 Heat a large saute pan over high. When hot, add garlic-oil mixture. Saute until garlic begins to sizzle but has not browned. Stir the tomato mixture, then pour into the saute pan. Bring to a rapid boil and cook until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in the shrimp, and toss until they become pink, about 2 minutes. Immediately add the pasta. Stir and toss until well combined and pasta is heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings, especially salt.
  5. 5 Transfer to a heated platter and sprinkle on the cilantro. Serve at once.

By LIEBELUNE

Heather's Rosemary Citrus Cornish Hens

Heather's Rosemary Citrus Cornish Hens

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
110 min
Total
320 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the vegetable broth, 4 1/2 cups of water, the allspice berries, black peppercorns, and kosher salt to a boil in a large pot, stirring to dissolve the salt. Remove the brine from the heat, and set aside to cool. When the brine is cool, place the Cornish hens into the brine and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the game hens from the brine, and pat dry. Discard the brine.
  3. 3 Place the cut-up grapefruit, orange, lemon, lime, rosemary, and thyme into a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High for 2 minutes; with tongs, stuff the fruit and herbs into the cavities of the Cornish hens. Slather each hen with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Place the stuffed hens into a roasting dish, breast sides up.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour and 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). For extra-crispy skin, turn the oven heat up to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for the last 15 minutes of cooking. Allow the hens to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

By Shawnna

Cape Malay Pickled Fish

Cape Malay Pickled Fish

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
1525 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season fish with salt and fry in the hot skillet until fish is browned and flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  3. 3 Add onions and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chile pepper, bay leaves, peppercorns, and allspice berries, then pour in vinegar and water and bring to a boil. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Season with curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Taste and add brown sugar if desired.
  4. 4 Arrange layers of fish and pickling mixture in a serving dish. Pour in pickling liquid to cover the top layer. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

By NITSCKIE

Jamaican Fried Snapper

Jamaican Fried Snapper

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pat fish dry; cut 3 small slits on each side of fish. Season all over with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Heat 1-quart of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Fry fish in hot oil until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Remove fish and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. 3 Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Add vinegar, water, salt, habanero pepper, thyme, allspice, and sugar; continue cooking until liquid has reduced, about 5 minutes. Spoon onion mixture over fried fish to serve.

By Chef Robert

Authentic Cincinnati Chili

Authentic Cincinnati Chili

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
210 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place ground beef in a large pan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil, stirring and breaking up beef with a fork to a fine texture. Slowly boil until meat is thoroughly cooked, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Add onions, tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and chocolate. Stir in chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper until well mixed. Add cloves, allspice berries, and bay leaf.
  4. 4 Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours. Add water if necessary to prevent chili from burning.

By Melissa Hamilton

Jamaican Oxtail with Broad Beans

Jamaican Oxtail with Broad Beans

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss the oxtail with the onion, green onion, garlic, ginger, chile pepper, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the oxtail in the skillet until browned all over, about 10 minutes. Place into a pressure cooker, and pour in 1 1/2 cup water. Cook at pressure for 25 minutes, then remove from heat, and remove the lid according to manufacturer's directions.
  2. 2 Add the fava beans and allspice berries, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water, and stir into the simmering oxtail. Cook and stir a few minutes until the sauce has thickened, and the beans are tender.

By sunflowerBirmingham

Bigos (Polish Hunter's Stew)

Bigos (Polish Hunter's Stew)

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
120 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sauerkraut in a large pot; pour in 4 cups boiling water. Add prunes, allspice berries, and bay leaves; simmer until sauerkraut is soft, about 50 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, pour about 1 cup boiling water over mushrooms in a bowl; soak to rehydrate, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid; chop mushrooms.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, bring remaining 4 cups water to a boil in saucepan. Add beef, pork, and bacon; simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes, then drain.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium to high heat. Add onions and sausage; cook and stir until onions are soft and sausage is browned, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 When sauerkraut is soft, add mushrooms, meat mixture, and sausage mixture; stir well. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat, about 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Pour in red wine; cook until flavors are well blended, about 15 minutes. Season with caraway seeds, marjoram, salt, and black pepper; stir in tomato paste. If stew seems too dry, add some reserved mushroom liquid, and simmer until flavors combined, about 5 minutes.

By Olenka

Beef Barbacoa (Barbacoa de Res)

Beef Barbacoa (Barbacoa de Res)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
110 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place brisket in a stovetop pressure cooker. Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, and salt; cover with water. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 10 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 60 minutes.
  2. 2 Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
  3. 3 Remove brisket from the pressure cooker and shred with 2 forks. Strain the cooking liquid, discarding solids. Measure 2 cups for the barbacoa sauce and save the rest for another use.
  4. 4 Combine guajillo chile peppers and ancho chile peppers in a saucepan. Cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand in the hot water until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  5. 5 Combine softened chile peppers, vinegar, garlic, cloves, allspice, black pepper, oregano, thyme, cumin, ginger, cinnamon and reserved 2 cups cooking liquid; blend until thick and very smooth.
  6. 6 Pour sauce into a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and season with salt. Bring to a soft boil; reduce the heat to low. Stir in shredded beef, coating completely with sauce. Cover pot and cook until flavors combine, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.

By mega2408

O'Kee's Healthy Gray Corned Beef Brisket from Scratch

O'Kee's Healthy Gray Corned Beef Brisket from Scratch

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
170 min
Total
10335 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make brine: Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in salt and sugar until dissolved; remove from heat and add cinnamon stick pieces, juniper berries, cloves, allspice berries, mustard seeds, peppercorns, ginger, and crumbled bay leaves. Let brine cool to room temperature, at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Prepare corned beef: Place brisket in a large ceramic or glass dish deep enough to keep brisket submerged in brine. Pour brine over brisket; weigh it down to keep submerged. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Brine brisket in the refrigerator, checking brine level every day, 7 to 10 days.
  3. 3 Remove brisket from brine and rinse under cool running water; discard brine. Place brisket in a large slow cooker; add enough cool water to cover brisket by several inches and season with sea salt.
  4. 4 Cook on High for 2 hours. Add celery root, red potatoes, rutabagas, carrots, parsnips, and onions. Cook on Low until vegetables are softened and brisket is hot and gray in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of brisket should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  5. 5 Remove brisket to a cutting board and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. 6 Arrange cabbage wedges into the slow cooker; continue cooking until all vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Slice corned beef into thin slices and serve with vegetables.

By Dana Kee

Mild-Style Shrimp Boil with Corn and Red Potatoes

Mild-Style Shrimp Boil with Corn and Red Potatoes

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 cups boiling water and bouillon cubes in a large pot; stir until dissolved. Add 8 cups water, onion, garlic, butter, bay leaves, salt, coriander seeds, dill seeds, mustard seeds, celery seeds, allspice berries, green peppercorns, and cloves; bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Squeeze lemon juice into the pot, then add lemon to the pot. Add potatoes; cook for 14 minutes. Add corn; cook 6 minutes more. Add shrimp; cook until opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
  3. 3 Add ice cubes to the pot; let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Place several layers of newspaper on the dining table or on a baking sheet; transfer shrimp, potatoes, and corn onto center of the newspaper using a slotted spoon. Or transfer shrimp, potatoes, and corn to a serving dish to serve.

By Rebecca

Jerk Chicken Alfredo

Jerk Chicken Alfredo

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the marinade: Combine green onions, garlic, vegetable oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime zest, pepper flakes, salt, basil, lime juice, allspice berries, peppercorns, mustard, thyme, ginger, coriander, rosemary, and nutmeg in the bowl of a food processor; blend until a paste forms, scraping down the sides as necessary. Transfer marinade to a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and mix well. Seal the bag; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning chicken in the bag periodically.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook penne in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Make sauce: Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add milk and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and garlic, whisking constantly until cheese is completely melted and sauce is thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  4. 4 Remove chicken from marinade; discard excess marinade. Cook chicken in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 8 minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer chicken to the saucepan with Alfredo sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly to keep sauce smooth and to incorporate jerk seasoning into Alfredo sauce. Serve over pasta.

By Diana71

Curry Mango Chicken

Curry Mango Chicken

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, stir together the curry, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Place the chicken in the bowl, and coat evenly with seasoning. Cover, and marinate for 2 hours or more.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 In a large bowl, stir together rice, mango, onion, garlic, and ginger. Season with curry, red pepper flakes, salt, thyme, allspice berries, and brown sugar. Stir in water, broth, and lime juice. Pour into a casserole dish, and arrange the marinated chicken on top. Then pour coconut milk over the top. Cover with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove foil, and cook 10 to 15 minutes more. Remove allspice berries before serving.

By TORONTOMOMMY

Leslie's Irish Stew

Leslie's Irish Stew

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
494 min
Total
1049 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, lamb chops, stout beer, large onion, celery, parsley sprigs, 5 sprigs thyme, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, allspice, black pepper, and 3 bay leaves in a slow cooker to make broth.
  2. 2 Cook on High until flavors combine, about 4 hours. Let cool, at least 30 minutes. Place lamb chops in a resealable plastic bag. Strain broth into a bowl; discard solids. Refrigerate lamb chops and broth, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Combine flour, savory, 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning, salt, and pepper in a brown paper bag. Add cubed lamb; shake until coated.
  4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 cubed lamb; cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining olive oil and cubed lamb. Transfer browned lamb to the slow cooker.
  5. 5 Skim fat off the chilled broth and pour into the slow cooker. Trim and bone lamb chops; dice lamb meat and add to the slow cooker. Stir in remaining 5 sprigs thyme and bay leaf, rutabagas, potatoes, cabbage, baby carrots, and small onions.
  6. 6 Cook on High until lamb is tender, about 4 hours. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Stir in leek, chopped parsley, and 1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning. Cook until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes more.

By Lesalee

Holiday Cranberry Sauce

Holiday Cranberry Sauce

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
530 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wrap cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice berries in a spice bag.
  2. 2 Combine cranberries, water, and spice bag in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until cranberries begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in sugar and reduce the heat to low. Continue cooking until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove and discard spice bag. Cover cranberry sauce and chill in the refrigerator before serving, 8 hours to overnight.

By Marjk

Catherine's Pickled Blueberries

Catherine's Pickled Blueberries

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice berries onto the center of a 8 inch square piece of cheesecloth. Gather together the edges of the cheesecloth, and tie with kitchen twine to secure. Place spice sachet into a large saucepan and pour in the vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook for 5 minutes. Stir blueberries into the vinegar; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. As the blueberries heat, gently shake the pot. Do not stir to avoid breaking the berries. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours.
  2. 2 Pour berries and liquid into a colander set over a bowl. Remove spice sachet. Transfer berries to hot, sterilized canning jars; reserve the liquid. Return liquid to saucepan and place over high heat. Stir in the white and brown sugars; bring to a boil. Boil until thickened, about 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Ladle hot syrup over berries, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with sterilized lids; screw on rings.
  4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.

By foodelicious

Cranberry Shrub

Cranberry Shrub

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine vinegar, water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cranberries, cardamom pods, allspice berries, and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Stir and cover until cranberries begin to pop, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir again, being careful that cranberries do not burn you as they pop. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar has dissolved and cranberries have released their juice, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Strain into a container, seal, and refrigerate. Discard pulp.

By Buckwheat Queen

Superb Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Pears

Superb Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Pears

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and cloves onto the center of a 8 inch square piece of cheesecloth. Gather together the edges of the cheesecloth, and tie with kitchen twine to secure. Place the sachet into a large saucepan along with the cranberries and orange juice. Bring to a boil over high heat, and cook until the berries begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in the apples, pears, white sugar, and brown sugar. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer about 25 minutes until the apples and pears are slightly soft. Remove and discard the spice sachet. Scrape the sauce into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.

By Lisa Gentzler Shafer

Christmas Wassail

Christmas Wassail

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour apple cider, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice into a stockpot. Place orange slices, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and cloves in a muslin pouch or directly into the apple cider mixture. Bring apple cider mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove orange slices and spices before serving.

By JP

Billy's Favorite Gingerbread Spiced Coffee Syrup

Billy's Favorite Gingerbread Spiced Coffee Syrup

4.6

Prep
2 min
Cook
30 min
Total
52 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, sugar, and honey. Stir in ginger, cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice, peppercorns, and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve, or double layer cheesecloth.

By Billy B Hillbilly

Fresh Cranberry Spiced Tea

Fresh Cranberry Spiced Tea

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cranberries and water into a large pot. Bring to a boil and cook just until the berries pop, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand at room temperature until cold, several hours.
  2. 2 Strain out the cranberries and stir the orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice and sugar into the liquid. Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves and allspice berries. Bring to a low boil. It is ready to serve at this point, but it is even better if you allow it to sit overnight.

By PPedd

Mulling Spices

Mulling Spices

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Zest and peel orange and lemon. Cut peels into thinnest strips possible. Distribute zest and peels evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until zest and peels are dry, 60 to 75 minutes.
  4. 4 Combine dried zest, dried peels, crushed cinnamon, allspice, cloves, cardamom and peppercorns in a large bowl.

By Yoly