Cranberry-Orange Relish

Ben Weller, my brother-in-law, makes this wonderful family recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. He uses the traditional method of grinding with an old hand-crank grinder. His mother, Joan Weller, told me (in confidence) that you don't really need to use a food grinder.  It was her way of keeping her sons busy and out of the way when she was fixing the holiday dinner. - Linda Stradley What's Cooking America


2 oranges, unpeeled and sliced into 8 pieces
1 (2-pound) package fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar

Feed the oranges and cranberries through meat grinder (use small grate). If you are careful, you can use your food processor.

In a medium bowl, combine ground oranges, ground cranberries, and sugar. Sprinkle a little sugar over the top. Cover and refrigerator for at least one day (the longer you refrigerate, the better the taste).

TIP: We now update this recipe by adding 2 to 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or Triple Sec.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.