Cranberries are very versatile
By PATSY HUFFMAN
Special to The Expositor
Cans of cranberry sauce are hitting the shelves. Try these main dish meals and dessert recipe for a change.
Cranberry Meatballs
In a bowl, mix together
2 LB. ground beef
2 eggs
1 c. dry bread crumbs
2 T. dried parsley
1/3 c. catsup
2 T. minced onion
2 T. soy sauce
1 T. minced garlic
1 t. salt
Shape into 1" balls and place onto a cookie sheet.
Bake at 450û for 8 to 10 minutes.
In a Dutch oven, bring to a simmer
1 (16 oz.) can whole cranberry sauce
1 (12 oz.) bottle chili sauce
2 T. brown sugar
1 T. yellow mustard
1 T. lemon juice
1 T. minced garlic
Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add meatballs and simmer on low for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve warm.
Cranberry Beef Roast
In a 6 quart Dutch oven, brown on both sides, a floured 4 to 5 LB. chuck roast in 2 T. shortening.
Add,
1 large carrot, shredded
2 medium onions, chopped
1 c. water
1/2 t. ground cloves
1 t. cinnamon
Cover and bake at 375û for 2 hours.
Remove from oven and pour off all but 1 c. broth.
Add,
1 (16 oz.) can whole cranberry sauce
2 T. cider vinegar
1/2 c. grape jelly
Recover and bake 1 to 11/2 hours longer at 375û or until tender.
Cranberry Sweet and Sour Pork
In a bowl, mix
1 c. whole cranberry sauce
1/2 c. BBQ sauce
liquid from 1 (83/4 oz.) can pineapple tidbits
1 T. cornstarch
set aside.
In a skillet or wok, heat 1 T. vegetable oil
Add,
11/2 LB. pork cubes or strips
Cook until no pink shows.
Add,
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
the drained pineapple tidbits
Cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in sauce mixture and heat until it thickens.
Serve over rice.
Cranberry Cheesecake Pie
In a bowl, mix
11/4 c. milk
2 small Jell-O cheesecake - flavored instant puddings
1/2 t. grated lemon peel
Whisk for 1 minute.
Add 4 oz. Cool Whip and stir.
Pour 1/2 the mixture into a gram cracker crust pie shell.
Spread 1 c. whole cranberry sauce over top.
Repeat layers and top with 4 oz. Cool Whip and sprinkle 1/2 c. chopped nuts.
Chill overnight.
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