3 Easy Alternatives to Traditional Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce is a tried-and-true side dish for Thanksgiving dinner, but it might be time to explore some alternatives. Rachael recently spoke with a viewer who said she was looking to switch things up.

Q: Every year, I serve cranberry sauce and I hate it! Are there any alternatives?

Rach suggested:

CHUTNEY

Think outside the box by serving up a chutney, a spicy fruit-based condiment often served in Indian cuisine. Rach recommends preparing a mango chutney (you could even try a Pineapple Chutney or this Chunky Apple and Onion Chutney) as a departure from the traditional cranberry sauce.

GRAVY

You’ll likely be serving gravy with your turkey, so why not jazz it up with different flavors? Rach suggests getting spicy with a Latin Lover Turkey Gravy, but you can surely take your gravy in any direction. We're also loving this Buffalo Gravy.

RED SAUCE

Depending on your spicing (garlic, herbs, etc.), consider preparing a red sauce to go with your turkey. You could also go the route of cooking a turkey meatloaf that would go great with that same red sauce.