Canned Versus Homemade Cranberry Sauce—Southern Chefs Weigh In

Settling the great debate.

I personally lovehomemade cranberry sauce, because my mom has always made it from scratch that way.

I look forward to the sparkly crystal dish filled with jammy berries cooked to luminescent crimson.

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But what do Southern chefs really think?

I set about finding out.

Here are what some chefs have to say.

Canned Cranberry Sauce

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Saucey Cranberry Sauce

Spicy Cranberry Orange Relish

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