HOMEMADE MEAT SAUCE

INGREDIENTS 1 12 oz. bag fresh cranberries 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup orange juice 1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple in juice, divided 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (to taste) dash of cloves

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Drain crushed pineapple, reserving pineapple juice.
2. Add 3/4 cup pineapple juice, orange juice and sugars to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves, 1-2 minutes.
3. Stir in cranberries and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer over medium low heat until cranberries burst and sauce reduces, about 10-12 minutes. Sauce will thicken more upon standing.
4. Mash berries to desired consistency (optional) then stir in all of the crushed pineapple, cinnamon and cloves. Chill completely then taste and add a dash of orange juice for tangier, sugar for sweeter if desired.