The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.


2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup orange juice
1 package (16 ounce size) fresh or frozen cranberries
Combine the sugar, orange peel, and orange juice in the crock pot. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the cranberries.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6 hours or until the cranberries begin to pop. Mash the cranberries with the back of a spoon or potato masher. Place the cranberry relish in a serving dish, cover, and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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reviews & comments
November 30, 2013
It was a little more citrusy than I would have liked but everyone else seemed to enjoy it so I'm giving it five stars. If it were just for me I would maybe sub 1/4 cup of orange juice for water.
November 29, 2013
This was my first time cooking cranberries in a crock pot. It was easy and they turned out very tasty. I think though they are just as easy to cook on the stove since they don't take long. I'd probably reserve my crock pot for another use and just do them stovetop. The recipe is quite good and we enjoyed it.
November 23, 2013
Made this the last 4 years for Thanksgiving. Will be making it again. So easy and frees up my stovetop.