Thanksgiving Sides: Which Type Of Cranberry Sauce Is Best

There are two types of families at Thanksgiving. The ones who serve Thanksgiving dinner with the jellied cranberry sauce are right. The others who serve the actual whole cranberries in a sauce are wrong. It's that simple. I'm not even saying the 'whole cranberry' cranberry sauce is that bad. It's just the lesser of the two-holiday side dish options.

If your side dish doesn't come with an entire YouTube section of people taking videos of the sauce slipping out of the can onto a plate with the classic "SLUUUURP, plop" sound can you even call it a side dish? I'm not talking about the videos of chefs making actual cranberry sauce dishes. We're a bunch of Joe normals around here. Our cranberry sauces come in cans from the grocery store. They're pre-made. We buy 'em, open 'em, and eat 'em. We don't want to have to stir anything.

Listen to that sweet sound of pure holiday joy. That is what the holiday season was created for. It's not about family or presents or giving. It's about the sluuuurp then plop. What does your whole cranberry sauce sound like when it hits the plate? Splash? When translated to English it's saying, You're pathetic and hate tradition. Hey, it's tough, but sometimes facts hurt.

According to Ocean Spray a majority of Americans enjoy the jellied stuff over the whole cranberry. Look at these numbers they put out:

That is an overwhelming percentage of people with correct opinions, but jellied cranberry is the way to go. You even have a slicing guide built into the gelatinous tube of cranberry. Once it slurps and plops you lay it on its side and slice it every couple can indentations.

Whichever way you enjoy your cranberry sauce, have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas with your family!

'Tis the season to eat a lot of turkey! The weather is getting colder, and the winter holidays are slowly approaching, but first up is the most delicious holiday, Thanksgiving. It's a time to reunite with family and friends to gather around the table and enjoy a homecooked meal together.

Imagine this... It's a chilly Thursday morning, and you wake up to do one of three things. You are either staying in your jammies, brewing a cup of coffee, and plopping on the couch to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Or maybe you're throwing on your sneakers to run a Turkey Day marathon, or maybe you're the GOAT of the day, the Thanksgiving chef. But whichever person you are on the morning of Thanksgiving, you all gather around the table for an incredible meal. There is one exception: if you are not the Thanksgiving Day chef, you should be the Thanksgiving Day dishwasher. It's polite to whoever cooked the meal you've been looking forward to all year.

Of course, turkey is the star of the holiday, and taking on the responsibility of cooking the bird is a big deal. But, we all know the sides are the best part of the Thanksgiving dish. Everyone has their favorite side that they look forward to most, but have you ever wondered what your favorite side dish says about you? If so, or even if not, I have you covered! Share this with your guests at this year's holiday for a fun conversation at the dinner table.

So, at this year's Thanksgiving holiday dinner, you can say, "Grandma, you are such a mashed potato!" Please don't call your beloved grandmother a potato without her first reading this article. Happy holidays!

Find out what your favorite Thanksgiving side dish says about you! 

If your favorite side dish is mac and cheese, you don't take your time with your family for granted. You appreciate the small things in life and the memories you've created. Your first taste of mac and cheese was when you were a child, and you still remember how your face lit up after that first bit. You're a nostalgic person that wants to capture every moment.

Your fondness for corn as your favorite Thanksgiving dish suggests that you have a cheerful and optimistic outlook on life. You're down to earth, and you prefer the simplicity in life. You don't need anything too fancy schmancy. The vibrant color of corn on your rather muted plate is how others perceive you, as the shining light in their lives.

You're a warm and welcoming person. On the outside, green bean casserole sounds like an unappealing dish because its main ingredient is a veggie. Right? Wrong! You are a person who doesn't judge a book by its cover. You find the beauty in others and are always willing to invite them in and give them a chance.

If your favorite side dish is Brussels Sprouts at Thanksgiving, then you plan on ruining the delicious smell of turkey with the atrocious odor of those green, slimy, tiny cabbages. I specifically hope that if you prefer to fill more than a third of your plate with the sprouts, you bring them yourself. (It's even worse if you prefer them boiled over baked.) This Thanksgiving dinner, please try some mashed potatoes or stuffing. It will change your whole outlook on life.

If your favorite side dish at Thanksgiving is mashed potatoes, then you're a person who loves comfort. You find solace in familiar things. Mashed potatoes are a classic staple on your holiday dish, this says that you are someone who values family and tradition.

If you prefer this unique combination on your Thanksgiving dinner plate, you are a creative and imaginative person. You love to try new things, even if they're not guaranteed to work. You are an adventurer with a sweet tooth, and it's what your friends and family love most about you.

Congratulations, you are among the few who prefer this side on your Thanksgiving plate. You are independent and make your own decisions, despite what others might say. Cranberry jelly is the metaphor for "take me as I am." You also live by the mantra, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Jail. If you decide that all you want on your plate at Thanksgiving dinner is a slice of turkey... Ok, maybe jail is a bit much. But go sit in the corner! This meal was built on its sides, so to not include any is unacceptable. For the sake of your friends and family, please throw some corn and mashed potatoes on your plate this holiday.

You have a big heart! There are lots of ways to make stuffing and each way is delicious. If you like to load up on the stuffing during the holiday, not only do you have great taste, but you are also a generous and giving person. You enjoy stepping back and giving others the spotlight to feel special.