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:
American Cranberry Sauce Habits:
- 76 percent of Americans serve store-bought cranberry sauce at their Thanksgiving meals versus homemade.
- 73 percent of Americans prefer their cranberry sauce jellied in the shape of can!
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!
What Your Favorite Thanksgiving Side Says About You
Mac & Cheese
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.
Corn
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.
Green Bean Casserole
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.
Brussel Sprouts
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.
Mashed Potatoes
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.
Sweet Potatoes and Marshmallows
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.
Cranberry Jelly Sauce
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.”
No Side
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.
Stuffing
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.
