Steps

• Step 1

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 450°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

• Step 2

  Roast the orange. Cut the zested orange in half, place cut-side down on the grill, and cook for 10 minutes, until juicy. Remove from the grill.

  00:10

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 1 Whole orange, zested and reserved

• Step 3

  In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange zest, sugar, star anise, Traeger Simple Syrup, and cinnamon stick. Squeeze the orange juice into the pan.

  Ingredients

  • 2  bags cranberries, defrosted if frozen

  • 1/2 Cup granulated sugar

  • 2 Whole star anise

  • 1 Whole cinnamon stick

  • 1/4 Cup simple syrup

• Step 4

  Place pan over medium heat and cook, allowing the berries to open up and the sauce to thicken, about 10-15 minutes.

• Step 5

  Remove from the heat, cool, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Enjoy!