The traditional sauce that is served at Thanksgiving is cranberry sauce.
Cranberry sauce is a tart, sweet condiment that is made from cranberries and complements the rich flavor of turkey, stuffing and other savory dishes perfectly.
Cranberry sauce is often served from a can, although cranberry sauce is also sometimes served homemade.
Gravy also essential for traditional Thanksgiving meals, cranberry sauce stands out as a unique, fruit based staple that has deep historical roots in the United States.
Cranberry sauce is a staple and traditional sauce served at Thanksgiving for flavor balance, because cranberries are a native fruit and for convenience.
Canned cranberry sauce became widely available in the 20th, century, which solidified it's place as an easy to serve holiday food item.
Cranberries are also native to North America, which makes them a natural fit for a holiday celebrating American traditions.
And the tartness of cranberry sauce cuts through the richness of the turkey meal, acting as a palate cleanser.
Some people prefer the canned cranberry sauce for the familiar, jellied texture from the canned cranberry sauce.
And other people more enjoy and prefer homemade versions of cranberry sauce, that contains added spices, oranges or even a splash of port.
And even fresh cranberry relishes offer a brighter and chunkier alternative to sauce.
For the gravy used at Thanksgiving, the gravy is made from turkey drippings, and gravy is another crucial sauce used in Thanksgiving dinners including turkey.
The gravy at Thanksgiving is often served over turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing.