Cranberry Bourbon Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup Bourbon
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
11 ounces mandarin oranges
12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar, adjust to your taste, this is very tart with only this amount
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, adjust to your taste, this much is VERY peppery

Preparation

In small saucepan combine bourbon, shallots, and orange zest. Use SHALLOTS - small bulbs that look similar to a small yellow onion NOT scallions.
Bring to boil over medium heat, and simmer until syrupy, about 10 minutes.
Add cranberries and sugar, and stir until sugar dissolves.
Reduce heat.
Simmer uncovered until cranberries burst.
Remove from heat, stir in pepper, and let cool.