Cranberry BBQ Turkey(Or Chicken) Recipe

Name: Cranberry BBQ Turkey(Or Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; 1 (12 -14 lb) fresh turkey (or thawed); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (14 ounce) canwhole cranberry sauce; 1 cup cranberry pomegranate juice; ⅔ cup chili sauce; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, snipped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 (12 -14 lb) fresh turkey (or thawed)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 ounce) canwhole cranberry sauce
1 cup cranberry pomegranate juice
⅔ cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, snipped

1
Preheat oven to 325*F.
2
In a small bowl stir together all ingredients except turkey and sauce.
3
Set spice mixture aside.
4
Remove neck and giblets from turkey(or chicken); discard.
5
Rinse turkey; pat dry with paper towels.
6
Starting at neck end, loosen skin by sliding your fingers underneath, separating skin from mneat.
7
Rub spice mixture under skin, over breast, and toward thighs.
8
Rub 2 tbls.
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of olive oil over turkey.
10
Pull neck skin to back; fasten with a small skewer.
11
Tuck wings under breast.
12
Loop kitchen string around drumsticks; tie securely to tail.
13
Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
14
Insert an oven going meat thermometer into center of an inside thigh muscle, avoiding bone.
15
Cover loosely with foil.
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Roast 2 3/4 hours.
17
Remove foil.
18
Roast 15-45 minutes more, or until thermometer reaches 175*F. Generously brush turkey with 1/2 cup cranberry BBQ sauce the last 15 minutes.
19
Remove from oven.
20
Cover turkey with foil.
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Let stand 15 minutes.
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Remove foil.
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Sprinkle with fresh oregano.
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Serve with remaining cranberry BBQ sauce and kumquats(or other fruit of choice).
25
Cranberry BBQ Sauce:.
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In a medium saucepan cook finely chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat, about 6 minutes.
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Add 1 can whole cranberry sauce, cranberry pomegranate juice, chili sauce, balsamic vinegar, and dry mustard.
28
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
29
Simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes or until thickened.
30
Stir in snipped oregano; cook 1 minute more.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Cranberry BBQ Turkey(Or Chicken) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cranberry BBQ Turkey(Or Chicken)

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