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Turkey Burnt Ends

Recipe and video for smoked turkey burnt ends with sticky cranberry barbecue sauce
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Christie Vanover

Ingredients

  • 1 Jennie-O Oven Ready™ Boneless Turkey Breast

Cranberry Barbecue Sauce

  • 1 can jellied cranberry sauce
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • pinch cayenne optional

Instructions

  • Thaw the turkey and remove from packaging. 
  • Smoke at 225F degrees over indirect heat for two hours. The internal temperature should be around 135F. 
  • Remove the turkey from the smoker, and let it rest while you make the sauce.
  • Add the cranberry barbecue sauce ingredients into a sauce pot and whisk until smooth. Cook over medium low heat, stirring often for 30 minutes. 
  • Slice the turkey into one-inch cubes. Place in a pan, and toss with the sauce. 
  • Heat the smoker to 400F degrees. Add the turkey directly to the grate in a single layer. 
  • Smoke for 15 minutes, or until the cubes reach at least 165F degrees and the sauce is set. 

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 726mg | Potassium: 440mg | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 6.9mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1.2mg