Chipotle Cranberry Sauceor Butter Recipes

CHIPOTLE-ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Finely grate zest from orange. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange. Place zest and orange juice in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients., Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook, uncovered, until berries pop, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Transfer to a small bowl; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.

CHIPOTLE CRANBERRY-GLAZED TURKEY

Steps:

• For cranberry glaze, combine water and sugar in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add cranberries and return to a boil, stirring occasionally for about 6 minutes or until berries pop and soften.
• Transfer cranberries to a fine sieve set over a bowl and press contents through sieve. Discard solids and stir in 2 tablespoons of the TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce. Glaze can be refrigerated up to two days before using.
• To prepare turkey, combine butter, salt, pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce in a small bowl and mix well. Place turkey in a large roasting pan and brush with butter mixture. Bake in a 325 degrees F oven for approximately 11 minutes per pound for an unstuffed bird, or until an internal temperature of 180 degrees F is reached.
• One hour and 20 minutes before the turkey is done, begin brushing it with cranberry glaze. Brush turkey liberally every 20 minutes, 3 separate times, and then roast turkey without basting for the last 40 minutes. Let rest at least 30 minutes before carving.

CHIPOTLE CRANBERRY SAUCE/OR BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer 15 minutes, covered.
• Turn off heat and let sit, covered for 15 more minutes.
• Put ingredients in a food processor and pulse until desired consistency.
• Texture may range from somewhat coarse to smooth.
• Serve with turkey.
• for chipotle cranberry butter: mix with 1 stick of butter and spread on your favorite cornbread or rolls.

TURKEY TOSTADAS WITH CRANBERRY CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, heat Sauce ingredients to boiling over medium heat. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until cranberries have popped and sauce has thickened.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey, cumin, oregano and chili powder; stir to mix. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until turkey is thoroughly heated.
• Heat refried beans as directed on can.
• To assemble tostadas, spread each tostada shell with warm refried beans. Top with turkey, lettuce and sauce.