Spicy Smoked Turkey Superfood Taco

SWEET AND SPICY SMOKED TURKEY WITH SMOKED GRAVY

Steps:

• Rub the Sweet BBQ Rub all over both sides of the turkey. Transfer to a disposable aluminum pan breast-side up and refrigerate overnight, uncovered, to dry brine.
• The day of roasting, let the turkey sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Add the carrots and peppers to the pan and put the turkey on a wire rack above the vegetables.
• Preheat a gas grill, charcoal grill or smoker to 350 degrees F. If using a gas or charcoal grill, set up a smoke box or small disposable aluminum pan with fruit wood chips. Once the smoke is rolling, put the turkey and vegetables on the grill in the pan, close the lid and smoke for 1 hour.
• After 1 hour, rotate the turkey and add the stock to the pan to deglaze. Continue smoking until the breast meat registers 160 degrees F and the thighs hit 165 degrees F, another 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Let the turkey rest 45 minutes to an hour while you make the gravy. Remove the carrots and peppers from the pan and set aside. Strain the drippings from the pan using a fat separator.
• To make the gravy, melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk well to make a roux. Slowly add the strained drippings and whisk. Let simmer to reduce to the desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Slice the turkey and serve over a medley of the smoked carrots and peppers with the gravy on the side.
• Combine the turbinado sugar, granulated sugar, salt, chili powder, paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, cayenne, cumin and pepper in a bowl. Store in an airtight container.

SMOKED TURKEY TACOS

Steps:

• 1. Put the spinach into a pan and sauté them in a small amount of butter. Don't let the amount of spinach worry you....it looks like a ton, but like most greens it will have wilted down.
• 2. Shred the turkey and once the spinach as wilted add it to the pan, season with salt and pepper, when the turkey is hot and the spinach is wilted cover to keep warm.
• 3. TO MAKE THE CRANBERRY SAUCY RELISH:
• 4. Mix the cranberry sauce, red onion, jalapeño pepper and the bourbon, mix thoroughly.
• 5. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• 6. THE GARNISHES:
• 7. Finely chop the green onions. Grate both of the cheeses and combine.
• 8. TO ASSEMBLE:
• 9. Spread some of the cranberry mixture on the bottom of the shells.
• 10. Then add the hot turkey, spinach mixture.
• 11. Then the cheese!
• 12. Top with the green onions and enjoy!

SPICY TURKEY TACOS

Steps:

• Heat taco shells according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in salsa and spices; heat through. Serve immediately, or cool before placing in a freezer container. , To serve, fill each taco shell with 1/3 cup turkey mixture. Serve with lettuce, cheese, sour cream and, if desired, optional ingredients., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers for up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve as directed.

SPICY SMOKED TURKEY SUPERFOOD TACO

Steps:

• 1 - Heat flour tortilla grill 2 - In bowl blend turkey with chipotle 3 - In non stick skillet saute turkey and red pepper in butter 4 - Add egg and cilantro, when close to done, and cheese 5 - Equally divide among 2 tortillas and secure with wooden skewer 6 - Arrange on plate garnish with chives 7 - Serve with salsa and cured tomato garnish

SMOKED TURKEY SANDWICHES WITH SPICY AIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the ciabatta rolls on a rimmed baking sheet with the cut side facing upwards. Bake until lightly toasted, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Arrange the bread, toasted side up, on a work surface and divide the spicy aioli on all the halves evenly. On each of the bottom halves place 1 slice of cheese, ripping in half if necessary to make the cheese fit the bread. On top of the cheese, layer the peppers, followed by the turkey. Divide the basil evenly on each of the top halves, pressing slightly to adhere to the aioli. Place the tops of the sandwiches on, then cut the sandwiches diagonally and serve.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, chili paste and ¼ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate aioli until ready to assemble the sandwiches.

SPICY TURKEY TACOS

Steps:

• Whisk together all seasoning ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.
• Brown meat in large skillet. Add seasoning mixture and 2/3 cup water; mix thoroughly.
• Bring to boil, then reduce to low heat. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Heat taco shells according to package instructions.
• Spoon meat into warmed taco shells.
• Top as desired.

SPICY TURKEY TACOS

Steps:

• Combine turkey, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker; pour in enough chicken broth to almost cover all the ingredients.
• Cook on Low for at least 3 hours.
• Heat a griddle over medium-low heat and cook tortillas until warmed, about 30 seconds per side. Fill tortillas with turkey mixture.

TURKEY AND YAM SPICY TACOS

Steps:

• Put the diced yam in a microwave-safe bowl; cook in the microwave until cooked through and fork-tender, stirring once, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Coat the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil and place over medium heat; cook and stir the turkey until crumbled and evenly brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper into the turkey and continue cooking until the onions begin to caramelize, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with the chili powder, cumin, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Pour the salsa over everything; fold the sweet potatoes into the mixture. Allow the mixture to cook until the excess moisture evaporates. Garnish with the cilantro. Serve with the warm tortillas.