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Bold Cranberry-Sriracha Spatchcock Turkey Recipe – Easy Sweet & Spicy Dinner

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This sweet and spicy spatchcock turkey features a cranberry-sriracha glaze for a bold, festive flavor. Perfect for holidays or gatherings, it’s juicy, caramelized, and cooks in half the time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole turkey (10–12 lbs), spatchcocked
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Olive oil (for brushing)
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Fresh cranberries (for serving)
  • Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the turkey breast-side down on a cutting board. Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone to remove it. Flip the turkey over and press firmly on the breastbone to flatten.
  2. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels, then brush it lightly with olive oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, sriracha, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the turkey on a wire rack set inside a large roasting pan.
  5. Use a pastry brush to generously coat the turkey with the cranberry-sriracha glaze. Reserve a portion of the glaze for basting.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, basting every 20 minutes with the reserved glaze. The turkey is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast.
  7. Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. Garnish with fresh cranberries and parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

[‘If the skin starts to brown too quickly, tent the turkey with foil to prevent burning.’, ‘For a tangier glaze, add a splash of orange juice to the cranberry-sriracha mixture.’, ‘Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the sriracha.’, ‘Resting the turkey allows the juices to redistribute for moist and flavorful slices.’]

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Keywords: spatchcock turkey, cranberry-sriracha glaze, sweet and spicy turkey, holiday turkey recipe, bold turkey flavors

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