Turkey shashlik with cranberry sauce

4 servings

50 minutes

Turkey kebabs with cranberry sauce are a gourmet dish of American cuisine, combining the tenderness of turkey with the tangy sweetness of cranberries. Marinated in yogurt, honey, thyme, and lemon juice, the meat gains unique juiciness and a hint of spice. The kebabs are grilled to a golden crust and baked in the oven, retaining their softness inside and appetizing aroma. The cranberry sauce made with orange juice, cinnamon, and allspice adds richness to the flavor profile, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. This dish is ideal for festive tables or cozy family dinners, bringing notes of gastronomic pleasure and warmth.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 287.3
• Proteins: 26.6g
• Fats: 6.9g
• Carbohydrates: 31.1g

Ingredients

• Turkey fillet: 500 g
• Natural yoghurt: 100 ml
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Fresh thyme: 1 sprig
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Honey: 3.5 tbsp
• Lemon: 0.5 pc
• Salt: 1.3 tsp
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
• Cranberry: 400 g
• Brown sugar: 2 tbsp
• Water: 125 ml
• Orange zest: 1 tsp
• Freshly squeezed orange juice: 60 ml
• Ground ginger: 0.1 tsp
• Cinnamon sticks: 1 pc
• Allspice peas: 3 pc

Cooking steps

1. For the turkey, mix yogurt, olive oil, finely chopped thyme, crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon of honey, juice and zest of half a lemon, 1 teaspoon of salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Natural yoghurt: 100 ml
   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Fresh thyme: 1 sprig
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Honey: 3.5 tablespoons
   • Lemon: 0.5 piece
   • Salt: 1.3 teaspoon
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Rinse the turkey, dry it with paper towels. Marinate for 12 hours.

3. Preheat the oven to 200°C.

4. Remove excess marinade, cut the meat into pieces and thread onto skewers.

5. In a large skillet, fry the kebabs in vegetable oil on all sides until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

6. Wrap in foil and bake for 20 minutes until done.

7. For the sauce, mix cranberry, brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of honey, water, orange zest and juice, ginger, a cinnamon stick, allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a thick-walled pot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cranberry: 400 g
   • Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
   • Honey: 3.5 tablespoons
   • Water: 125 ml
   • Orange zest: 1 teaspoon
   • Freshly squeezed orange juice: 60 ml
   • Ground ginger: 0.1 teaspoon
   • Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
   • Allspice peas: 3 pieces
   • Salt: 1.3 teaspoon

8. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. The cranberries should burst.

9. Remove the cinnamon stick.

10. Remove the pot from the heat and let the sauce cool completely. The mixture will gradually thicken.

11. Serve the kebabs hot with cranberry sauce.