Soren Emil Carlsen was a Danish born artist who was heavily influenced by the work of Jean-Siméon Chardin. His paintings featured simple objects in muted tones. His limited palette produced moody canvases and he worked carefully to create seemingly haphazard compositions. He was a contemporary of William Merritt Chase and was part of the European educated talent working in America. Unlike Chase whose brushwork loosened to accommodate the Impressionist style, Carlsen’s work remained fairly tight and clean with thick layered brushstrokes.
Spice-Rubbed Turkey
This recipe could be substituted for chicken
2 TB brown sugar
2 tsp smoky paprika
1 large clove fresh garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 small turkey, cut into pieces
Preheat the oven to 390°F/200°C. Mix the seasonings in a small bowl and rub all over the turkey pieces. Place the turkey in a roasting tray and slide into the oven for about 40 minutes. Occasionally spoon the juices from the meat back over the turkey.
Remove the turkey from the oven and brush on the BBQ sauce. Either return to the oven for another 20 minutes (check the thickest part of the breast for done-ness) or place on the grill (on an area of moderate heat – not directly over the cinders). Roast the turkey brushing on additional sauce as needed until done and the BBQ sauce begins to caramelize upon the meat.
Serve with additional BBQ sauce.
Cranberry BBQ Sauce
1 small red onion, chopped
1 TB olive oil
1 jar (250ml) cranberry sauce (alternative use 1 pkg frozen cranberries cooked for 10 minutes in 1/3 cup sugar)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup hot sauce
1 TB apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
black pepper
Saute the chopped onion in the oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the cranberry sauce, ketchup, hot sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce and a pinch of black pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until it reaches the desired thickness.
Once cooled slightly, puree with a hand blender. Pass through sieve and serve with the grilled turkey.
17 comments
Rosa's Yummy Yums says:
Nov 22, 2009
That is a wonderful dish! I love the combination. Very flavorful!br /br /Cheers,br /br /Rosa
Kitchen Butterfly says:
Nov 22, 2009
Love that cranberry bbq sauce – smoky….somebody stop me!
nikki says:
Nov 22, 2009
That cranberry bbq sauce sounds like a fabulous twist on a tradition bird!
Snooky doodle says:
Nov 22, 2009
what a nice recipe. Looks delicious!
Lauren says:
Nov 22, 2009
Delicious! Love the flavour combo! Cranberry BBQ sauce sounds perfect!
Joanne says:
Nov 22, 2009
I really like the idea of cooking the turkey in pieces instead of as a whole. I think it gives you so much more control over the final product.br /br /This cranberry bbq sauce sounds delicious! I have a ridiculous number of bags of fresh cranberries in my freezer that are looking to be used up.
Heavenly Housewife says:
Nov 22, 2009
Mmmm, this spice-rubbed turkey looks positively juicy!
Lael says:
Nov 22, 2009
I love these photos. So simple and well composed. I discovered smoked paprika early this year and just love it. Thanks for the recipes!
Susan says:
Nov 22, 2009
I just made your cranberry BBQ sauce, with fresh cranberries and a simple ketchup made from tomato paste. The sauce is fantastic! Thanks.
Amanda says:
Nov 23, 2009
Oooh. That sauce. Going to give it a go…
shaz says:
Nov 23, 2009
I#39;m hosting Christmas this year..ack! Was wondering what to do about turkey..thanks to you I have an answer and a sauce to boot. Thank you! And happy thanksgiving :)
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says:
Nov 23, 2009
Nice sounding recipe! I just don#39; cook enough turkey. I don#39;t know why-it#39;s healthy and good!
dessert girl says:
Nov 23, 2009
Love the spices! They would probably even be good on fake chicken or tofu! :-)
Hungry Dog says:
Nov 23, 2009
Sounds fantastic. Cranberry BBQ sauce, why has no one else thought of that? brilliant.
Forager says:
Nov 24, 2009
Ooh looks and sounds delicious! We don#39;t focus on turkey much here so it#39;s not really on my radar, but I should definitely give my oven a work out and try this turkey recipe for xmas/summer parties..
3 hungry tummies says:
Nov 24, 2009
always wanted to make my own bbq sauce, thanks for the recipe!!
Cheryl Dodson says:
Nov 6, 2018
Wanted to do a non traditional turkey for Thanksgiving this year. Stumbled upon your recipe. Can’t wait to make it! Even my picky eater (the 24 yr old) was thrilled with the recipe! And the sauce sounds lucious!