Pullled Turkey with Cranberry BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 c barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 c leftover jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 c leftover shredded turkey, room temperature
  • 1 mandarin orange, peeled and segmented
  • 2 Tbsp champagne vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 brioche buns, split
  • 4 Swiss cheese slices
  • 1 c arugula

Directions:

  1. Stir together barbecue sauce, cranberry sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and darker in color, 4-5 minutes. Fold in shredded turkey, and stir until warmed through, 1 minute.
  2. Stir together mandarin segments, vinegar and cinnamon in a medium bowl; chill in the refrigerator 10 minutes.
  3. Remove mandarins from refrigerator. Add arugula, and toss until well coated.
  4. Broil bun halves on low until lightly toasted and golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Remove from oven. Place a slice of Swiss cheese on each bun bottom; broil on high until cheese is just melted, 1-2 minutes.
  5. Layer 1/2 c turkey mixture over melted cheese on bun bottoms; top with the orange and arugula mixture. Cover with bun tops.