Smoked Turkey Tacos are the perfect way to extend a warm welcome to the season’s favorite berries. Corn tortillas are fried until crispy and golden and stuffed with fresh cranberry salsa and warm cream cheese. Get ready to take your leftover turkey to the next level!

If you love cranberries, check out these Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Pecans, and Gorgonzola and this Cranberry Ginger Sunset Fizz mocktail!

THE GREAT DEBATE

Every year, there’s a massive debate during the holiday season centered around cranberry sauce: fresh or jellied. I, for one, am old school. Give me the cranberry sauce in the can by Ocean Spray. Yes, the one with the ridges. I don’t care if I’m dining at the fanciest restaurant when it comes to cranberry sauce…with my cornbread dressing…for my holiday spread… *clap clap clap* I want the cranberry sauce out of the can! When it comes to fresh cranberries with other foods, there are so many ways to enjoy them! Like my Cranberry Salsa, which you can find here.

Cranberries and Tacos Enter the Chat

Let’s see, how did we even get here? So over the holiday break, I still had Cranberry Salsa leftovers. Since HB decided to smoke a variety of meats (salmon, chicken, pork, and turkey legs) to go with our holiday feast, I said, “you know what, let’s make some tacos!” Smoked Turkey Tacos with Cranberry Salsa to be exact!

In the summer, you may remember when I shared about my newfound love for homemade tortillas (taco shells). In other words, frying them myself. They are so much better than store-bought, and I actually prefer to fry them myself. I was frying flour tortillas at the time mainly because I used them to make my Homemade Mexican Pizza. So good, by the way! Listen! cranberry salsa on tacos? Just wow!

Speaking of cranberry recipes, make sure you try this Cranberry Ginger Sunset Fizz and these Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Pecans, & Gorgonzola!

Back to the Smoked Turkey Tacos with Cranberry Salsa…

Listen…when I discovered how good corn tortillas were when you fried them at home, I decided to use them for my tacos. We used smoked turkey leftovers, cranberry salsa (which is a beautiful blend of herbs and spices), and delicately warmed cream cheese. Absolutely amazing!

I knew there had to be other ways to incorporate cranberries into the mix well after the holidays, and I’m happy that I discovered how delicious cranberries are stuffed in tacos! You have a blend of sweet and savory, then add the creaminess of the cream cheese. DIVINE!

I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing these tacos turned out. They were perfect with every bite! Also, the Cranberry + Cilantro Gimlet pictured above is another addition to my seasonal, cranberry delights! If you make it, be sure to tag me (@myprettybrown) on social media. You may also find me by following the #myprettybrowneats hashtag on FB and IG! You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, PINTEREST, and TikTok.