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| General Category : Sandwiches-Burgers-Wraps |
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| Food Group : Eggs, Poultry-Turkey, Cheese/Other Dairy |
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| Preparation Method : Skillet |
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You can make these well-spiced burgers with either turkey or pork. Serve on a bun with lettuce and tomatoes.
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Ingredients
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2 tbsp (30 mL) bourbon or Tennessee whisky |
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2 tbsp (30 mL) tomato ketchup |
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1 tbsp (15 mL) fancy molasses |
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1 egg |
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1 small onion, minced |
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2 cloves garlic, minced |
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1/4 cup (60 mL) dry bread crumbs |
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1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder |
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1 tsp (5 mL) dried crumbled sage |
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1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt |
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1 lb (500 g) ground turkey |
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4 slices smoked cheese |
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Pickled jalapeño peppers |
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Preparation
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In large bowl, whisk together whisky, ketchup, molasses and egg; mix in onion, garlic, bread crumbs, chili powder, sage and salt. Mix in turkey; shape into 4 patties.
Pan-fry or grill over medium heat, turning halfway through and placing slice of cheese on top, until no longer pink inside and digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 175°F/80°C, about 15 minutes. Top with peppers.
Makes 4 servings.
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Nutritional information
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Per serving: about 321 cal, 27 g pro, 16 g total fat (6 g sat. fat), 14 g carb, 1 g fibre, 156 mg chol, 735 mg sodium. % RDI: 17% calcium, 19% iron, 13% vit A, 7% vit C, 10% folate.
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Source
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Homemakers Magazine: Summer 2006
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