How Bout Them Apples Rachs Turkey Burger Hits A Savory Sweet Spot Recipes

HOW 'BOUT THEM APPLES? RACH'S TURKEY BURGER HITS A SAVORY SWEET SPOT

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
• Add a pat of butter to oil and when it foams, add the onions, season with salt, and cook to caramel in color, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally
• Add a bit of water if they begin to brown
• Stir in light brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, let them dissolve and absorb, then remove from heat
• Core one apple and thinly slice or use a mandoline
• Heat a saute pan or skillet over medium heat with a couple pats of butter, and when butter foams, add the sliced apples and cook about 2 minutes on each side
• Season apples with a little nutmeg, a few grates, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, then remove from heat and reserve
• Peel and quarter, then core and grate remaining apple, and add about 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• For burgers, in a bowl, combine turkey with Worcestershire, salt, black pepper, white pepper, grated apple, granulated onion, sage and Dijon mustard
• Form 4 large thin patties, thinner at center for even cooking
• Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat
• Add oil, 1 turn of the pan, and cook patties 10 minutes, turning occasionally
• Top with sliced apples and cheddar and/or blue cheeses, then lightly cover pan with foil or lid and melt cheese
• Build burgers: bun bottom, pickles, lettuce, cheeseburgers, apples, onions, bun top

SPICY AND SAVORY BROILED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lightly spray a broiling pan with cooking spray.
• Combine turkey, onion, garlic, ginger, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, cumin, coriander, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix by hand until uniformly combined. Form into 4 patties and place on the prepared pan.
• Broil until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 6 to 7 minutes per side.