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Wild Turkey Burgers

  • Low calorie
  • Easy recipes
  • Barbecue recipes
You can make these well-spiced burgers with either turkey or pork. Serve on a bun with lettuce and tomatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp  (30 mL)  Bourbon or Tennessee whisky
  • 2 tbsp  (30 mL)  tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp  (15 mL)  fancy molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup  (60 mL)  dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp  (15 mL)  chili powder
  • 1 tsp  (5 mL)  crumbled dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp  (2 mL)  salt
  • 1 lb  (500 g)  ground turkey
  • 4 slices smoked cheese
  • Pickled jalapeño peppers

Preparation

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 175F/80C, about 15 minutes. Top with peppers.

Makes 4 servings.

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