Turkey Burgers with Pickled Onions.
Lean ground turkey meets Pecking Order® heat and sharp pickled onions—skip the frozen patties
Lean ground turkey meets Pecking Order® heat and sharp pickled onions—skip the frozen patties
Ingredients
For the burgers
- 4 brioche burger buns
- 2 lbs lean ground turkey
- 8 Tablespoons Casa M Spice Co® Pecking Order®
- Salt to taste
For the garnish
- American, cheddar, or any other cheese of preference, sliced
- baby spinach to taste
- Casa M Spice Co® Pickled Yellow Onions
- Ketchup, mustard or any condiment preferred
Method
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01
Form the patties
5 minRoll each portion into a ball first, then flatten gently with your hands—don't pack it tight or you'll end up with dense, rubbery burgers. Turkey's lean, so a loose hand here keeps them tender.
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02
Season with Pecking Order®
2 minHit each side with about a tablespoon of Pecking Order®, add salt to taste, then rub gently so the spice sticks and flavors the whole patty evenly.
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03
Cook the burgers
12 minGrill or pan-sear until cooked through—turkey needs to hit a safe internal temperature, so don't rush it or cut corners here. Medium-high heat, about 6 minutes per side depending on thickness.
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04
Toast the buns
2 minLightly toast them in a toaster or set them offset from the grill flame for indirect heat. A toasted bun holds up to the toppings and adds a little texture and warmth.
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05
Build and serve
2 minLayer your toasted bun with the cooked turkey burger, cheese, spinach, and whatever condiments you like, then crown it with those Casa M Pickled Onions for that sharp, bright finish that makes all the difference.
From Mike's Notebook
Mix the Pecking Order® into the turkey before forming patties—seasoning only the outside won't penetrate lean meat.
Form patties slightly thinner than you think; turkey cooks faster than beef and dries out if overcooked.
Toast the brioche buns buttered-side down while burgers rest—it anchors the pickled onions so they don't slide.