"Burgers are my absolute favorite thing to create with any game meat from venison to ducks and everything in-between. But, by far my favorite wild meat to use is wild turkey. I love using the breast and thigh meat, which adds to a deep rich flavor. I send both meats through the grinder at a #32 grind plate, season and then let rest. The barbecue version is my all-time favorite version of burgers, so let’s get into the recipe, shall we?"
Shared content provided by Jeremiah Doughty, fromfieldtoplate.com.
Ingredients:
Patties:
- 1-2 pounds ground wild turkey meat (breast and thighs)
- 3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced mine
- ¼ white onion, chopped fine
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. onion powder
- ½ tbsp. cracked pepper
- Pinch salt
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
Onion Straws:
- 1 onion, sliced thin and cut in half
- 1 cup milk, or half and half
- ½ cup flour
- 2 tbsp. corn starch
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. onion powder
- ½ tbsp. cracked pepper
- Pinch salt
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
Directions:
- Mix all patty ingredients and combine with hands. From baseball size meatballs and flatten out. Push down and form with your other palm to create smooth round edges.
- Place patties on squares of butcher paper. When all finished put patties back in fridge and allow them to set at least 1 hour before cooking. This will help them hold together and not fall apart while cooking.
- While patties are resting place onion slices in the milk and let rest in fridge 1 hour also.
- Preheat grill to 325 degrees.
- Take patties out and place on pre-heated grill, the key to a perfect burger is to only flip once, so close the lid and walk away for 8 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Remove onions from milk and sprinkle with remaining ingredients. Stir to coat and let sit 1 minute until tacky to the touch.
- Separate and place in oil careful not to crowd and cook until crispy. Finish until all onions have been fried. Drain and set aside
- Flip your burger patties and allow to cook until internal temp reaches 165 degrees. Place cheese on to melt if so desired.
- Assemble with your favorite ingredients or follow this recipe.
- Add mayo, leaf lettuce, bacon, patty, more bacon, onion straws, and barbecue sauce to the bottom bun. Add mayo to the top bun.
- Enjoy!
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