This is one of the recipes we did in collaboration with our friends at Blake Hill Preserves [1] who produce award-winning jams and chutneys in Windsor, Vermont. We found many creative ways to pair up our products, starting with this excellent turkey burger, spiced with our Aromatic Bitters [2] and topped with their Caramelized Onion Jam [3].
Turkey burgers can be on the dry side so I usually add egg and oil, plus some breadcrumbs as a binder for the whole lot. Adding the Aromatic bitters gave the burger some added umami, with a hint of clove that paired really well with the onion jam. The goat cheese tops it all off with extra, creaminess and moisture.
16 oz ground turkey
1 egg
1 tbsp vegetable oil
⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ tsp salt
White pepper
8 – 10 dashes Runamok Aromatic Bitters [2]
2- 4 oz goat cheese
Arugula
Blake Hill Caramelized Onion Savory Jam [3]
Hamburger buns (optional)
In a medium bowl, combine turkey meat, egg, oil, breadcrumbs, salt, a few grinds of white pepper, and the bitters. Blend the ingredients with your hands, doing your best not to overwork the meat. Divide into 3 or 4 burgers.
Heat a grill (or use oil in a saute pan on the stove) and place the burgers gently on the surface. Leave in place for about 5 – 8 minutes until nicely browned and then flip. Grill another 5 minutes or until completely cooked. Remove to a plate.
If using a bun, place the cooked patty on the bun and dot with a tablespoon or two of goat cheese. Top with a generous amount of onion jam and then some arugula. Place the top bun and serve. Makes 3 or 4 burgers, depending on size.