Spicy Maple Turkey Burgers with Maple Pickled Red Onion
Maple Pickled Red Onions:
- 1 large red onion, sliced thin
- 1 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Spicy Maple Turkey Burger:
Makes 4 burgers
- 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
- 2/3 cup shredded carrot
- 2 Tablespoons yellow onion
- 1/2 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons siracha
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Place onions in colander and pour 2 cups of boiling water over them. Let cool and place in quart jar. Heat remaining ingredients to a simmer and pour over onions. Let sit for one hour or up to several days.
Combine all ingredients for turkey burger in a medium bowl. Form 4 equal-sized patties. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook for 20 minutes turning once. Internal temperature should reach 165°. Place on grilled bun, add lettuce and pickled onions and any additional toppings of your choice. We like cilantro and avocado.
