The Aussie Gourmet: Pineapple Turkey Burger

In The K tchen Pineapple Turkey Burger Serves 4

By Naomi Nachman

During the past few months, I have had the honor to work with Empire Kosher to develop exciting recipes using their delicious poultry products. I recently created this delicious turkey burger with grilled pineapples, fried onions, pineapple aioli � all served inside a toasted bun.

Ingredients

b1 package Empire Kosher Natural Turkey Burger Lightly Seasoned b1 large onion, sliced and sautéed b1 can pineapple rings, drained saving ¼ cup for Aoili bPineapple aioli b1 package Empire Uncured Turkey Bacon b4 buns lightly toasted

Pineapple Aioli b1 cup mayonnaise b2 cloves crushed garlic b1 tablespoon maple syrup b1 squirt sriracha b¼ cup pineapple juice b1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Mix the pineapple aioli ingredients together and set aside. 2. Preheat an indoor grill pan to medium high heat and brush with some oil. 3. When the pan is hot, add the burgers and cook each side for about 6-7 minutes or cooked to 165°F internally. Remove and set aside. 4. After the burgers are done, on the same pan, add strips of turkey bacon and cook for a few minutes until slightly crispy. Remove and set aside. Finally, add 4 rings of pineapple and grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. 5. 6. To assemble the burger: Spread each side of the lightly toasted bun with pineapple aioli. 7. On the bottom half of the bun, place the onions, pineapple, turkey bacon, and then the burger. Top with the top of the bun.

Photo by Melinda Strauss

Naomi Nachman, the owner of The Aussie Gourmet, caters weekly and Shabbat/ Yom Tov meals for families and individuals within The Five Towns and neighboring communities, with a specialty in Pesach catering. Naomi is a contributing editor to this paper and also produces and hosts her own weekly radio show on the Nachum Segal Network stream called “A Table for Two with Naomi Nachman.” Naomi gives cooking presentations for organizations and private groups throughout the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. In addition, Naomi has been a guest host on the QVC TV network and has been featured in cookbooks, magazines as well as other media covering topics related to cuisine preparation and personal chefs. To obtain additional recipes, join The Aussie Gourmet on Facebook or visit Naomi’s blog. Naomi can be reached through her website, www.theaussiegourmet.com or at (516) 295-9669.