Turkey Patties

Pan-fried turkey patties with a crisp golden crust and heat from crushed red pepper. Cast iron and avocado oil. Five to six minutes per side.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs ground turkey
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup flour
• 1 tbsp olive oil (mixed into the meat)
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp crushed red pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Avocado oil (for the pan)

Equipment

• Cast iron skillet

Method

1. Mix all ingredients gently by hand. Do not overwork.
2. Form into large patties.
3. Heat avocado oil in cast iron over medium to medium-high.
4. Pan-fry 5 to 6 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal).

Notes

• The 1 tbsp olive oil mixed into the meat is what keeps lean turkey from drying out.
• Cast iron plus avocado oil is the combo that gets this crust. Non-stick will not do it.
• 2 tsp red pepper across 3 lbs reads as confidently spicy, not punishing.
• Thanks to my dear friend Matias Blazevic for teaching me this recipe. FUCKING DELICIOUS.