Turkey-Cilantro Sausage Patties Recipe

Name: Turkey-Cilantro Sausage Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boned and skinned turkey thigh meat, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1/2 pound boned and skinned turkey breast, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 pound high-quality pork fatback, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1/4 cup white wine; 2 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded, and minced; 2 teaspoons ground dried chipotle chile, or 1/2 chile en adobo, rinced and finely chopped; 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt; 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons canola oil

Servings: persons

1
On a plastic tray covered with plastic wrap, freeze the turkey and fatback for 30 minutes to firm.
2
In an electric standing mixer with the food grinder attachment, or in a food processor, grind the meat and fatback together in short bursts.
3
It should be chopped rather than pulverized, and should remain somewhat chunky.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meats with the wine, chiles, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
5
Wash your hands thoroughly and mix together by hand until all the ingredients are well blended, but don't overmix or the meat will become warm and mushy.
6
Refrigerate for 2 hours, covered, to allow the flavors to marry.
7
Form the sausage mixture into flat patties, approximately 3-inches in diameter.
8
In a large non-stick pan heat 2 teaspoons canola oil over medium-low heat (or heat a well-seasoned flat griddle pan).
9
Saute the sausage patties until golden, turning once with a flat-ended nonstick spatula and draining the fat as necessary.
10
Drain briefly on paper towels and serve hot.

730

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds boned and skinned turkey thigh meat, cut into 1-inch chunks, 1/2 pound boned and skinned turkey breast, cut into 1-inch chunks, 1 pound high-quality pork fatback, cut into 1-inch chunks, 1/4 cup white wine, and more.

Yes, Turkey-Cilantro Sausage Patties falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey-Cilantro Sausage Patties

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Variations & substitutions

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