"Octoberfest" Turkey Burger

On eof the best things about fall is the change of menu.  Bringing in apples, pumpkin, and more comfort foods.  Beign that today is October 1st it seems like a good time to also think about octoberfest. This is a delicious perfect burger for October.  I discovered this in EveryDay with Rachel Ray it was the burger of the month.   It sounded interesting and I happened to have some ground turkey on hand.  So why not give it a try. I think the flavors worked well together and it will stay moist. The added bacon drippings help a lot.  And it pairs very well with a pale ale or your favorite lager.  Serve it at your  Octoberfest party.  My husband must have liked it as he rated it blog-worthy!

Recipe: (from EveryDay with Rachel Ray October 2013)

 

1 tbsp. olive oil

8 slices bacon, finely chopped

1/2 cupped onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 tsp superfine sugar or 1 tbsp light agave nectar
2 tbsp cidar vinegar
1 1/2-2 lbs ground turkey
salt and pepper
1/4 cup fresh finely chopped parsley
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
4 slices mustard seed- flavored Beemster (gouda) OR smoked Gouda
4 rolls split toasted (I used a brioche, but a pretzel roll would be awesome)
spicy brown mustard
sauerkraut, warmed
bread and butter pickles

In a large skillet, heat the oil.  crisp the bacon bits, 2-3 minutes, keep stirring. Add in the onion and garlic.  Cook, stirring 2-3 minutes.  Add the sugar and vinegar, stir.  Remove from heat and cool.

In a large bowl, season the turkey with and pepper.  Add the parsley, Worcestershire and the cooked bacon mixture and drippings.  Stir to combine, then form 4 patties.  Heat skillet over medium-high.  Add burger and cook, 4-5 minutes on each side, flipping only once. Place cheese on top and melt.  Slather bun with mustard, top with saurkraut and pickles.  Enjoy.