TURKEY BURGERS WITH CRANBERRY RELISH

Turkey Burgers with Cranberry Relish image

Provided by Wanna Make This?

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds 93-percent lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 slices American cheese or sharp Cheddar
4 brioche hamburger buns, lightly toasted
Cranberry Relish, recipe follows
12 bread and butter pickles
8 ounces fresh or frozen and thawed cranberries (about 2 cups)
1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled and roughly chapped (about 7 ounces)
Zest and juice of a small orange (about 1 tablespoon zest and 1/4 cup juice)
1/3 cup sugar
Kosher salt

Steps:

For the caramelized onions: Add the oil to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the onions and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until the onions have softened and are starting to brown in spots, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the onions are deeply browned and caramelized, 40 to 50 more minutes, stirring frequently toward the end of the process. Season with salt if needed. Transfer to a small bowl.
For the turkey burgers: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Stir to combine, and then add the turkey and mix until just combined; do not overmix or the meat will get tough. Lightly wet your hands then divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Pat into 4-inch wide patties (about 3/4-inch thick) and put on the prepared baking sheet.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the turkey patties (can be done in batches if needed) and cook until browned on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and top each patty with a slice of cheese. Cover with a lid or baking sheet until the cheese is melted, the burgers are browned on the second side and the internal temperature is 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 4 to 5 more minutes.
To serve: Spread 2 tablespoons of the Cranberry Relish on the bottom half of each bun. Layer each with 3 bread and butter pickles, a patty and 1/4 of the caramelized onions. Top with the other half of bun. Serve immediately. Any leftover cranberry relish can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Add the cranberries, apple, orange zest and juice, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a food processor and pulse until the texture is like a chunky pesto. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate while you prepare the other burger components.