Turkey Sausage with Citrus Salsa

By Chef Mark Martin, Executive Chef, Ethan's of Elizabeth
Culinary Setting
Professional
Meal Type
Appetizer
Servings
20
Cooking Style
Grill
Product
Ground Turkey

Ingredients

5 lbs GROUND TURKEY

2 lbs TURKEY BACON, minced

1 Small white onion, minced

6 Cloves fresh garlic, minced

1/3 c dried sage

2 tbsp dried cumin

2 tbsp dried coriander

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp freshly ground pepper

1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp dried thyme

2 qt fresh pineapple, peeled

1 qt grapefruit, peeled and sectioned

4 Medium oranges, peeled and sectioned

4 Medium limes, peeled

2 Medium lemons, peeled

1/4 c fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1/4 c sugar

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/3 c tequila

Directions


 



SAUSAGE PATTIES



Gently but thoroughly mix turkey, bacon, onion, garlic, herbs and seasonings. Form into 4-ounce patties.


Spray grill rack with nonstick vegetable spray. Prepare grill for direct cooking method. Place sausage patties on grill rack, 4 inches from the heat, over medium heat.


Grill about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Salt to taste.




CITRUS SALSA



Dice pineapple, grapefruit, oranges, limes and lemon. Combine in mixing bowl with remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.




SERVICE



Serve 2/3 cup chilled salsa as an accompaniment to turkey sausage patties.



 

Nutrition Facts

390 Total Calories

20 g Total Fat

5 g Saturated Fat

125 g Cholesterol

927 mg Sodium

537 mg Potassium

21 g Total Carbohydrates

3 g Dietary Fiber

16 g Sugars

30 g Protein

4 % Daily Protein

90 % Daily Vitamin C

8 % Daily Calcium

15 % Daily Iron