Monday, March 19, 2012

Spicy Turkey Burgers

Spicy Turkey Burgers
A great item to grill up in the summer time, these burgers offer a nice change to beef burgers!

Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Hidden Valley Ranch Mix
  • 2 TBSP Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/8 tsp celery salt
Burgers:

·         1 pound ground turkey

·         ¼ cup minced onion

·         ¼ cup dried Italian bread crumbs

·         1 tablespoon chopped, seeded jalapeno pepper

·         1 large egg, lightly beaten

·         1 clove garlic, minced

·         ¼ teaspoon sea salt

·         ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

·         2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (optional)

·         4 hamburger buns

·         4 slices Monterrey Jack cheese

·         4 lettuce leaves

·         4 to 8 tomato slices

Stir together sauce ingredients and chill until ready to serve.  Combine turkey with the next 8 ingredients and mix well. Shape into 4 patties. Cook burgers on hot grill coated with cooking spray for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once or until done. Serve burgers on buns with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a heaping tablespoon of ranch sauce. Compliment with celery or carrot sticks and remaining ranch sauce. Enjoy!

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

7-Up Pork Spare Ribs

With the weather being so nice outside lately, it's time to really fire up the grill!



·         ¼ teaspoon onion powder

·         2-teaspoons oregano

·         ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

·         ½ cup 7-up

·         juice from 1 fresh lemon

·         sea salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste

·         2 to 3 pounds boneless country style pork spareribs

Combine all ingredients in a gallon zip lock bag and place in refrigerator overnight.  Preheat grill to medium.  Remove meat from bag and discard any remaining marinade.  Place meat on grill and cook for about 20 minutes turning often.