Turkey burgers don’t have the same high fat content as other proteins like beef or pork. While that might make turkey a healthier choice than other meats it also means that this protein might be missing out on the one super important quality that fat provides: flavor. Turkey also doesn’t retain moisture well so if you want a juicier burger you’re really going to have to rely on some powerful lifting ingredients.
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Juicy Turkey Burger Recipe
For some extra juiciness and savory flavor mayonnaise is an ingredient that can really elevate a bland turkey burger—yes really. This basic condiment is made up of simple ingredients like eggs oil and acid but that’s exactly what a turkey burger needs. Oil is the juicy fat that turkey burgers are in short supply of and eggs are often used as a binding agent in burgers. So with the extra spices hidden in this condiment for flavor mayonnaise really is a perfect addition to your turkey burger. It adds some juiciness to the mix without all the excess fat of other options like pure butter or oil. And because mayonnaise is so mild it won’t mess with the natural flavor of your turkey burger either.
To try this flavor-enhancing hack for yourself simply spoon some mayonnaise into the bowl with the rest of your turkey burger ingredients. Recipes vary but ground turkey eggs and breadcrumbs are some of the most popular additions. Exact amounts will also vary depending on the recipe but adding just a spoonful or two of mayonnaise to the mix is a good place to start. From there you can add more until your mixture reaches your desired consistency. Be careful not to overmix the burgers or you’ll end up with thick dry pucks after they’re cooked.
Once you have all the ingredients for your turkey burger cook the burgers as usual. And when it's time to serve you can spread some mayonnaise on the bun to balance those warm juicy burgers with a chilled spicy topping.
