Turkey Burger with Seasoning Salt, Tomato Jam, Green Goddess Dressing, and Arugula

Adapted by StarChefs.com
June 2012
Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

Seasoning Salt
1 cup allspice
1 cup fennel seeds
1 cup black peppercorns
½ cup salt
Tomato Jam
1 #10 can San Marzano tomatoes
2 cups red wine vinegar
1 cup sugar
seasoning Salt
Green Goddess Dressing
1 cup tarragon leaves
3 egg yolks
½ avocado
3 cloves garlic
1 cup white wine vinegar
2 cups peanut oil
salt
black pepper
1 lemon
To Assemble and Serve
4 burger buns meat
20 ounces ground turkey
seasoning Salt
canola oil
arugula

METHOD:

For Seasoning Salt:
Grind allspice, fennel seed, pepper, and salt in a spice grinder

For Tomato Jam:
Place tomatoes, vinegar, and sugar in a non-reactive pot and cook until thick. Season with and Seasoning Salt.

For Green Goddess Dressing:
Combine tarragon, egg yolks, avocado, garlic, and vinegar in processor and blend. Slowly add peanut oil to form an emulsification. Season with salt and pepper, and a little lemon juice to brighten up the dressing.

To Assemble and Serve:
Toast buns on the griddle till golden brown. Form turkey into a ball and season with Seasoning Salt. Heat some canola oil on the griddle and press the balls into patties with the back of a spatula. Cook turkey on first side till dark golden-brown, then flip. Cook all the way through.

For each burger, spread the Tomato Jam on the bottom of the toasted bun and the Green Goddess Dressing on the top. Place patty on the bottom bun, top with arugula and close the sandwich.