# Turkey Patties

Pan-fried turkey patties with a crisp golden crust and heat from crushed red pepper. Cast iron and avocado oil. Five to six minutes per side.

## Ingredients

- 3 lbs ground turkey
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil (mixed into the meat)
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp crushed red pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Avocado oil (for the pan)

## Equipment

- Bowl
- Cast iron skillet
- Spatula, to flip
- Instant-read thermometer

## Method

1. Mix all ingredients gently by hand. Do not overwork.
2. Form into large patties.
3. Heat avocado oil in cast iron over medium to medium-high.
4. Pan-fry 5 to 6 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal).

## Notes

- The 1 tbsp olive oil mixed into the meat is what keeps lean turkey from drying out.
- Cast iron plus avocado oil is the combo that gets this crust. Non-stick will not do it.
- 2 tsp red pepper across 3 lbs reads as confidently spicy, not punishing.
- Thanks to my dear friend Matias Blazevic for teaching me this recipe. FUCKING DELICIOUS.