Jerk Turkey Burgers with Mango Slaw

My new cooking goal is to branch out and cook with things I have never cooked with before. Some of you may think it is funny that ground turkey is "branching out", but I have never used it before because I always thought of it as healthy-gross. But, the great Food Network magazine changed my mind when I saw the recipe for the Jerk Turkey Burgers. We all liked these a lot, even the kids who just thought they were regular
burgers. This recipe is a little involved, but very worth it!

Jerk Turkey Burgers with Mango Slaw

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning, plus more for sprinkling
• 1 small green apple, peeled and grated
• 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise, plus more for brushing
• 1/4 cup mango chutney, roughly chopped*
• 3 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 carrot, shredded
• Canola oil, for the grill
• 4 hamburger buns or challah rolls, split

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Mix the turkey, jerk seasoning, apple, 1/4 cup scallions and the panko in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Form into four 1-inch-thick patties and make a small indentation in the middle of each with your thumb to prevent it from puffing up on the grill. Refrigerate.
Whisk the mayonnaise and chutney in a large bowl. Add the cabbage, carrot and the remaining 1/4 cup scallions, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
Brush the grill with canola oil. Grill the turkey patties until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Brush the cut sides of the buns with mayonnaise and sprinkle with jerk seasoning; toast on the grill, about 30 seconds. Serve the burgers and slaw on the buns.

*I did not find any mango chutney, so I made my own! Alton Brown was the lifesaver here. I had never seen chutney before, so I wasn't sure what it looked like. I followed Alton browns recipe and late on found out I made it just right! 

Mango Chutney

• 4 pounds fresh mangos, ripe but not too soft, peeled
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon chile flakes
• 2 1/2 cups medium dice red onion
• 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
• 1 cup small dice red bell pepper
• 8 ounces unsweetened pineapple juice
• 4 ounces cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• Kosher salt and fresh ground white pepper
• 1/2 cup raisins or golden raisins
• 1/2 cup toasted, roughly chopped macadamia nuts

Cut the mango flesh away from the pit. The pit is shaped similar to an obelisk, so you'll end up with 2 large pieces and 2 smaller pieces from each mango. Roughly chop the flesh.

In a saute pan heat the oil and add the chile flakes. Be careful not to burn the chile, just toast to flavor the oil. Add the onions and sweat until soft. Add the ginger and bell pepper and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Finally add the mango and cook for 1 more minute.

In a separate bowl, combine the pineapple juice, vinegar, sugar, and curry powder. Add this mixture to the pan. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a bare simmer and reduce for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper. Add the raisins and the nuts and transfer to another container over an ice bath. I used a mild yellow curry powder, but if you want it hotter go for red.