Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds or 3/4 tablespoon seeds and 1/8 tsp. fennel pollen
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
  • 3 smashed and chopped garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon herbs de provence
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorn
  • 1/2 teaspoon pink peppercorn
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes - or to your taste
  • 1/3 packed cup curly parsley
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup finely diced tart apple
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 lb ground pork

Method

  • Combine all of the dry ingredients - fennel seeds through red pepper flakes in a mini food processor; pulse them to a powder.
  • Add the parsley, carrot and apple; pulse a couple times to incorporate. Set aside until needed.
  • In a large bowl mix the turkey and pork together.
  • Add the reserved seasonings to the meat mixture; mix until well incorporated.
  • Form into patties. Grill, broil or fry to your heart's content.