What separates these burgers from all the other recipes is how the pomegranate ketchup intensifies all the flavors. It really takes the recipe to the next level. The pomegranate ketchup is made from simply reducing down 100% CA Grown pomegranate juice to create a pomegranate molasses and mixing the molasses with ketchup. This post has been sponsored by California Grown. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running! I always like to recommend making the pomegranate molasses in advance since it takes about an hour to make and it stays well in the fridge for a long time. It’s an easy recipe, with just three ingredients, but it just takes about an hour for the pomegranate juice to reduce down to create the best pomegranate molasses that tastes sweet and tangy, bright in flavor and you’ll want to put it on everything you eat. Once the molasses is made, then it is super easy to toss a few ingredients together to make these yummy, moist turkey burgers. Yup, I did say moist and turkey in the same sentence. The secret to making these burgers so moist is to add in heavy cream and olive oil for the added fat content. This really helps prevent your turkey burgers from being dry and are my secret weapons to the perfect, juicy turkey burger. It is widely known that California is the sole producer of Almonds, Artichokes, Clingstone Peaches, Figs, Olives, Persimmons, Raisins, Sweet Rice, Walnuts plus California also produces 99% of our sweet and juicy California Pomegranates! In fact, everything that is fresh in my Ground Turkey Burgers with Pomegranate Molasses recipe comes from California. There is no other state that can match California’s agriculture output per acre, and as a Registered Dietitian and content creator, I am so fortunate to have this bounty of freshness surround me 12 months out of the year. Not only do pomegranates taste great but they are one of the most nutritious and healthy fruits we can eat. In fact the juice and the pomegranate peel are filled with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and highly potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. The benefit of consuming pomegranate juice, the seeds, and pomegranate extract has been studied because it may have health benefits for our hearts, digestive system, blood pressure and prostate.
Pomegranate ketchup: simply a blend of pomegranate molasses and ketchup. My easy to make pomegranate molasses recipe is found below! Pomegranate juice: full of antioxidants called polyphenols. Sugar: just a little sugar is needed to make the ketuchup Lemon juice: to help balance and brighten the flavors Ketchup: use your favorite ketchup. Ground turkey: I used 93% lean and 7% fat. Worcestershire: adds depth of flavor. Fresh parsley: adds color and freshness. Heavy cream: since ground turkey is so lean, adding some fat back into the burgers is key for a juicy, flavorful burger. You can also use mayonnaise. Olive oil: Like the heavy cream, the oil adds fat back into the burger making it moist and delicious! Egg: acts as a binder. Fixings: Lettuce: I love using a butter leaf lettuce or a crisp romaine. Avocado: don’t skimp out on the avocado! Red onion: a crisp red onion pairs perfectly with this burger. Tomato: choose a firm, but juicy tomato. Heirloom, beefsteak or roma tomatoes are all great options. Other ingredients needed: Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, brioche buns.
