Yield: 20 Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation   Ethnicity: New American   Meal Type: Appetizer   Preparation Method: Grill   Product Type: Turkey Bacon, Ground Turkey

Sausage Patties

5 Pounds GROUND TURKEY

2 Pounds TURKEY BACON, minced

1 Small white onion, minced

6 Cloves fresh garlic, minced

1/3 Cup dried sage

2 Tablespoons dried cumin

2 Tablespoons dried coriander

2 Tablespoons salt

1 Tablespoon freshly ground pepper

1/4 Teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

1/2 Teaspoon dried thyme

Gently but thoroughly mix turkey, bacon, onion, garlic, herbs and seasonings. Form into 4-ounce patties. Spray grill rack with nonstick vegetable spray. Prepare grill for direct cooking method. Place sausage patties on grill rack, 4 inches from the heat, over medium heat. Grill about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Salt to taste.

Citrus Salsa

2 Quarts fresh pineapple, peeled

1 Quart grapefruit, peeled and sectioned

4 Medium oranges, peeled and sectioned

4 Medium limes, peeled

2 Medium lemons, peeled

1/4 Cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1/4 Cup sugar

1 Teaspoon salt

2 Teaspoons cayenne pepper

1/3 Cup tequila

Dice pineapple, grapefruit, oranges, limes and lemon. Combine in mixing bowl with remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.

Service

Serve 2/3 cup chilled salsa as an accompaniment to turkey sausage patties.

Recipe Source: Mark Martin, Executive Chef and Proprietor, Ethan's of Elizabeth, Charlotte, North Carolina. Chef: Mark Martin, Executive Chef Restaurant: Ethan's of Elizabeth Location: Charlotte, NC

Nutrition Facts Calories 390   % Daily Value* Total Fat 20g Saturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 125mg Sodium 1450mg Potassium 537mg Total Carbohydrate 21g Dietary Fiber 3g Sugars 16g   Protein 30g   Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 90% Calcium 8% Iron 15% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4