Rachael Ray’s Adirondack Red Wing Burgers

I had emailed Rachael Ray magazine about posting the recipe for the Adirondack Red Wing Burger. The only response I received was they would forward it to the proper department. I hadn’t heard anything yet and today I was on twitter and I had the idea to @ reply RachaelRayMag. I received an answer almost immediately with permission to post the recipe as long as I link back to the recipe on their site. The recipe will not be up until Tuesday, so I will link back then. For now, check out the Everyday with Rachael Ray website and Twitter account (both linked above).

With no further ado, the Rachael Ray Adirondack Red Wing Burger, Serves 4:

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 rib celery with leafy tops, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey or chicken
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 4 deli slices cheddar cheese
• 4 sandwich-size english muffins, toasted
• 1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1/4 cup pickle relish

1. In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon EVOO, 1 turn of the pan, over medium heat. Add the carrot, celery, onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Reserve the skillet. Mix the turkey, dill and poultry seasoning into the vegetable mixture; season with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.

2. In the reserved skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon EVOO over medium heat. Add the patties and cook, turning once, until firm, about 12 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add the butter to the skillet to melt, then stir in the hot sauce. Add the patties to the hot sauce, turning to coat. Top each with some of the blue cheese and a cheddar slice. Tent with foil, turn off the heat and let stand until the cheese is melted.

3. Top each muffin bottom with some lettuce, a patty, some relish and a muffin top.

And there you have it folks! The burger everyone has been  searching for. Remember, the recipe will be up on Everyday with Rachael Ray on Tuesday so make sure you check it out there!

I am a huge Rachael Ray fan and am extremely grateful that I was given permission to post this recipe (they even checked out my blog). Thank you Rachael Ray!