| p>For a nice change of pace, make these in the Italian | | | | 10 ounces lean ground turkey |
| style, with a slight variation in the spices. Instead of the | | | | 1 slice bacon, minced |
| quantities of rubbed sage, thyme, and marjoram, | | | | 1 clove garlic, finely chopped |
| substitute one teaspoon dried thyme, one teaspoon | | | | 2 teaspoon dried thyme |
| fennel seeds, and a half teaspoon rubbed sage. You | | | | ½ teaspoon dried marjoram |
| might also want to increase the amount of red ground | | | | ½ teaspoon salt |
| pepper from a fourth to a half teaspoon. | | | | ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
| ** Notes on buying meat: Besides cooking method, | | | | ¼ teaspoon ground red peppervegetable |
| you'll want to consider the amount of meat to buy, as | | | | cooking spray |
| well as its cost. Price per pound is what you'll find on | | | | Method: |
| the label, but price per serving is what you need to | | | | Combine all ingredients except for the vegetable |
| consider. A boneless, well trimmed piece of meat may | | | | cooking spray in food processor fitted with knife blade; |
| cost more per pound but may cost less per serving | | | | cover and pulse until well blended. |
| because there is a more edible meat. What kinds and | | | | Moisten hands with cold water and shape mixture into |
| amounts of food are you serving with the meat? Do | | | | 16 (3/8-inch thick) patties. |
| the people you plan to serve have light or hearty | | | | Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place |
| appetites? Age as well as activity make a difference.) | | | | over medium heat until hot. Cook patties in batches 10 |
| Do you plan to have leftovers? | | | | to 15 minutes or until browned and cooked, turning |
| Ingredients | | | | frequently. |
| 10 ounces lean ground pork | | | | |