Directions:

• In a small mixing bowl combine 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 1/3 cup soy sauce, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp ground ginger, ½ tsp onion powder, and 2 tbsp sugar.

• Using a microwave or a small pot, bring sauce mixture to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes.

• In a small bowl combine 2 tbsp water and 1 tsp cornstarch. Stir to combine. Once mixture is ready and sauce is to a boil, pour starch water into sauce and boil for at least 2 minutes. Sauce should thicken slightly. Set sauce aside.

• Form turkey burger patties with ½ lb. ground turkey. If you want larger patties or are making more than 2 you can use ¾ of a pound. Once patties are formed, if your patties are moist on the surface place them on some paper towels to dry off. You do not want wet burgers as a quality sear will not form. Sprinkle 1-2 tsp salt over patties and ½ tsp black pepper.

• Place a heavy bottomed pan or cast iron over medium to medium high heat and drizzle in 1-2 tsp oil. Once oil is hot, place burger patties in pan and cook for 5-6.

• After 5-6 minutes flip the burgers and cook for 2 minutes. At this point top the burgers with cheese if you would like cheese. We recommend not going with cheddar or a similar cheese. Go with something a little less sharp or in the jack family. After 2 minutes pour in your teriyaki style sauce and cook the burgers in the sauce for 3-4 more minutes.

• While that is happening toast the inside portion of your buns and then layer with a thin layer of mayo.

• Once patties are done move them or the whole pan to under the broiler to finish melting the cheese, should take about 30 seconds.

• Top your toasted buns with burgers and a drizzle of the teriyaki style sauce. Top that with some lettuce and enjoy!

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