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TO CELEBRATE PEOPLE'S 50TH BIRTHDAY, WE GATHERED THE ALL-STAR DISHES OUR READERS AND EDITORS LOVED THE MOST

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OPRAH WINFREY
Turkey Pretzel

Burger ‘My friend Gayle [King] is always on a quest for the all-time best burger, and this version is at the top of her list,’ Winfrey told People in January 2017. The secret to its success: a sweet-salty blend of mango chutney, soy sauce and chopped apple mixed into the patties keeps the meat extra juicy.

1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. mango chutney
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sea salt
1⁄ 2 tsp. curry powder
1⁄ 2 tsp. chipotle chili powder
2 garlic cloves, grated
1⁄ 2 Gala apple, coarsely chopped
1 scallion, coarsely chopped
11⁄ 2 lbs. ground dark-meat turkey
1 tsp. canola oil
4 pretzel buns, toasted

1. Process cilantro, mango chutney, soy sauce, salt, curry powder, chipotle chili powder, garlic, apple and scallion in a food processor until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

2. Combine apple mixture and ground turkey in a large bowl, and mix with hands until thoroughly combined. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, and form each into a loose ball. Pat balls lightly to flatten into ¾-inch-thick patties. Let patties stand at room temperature until they have lost their chill, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Heat a large, heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium. Add oil, and swirl to coat; add patties. Cook until browned on both sides and a thermometer inserted in center of each patty registers 165°, about 6 minutes per side. Remove from skillet, and serve on pretzel buns with your choice of toppings and condiments.

Serves:

4 Active time: 25 minutes Total time: 40 minutes