Yield: 24 Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation   Ethnicity: German   Meal Type: Appetizer   Preparation Method: Poach, Saute   Product Type: Turkey Breast, Turkey Thighs   Dish Type: Sausage

Ingredients

1 Cup leeks, well washed & sliced

2 Tablespoons butter

2 Pounds TURKEY BREAST or TENDERLOIN, cut in 1-inch pieces

1 Pound TURKEY THIGH, cut in 1-inch pieces

1 Pound fatback, cut in 1-inch pieces

2 Pounds pork butt, cut in 1-inch pieces

1/4 Cup whole mustard seeds

3-1/3 Tablespoons kosher salt

2 Teaspoons ground mace

2 Teaspoons ground white pepper

2 Teaspoons ground cayenne pepper

1 Cup green onions, finely chopped

1 Cup chervil, chopped

2 large eggs, beaten

2 Cups whole milk

4 bay leaves

4 thyme sprigs

1 Ounce olive oil

1 Cup yellow onion, medium-dice

1 Quart rhubarb, medium-dice

1/2 750-milliliter bottle Zinfandel

1/2 Cup dark-brown sugar

2 Cups blackberries, washed & drained

1 Quart TURKEY STOCK

2 Teaspoons kosher salt

1-1/2 Teaspoons ground black pepper

As needed clarified butter

As needed arugula sprigs

Sweat leeks in butter until limp; cool to room temperature. Combine turkey with other meats, mustard seeds, 3-1/3 tablespoons kosher salt, mace, 2 teaspoons white pepper, cayenne and ginger. Add green onions, chervil and cooled leeks. Mix well. Refrigerate turkey mixture at least 1 hour or overnight. Grind turkey mixture through meat grinder, using medium disk. In bowl, combine ground turkey mix, eggs and milk; mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour. Poach a small quantity of sausage 10 minutes to check seasoning. Adjust as required. Stuff sausage casings; do not twist into links. Let sausage relax 1 hour on racks over sheetpans in cooler. Bring salted water to boil; add bay leaves and thyme. Lower heat to simmer. Add sausage; poach for 10 minutes until almost cooked. Let cool in poaching liquid. Refrigerate on sheet-pans until cold. Heat olive oil; saute yellow onion until tender and begins to brown. Add rhubarb; stir until wilted. Add Zinfandel and bring to boil. Reduce wine by 1/2. Add brown sugar. Stir until sugar melts. Add berries and turkey stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes until rhubarb begins to fall apart. Season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and black pepper. Remove from heat; cool. Puree sauce in blender or food processor; pass through small disk of food mill. Per order: Brown turkey sausage in clarified butter. Slice. Fan sausage in center of plate. Garnish with arugula and Zinfandel-Rhubarb sauce.

Recipe Source: Recipe created by Executive Chef Susan Goss for Chef Magazine.

Nutrition Facts Calories 0   % Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 0mg Total Carbohydrate 0g Protein 0g   *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