Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsWillie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-QBird Dog 1921 Burger Recipe

Bird Dog 1921 Burger Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Signature smoked turkey topped with a sliced, smoked sausage.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Smoked Sausage Topping

Burger Assembly

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Turkey Patty

    In a mixing bowl, combine the smoked turkey breast, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

  2. 2

    Form the Patty

    Shape the mixture into two equal-sized patties, roughly 1/2 inch thick.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the turkey patties and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Smoked Sausage Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Smoked Sausage

    While the patties are cooking, slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

  2. 5

    Cook the Sausage

    In another skillet, cook the sliced smoked sausage over medium heat until they are browned and heated through, about 4-5 minutes.

Burger Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each burger bun, place a lettuce leaf, then add the turkey patty. Top each patty with a few slices of smoked sausage.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    Spread mustard on the top half of the buns and layer on sliced pickles and tomatoes.

  3. 8

    Finish the Burger

    Place the top half of the bun on the assembled burger and serve immediately.

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