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Should you use 93% or 85% ground turkey for your Mini Meatloaf?

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Q.  Maria Asks: Your USA Weekend recipe for Mini Meatloaf calls for 85% ground turkey, is this a necessity or could you use 93% turkey isntead?  Just one pound of 85% turkey has 68g of fat (which is 17g of fat per 4 ounces) and 18g saturated fat (4.5 g per 4 ounces).  Divided into 6 servings, it’s over 10g of fat and 3 g of saturated fat per serving.  This is almost exactly the same as 85% ground beef.

A.  It’s too bad Maria, because I did test the meatloaves with 93% lean and told USA Weekend to change it. Based on the calorie count, however, I can’t help but believe the nutritionals were based on 93%. We just uploaded the recipe onto Three Many Cooks and we’re calling for 93%.  I’ll be in touch with my editor there and tell them to change it on the website.  Thanks for being in touch and by the way, the recipe is great with the leaner cut.

About Pam Anderson

Pam Anderson considers herself Every Cook. A New York Times bestselling author, she has been cooking nearly everyday for over 30 years. With seven published books, she brings satisfying recipes and sage advice to both novice and veteran cooks. Whether you’re on a quest for the perfect brownie, wanting to get dinner on the table effortlessly, hoping to entertain more simply, attempting to shed pounds permanently, or looking to eat delicious meatless, Pam can help. AARP’s official food expert, she is a chef contributor at Runner’s World magazine. Pam is former Executive Editor of Cook’s Illustrated magazine. Her food articles have appeared in many food magazines. She teaches cooking classes across the country and appears frequently on TV and radio. She currently is blogging at her new site, Copper House Events.

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