Photo of the Day: The Making of a Ron Swanson Turkey Burger

[Photograph: Paula Forbes / Eater]

Last week on Parks and Recreation, Ron Swanson revealed the extent of his turkey burger knowledge: "Is that a fried turkey leg inside a grilled hamburger?" If it weren't real before, it is now, thanks to Paula Forbes at Eater who made a fried turkey-stuffed burger over the weekend. The end result is a bit horrific—like a turkey leg baby being gestated in a beef patty womb—but somebody had to do it so the rest of us don't have to. ...Actually, Forbes provides a recipe, so you can make it if you so desire.

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