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Hawaiian Burgers
A Hawaiian Asian fusion of flavorful pork, fresh grilled pineapple and a sweet and spicy mayo!
Asian flavors play a large role in Hawaiian cuisine
Add in pork and fresh pineapple and we immediately think of the islands which is what inspired this particular dish
We were in the mood for grilled burgers but weren’t “feeling” the traditional version so enter in our Hawaiian Burgers!
Let’s start with the meat
We are using 2 pounds of ground pork
Now let’s talk about some Asian flavors
We will need 1 cup of panko (Japanese bread crumbs), 2 eggs whisked, 1/4 cup of Teriyaki sauce, 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger, 2 grated garlic cloves, 2 scallions diced, 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
Add these ingredients to the pork
Using your hands, gently fold all of the ingredients together
You can add more panko as needed to bind the mixture
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper that has been sprayed with cooking oil
Using a 1/2 cup measure start dropping the meat out onto the parchment
Repeat until you have used all of the meat
Roll the meat into a ball between your palms then flatten into a patty
Using your thumb make a small indent in each patty
Why do you make a indent in the patty?
This will keep the meat from “doming” into a ball while cooking on the grill
Drizzle each burger with a little more Teriyaki
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before grilling
While the burgers are getting a well deserved rest in the fridge, let’s work on a sauce
We will need 1 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of Go Ju Jang (Korean Chili paste), 1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar and 1 teaspoon of honey
Add these ingredients into a bowl along with a teaspoon of garlic powder
Whisk until well combined and refrigerate
So we have the burgers (check), we have the sauce (check)
Now we need a great topping to go with it
Heat your grill to around 400 F direct heat
I set the burners to medium, low, medium
Next up we have 8 slices of fresh pineapple with the core removed
We will need 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1/2 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger
Whisk the ingredients together
Brush this over the pineapple
Lay the pineapple down on the grill and cook 5-6 minutes
Flip and cook another 5-6 minutes
You want nice marks on the pineapple and you want it a little cooked but not so much that it falls apart
Remove and set aside
Next lay the burgers on the grill
Cook around 4-5 minutes then turn (not flip)
Cook another 2-3 minutes
Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes
Then turn (not flip) and cook another 2-3 minutes or until cooked through
Even though we are working with Asian inspired flavors a burger just isn’t a burger without cheese
We decided to use muenster which is mild and will work great with our flavors
Lay a slice of cheese over each burger
Cook for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts
Remove and set aside
Allow the burgers to rest to reabsorb their juices
While they rest, let’s toast the rolls a bit
Lay them open side down on the grill and toast for 2 minutes just to get a little brown on them (optional)
Time for some assembly
Let’s start with our sauce and a roll
Add sauce to both sides of the roll
Lay a burger down on a roll
Top with a slice of grilled pineapple
I don’t know about you but I’m drooling!
Pair this with a refreshing Pineapple Madras cocktail and make your trip to the Islands complete!!!
Enjoy!!!
Simply Sundays! ~ Hawaiian Burgers
Ingredients
For the burger
2 pounds of ground pork
1 cup of panko (more if needed)
2 eggs whisked
1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger
2 grated garlic cloves
2 diced scallions
1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
8 slices of muenster cheese
8 burger rolls (toasted, optional)
For the sauce
1 cup of mayonnaise
2 tablespoons of Go Ju Jang (Korean Chili paste)
1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon of honey
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
For the pineapple
8 slices of fresh, cored pineapple
1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons of honey
1/2 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger
Directions
For the burger
Add 2 pounds of ground pork to a large bowl. Next add in 1 cup of panko (Japanese bread crumbs), 2 eggs whisked, 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce, 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger, 2 grated garlic cloves, 2 scallions diced, 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
Using your hands gently fold all the ingredients together. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper that has been sprayed with cooking oil. Using a 1/2 cup measure start dropping the meat out onto the parchment. Repeat until you have used all the meat
Roll the meat into a ball between your palms then flatten into a patty. Using your thumb make a small indent in each patty. This will keep them from puffing up into a ball on the grill. Drizzle each burger with a little more Teriyaki. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before grilling
While the burgers are chilling you can move onto the sauce and pineapple preparations. Heat your grill to around 400 F direct heat. I set the burners to medium, low, medium. Lay the burgers on the grill. Cook around 4-5 minutes then turn (not flip). Cook another 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes. Then turn (not flip) and cook another 2-3 minutes or until cooked through
Lay a slice of cheese over each burger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts. Remove and set aside. Allow the burgers to rest for a few minutes to reabsorb their juices. While they rest place the rolls face down on the grill and lightly toast for 2 minutes (optional)
For the sauce
In a bowl whisk together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of Go Ju Jang, 1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Refrigerate until use
For the pineapple
Lay 8 slices of fresh, cored pineapple in a sheet pan. In a bowl whisk together 1/4 cup of Teriyaki sauce, 2 tablespoons of honey and 1/2 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger. Brush this over the pineapple slices
Heat your grill to around 400 F direct heat. Set the burners to medium, low, medium. Lay the pineapple down on the grill and cook 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook another 5-6 minutes. You want nice marks on the pineapple and you want it a little cooked but not so much that it falls apart. Remove and set aside
For assembly
Spread some of the sauce on both sides of the roll. Lay a burger down on the bottom. Top with a slice of grilled pineapple. Top with the roll and serve
Tools used to make this recipe
Architec Carving Board, Gripperwood
Wilton Recipe Right Non-stick Cookie Sheet Set, 2-Piece
OXO Good Grips Flat Wire Whisk
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