Aloha Burgers with Island Jerk Pineapple.
These are a summer cookout burger for sure.
Foto: Half Baked HarvestIngredients
- 1 medium pineapple (sliced into rounds, rhine + core removed)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut rum
- 2 teaspoons spicy curry powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet rice wine
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic (minced or grated)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 pounds ground beef (turkey or chicken)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- pinch of pepper
- 6 slices pepper jack or swiss cheese
- 8 -12 slices fried bacon
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 2 jalapeños (sliced)
- 6 burger buns
Steps
Add the pineapple rounds to a ziplock bag. Now add the brown sugar, coconut rum, spicy curry powder, ginger, chili powder, cayenne and cinnamon. Seal the bag and shake to coat. Place in the fridge for 1 hour or up to 12 hours. Meanwhile work on the rest of the meal.
Combine the cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl, whisking until smooth.
In a medium sauce pot combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, sweet rice wine, brown sugar, garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium heat, add the cornstarch mixture and bring the sauce back a boil. Boil 1 minute, then reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened slightly. The longer you let it cook, the thicker it will become.
Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
In a bowl combine the beef (turkey or chicken), soy sauce, pineapple juice, pinch of cayenne and a pinch of pepper. Mix until just combined and then divide the meat into 6 equal patties.
Grill the burgers for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare or longer if you prefer. During the last minute of cooking add the cheese. At the same time grill the pineapple for 4-5 minutes per side or until caramelized.
Place a burger on the bottom buns. Top with a pineapple slice and drizzle on the island teriyaki sauce. Add the avocado slices, bacon and jalapeños. Add the top bun and EAT!
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