Hawaiian Bacon Pineapple Burger Recipes

PINEAPPLE BACON BURGERS

Steps:

• Prepare grill for indirect cooking.
• In a large bowl, mix together hamburger meat and barbecue sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
• Shape mixture into 4 large patties. Place a slice of pineapple on top of each. Crisscross 2 bacon strips around each burger, and secure with toothpicks.
• Brush oil on grate. Place burgers on grill over medium low heat. Cook, covered, until the burger is cooked through. Turn often to avoid burning the bacon.

HAWAIIAN BACON-PINEAPPLE BURGER

Steps:

• 1. To make the burger patty: In a bowl, place the ground chuck, mix in the egg, chives, parsley, garlic, steak seasoning, oregano, chile flakes, sea salt and pepper. Mix together 30 seconds, don't over mix, cover and refrigerate while preparing the toppings.
• 2. To prepare toppings: cook bacon until golden and crispy (softer if preferred)drain. Heat the broiler: line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush both sides of the pineapple with butter and lightly sprinkle with brown sugar. Place in oven, broil until caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
• 3. Next shape the beef mixture into 4 patties. Heat canola oil in a pan on medium high. Sear patties for 2 minutes each side until they develop a nice crust. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 3 minutes per side. Top each patty with a slice of mozzarella cheese and melt.
• 4. To make the chipotle sauce, blend the mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, salt and pepper. Slather the sauce on a bun, top with burger patty, bacon, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, pickles..ENJOY!!

ALOHA BURGERS

Steps:

• Drain pineapple juice into a small bowl; add teriyaki sauce. Place 3 tablespoons in a resealable plastic bag. Add pineapple slices; toss to coat and set aside. , Shape beef into four patties; place in an 8-in. square baking dish. Pour the remaining teriyaki sauce mixture over patties; marinate for 5-10 minutes, turning once. , Remove burger patties from marinade; discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender, about 5 minutes; set aside. , Remove pineapple slices from marinade; discard marinade. Place pineapple on grill or under broiler to heat through. Layer bottom buns with lettuce and onion. Top with burgers, cheese, pineapple and bacon. Replace tops.