ALOHA! SWEET & SOUR BURGERS

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My recipe for a great Hawaiian-style sweet-and-sour teriyaki burger, prepared with my Recipe #504527.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Pineapple

Time 50m

Yield 6 burgers, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 lb 75% lean ground beef
12 ounces Spam, grated
6 tablespoons cold water
1/4 cup grated sweet yellow onion
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
fine sea salt
fresh ground white pepper
1/2 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons dry sake
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon minced onion flakes
6 slices havarti cheese
6 slices cooked crisp bacon (optional)
6 slices fresh pineapple, cored, trimmed, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
6 slices sweet red onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
6 leaves fresh green leaf lettuce
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
6 king's original sweet hawaiian rolls
salted butter (lightly spread over bun halves)

Steps:

  • NOTES: IF YOU CANNOT FIND DRY SAKE, SUBSTITUTE IT WITH DRY SHERRY. YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE FRESH GARLIC AND GINGER WITH 1/8 TEASPOON EACH GARLIC POWDER AND GROUND GINGER. FOR A MILDER SAUCE, REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF SRIRACHA. DICED ROASTED RED PEPPER MAY BE USED IN PLACE OF DICED ROASTED GREEN CHILES. HAVARTI CHEESE MAY BE REPLACED WITH MONTEREY JACK OR PEPPER JACK CHEESE. USE ONLY KING'S HAWAIIAN BRAND ORIGINAL SWEET HAMBURGER BUNS.
  • PREPARE MEAT: Place 1 lb ground beef into a medium mixing bowl. Grate one loaf of SPAM over the ground beef. Mix 6 tablespoons cold water with 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch then pour over mixture. Grate 1/4 cup sweet onions into bowl. Wearing kitchen gloves, combine the meat mixture, squeezing it through the fingers until well combined.
  • PREPARE PATTIES: Shape meat mixture into 6 equal patties, about 1-inch larger in width than King's Hawaiian Hamburger Buns. Place patties on a platter. Sprinkle each patty on each side with fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper. Refrigerate patties until ready to grill.
  • PREPARE SAUCE: Whisk all of the sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Transfer sauce mixture into a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until completely thickened. Reduce heat to lowest setting and cover, stirring occasionally to refresh consistency.
  • PREPARE BUNS: Lightly and evenly butter each separated flat surface of King's Original Hawaiian Sweet Hamburger Buns. Attach buttered cut sides together and return to the original bag until needed, to keep fresh.
  • PREPARE FIXINGS: Cook the bacon if using, until crisp (2 slices per burger). Slice the vegetables and pineapple to specifications. Immerse the onion slices in the sauce. Cover and let heat. Turn once. Remove when onions have softened slightly.
  • PREPARE GRILL: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Arrange patties on one side of the grill. Place pineapple slices on the other side of the grill. Turn each when dark grill-marks appear. Remove patties and pineapple when done to your satisfaction.
  • TOAST BUNS: Place buttered buns sliced-side down on grill, just until medium-toasted.
  • ASSEMBLE BURGERS: Turn the grilled pineapple rings in the heated sauce, until well-coated, then remove. Spoon or brush the prepared sauce evenly across each cut top bun portion. Turn the grilled patties in the sauce pan to coat. Place the cheese slices over patties. Cover saucepan until cheese is melted. Transfer patties onto the bottom bun halves. Stir the drained green chiles well into the sauce mixture. Continue assembling burgers with the bacon (optional), then pineapple, sliced onion, and lettuce. Spoon the sauce over the grilled side of each top bun. Place top buns over each assembled burger.
  • SERVE IMMEDIATELY with Hawaiian potato chips, Maui onion rings or fries, and enjoy!

MG LOVE TV
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These burgers are the perfect combination of sweet and sour.


meraj md
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I highly recommend these burgers.


George Abonyo
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These burgers are a must-try for any burger lover.


olwethu litiba
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I can't wait to try these burgers again.


Nawab Rangrej
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These burgers are a great way to change up your burger routine.


Bruce2029
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I love the sweet and sour flavor combination.


Azeem Xp
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These burgers are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Maria Abbas
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I made these burgers for a party and they were a huge hit.


Alexis Santiago
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These burgers are a bit messy to eat, but they're worth it.


Abas Malik
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I really enjoyed these burgers.


Khamiso Mal
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These burgers are a great way to use up leftover pineapple.


Rana Fraooq Fraooq Joyia
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I love the way the pineapple caramelizes on the grill.


Cubana John
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These burgers are perfect for a summer cookout.


Lam Shuddho
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I didn't have any teriyaki sauce, so I used soy sauce and brown sugar instead. It turned out great!


Zahidullah Rahmati
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I had a hard time finding pineapple rings, so I used canned pineapple chunks instead. They worked just as well.


Sally Juma
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The burgers were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Alinaitwe Kevin
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I wasn't sure how I would feel about sweet and sour burgers, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really good!


Bappa Khan
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These burgers were super easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


MD Mahid MHD
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I love the combination of sweet and sour in these burgers. The pineapple and teriyaki sauce really make them special.


Lucia Nelago
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These Aloha Sweet and Sour Burgers were a hit with my family! The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the pineapple added a tropical twist. I will definitely be making these again.