ISLAND PICNIC PORK BURGERS

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On a recent trip to the Caribbean, I fell in love with the sweet and spicy flavors typical of their cooking. I ate a similar burger with fresh papaya at a beachside café, where all the grilling was done right on the beach! When I got home, I wanted to recreate this delicious burger. So, I made my version with pineapple and an...

Provided by Naylet LaRochelle

Categories     Burgers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb ground pork meat
2 tsp grated garlic
3/4 tsp kosher salt or to taste, divided
1/2 c mayonnaise
2 Tbsp sour cream
1 tsp grated orange peel
2 tsp orange juice
2 tsp finely chopped mint
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c thinly sliced onion
1/2 c thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/2 c thinly sliced orange bell pepper
3/4 tsp jerk seasoning, or more to taste
3 Tbsp pineapple-coconut juice blend
3/4 c chopped pineapple
vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/4 c very thinly sliced match-stick size sweet potatoes
nonstick cooking spray
4 soft kaiser rolls, split
2 c coarsely chopped mixed greens
3 Tbsp chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste). Handling the meat as little as possible, mix well. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; form into 4 patties to fit the buns. Cover.
  • 2. In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, orange zest, orange juice, and mint. Cover; set aside.
  • 3. In a medium saucepan, over medium high heat on stovetop, add olive oil. When oil is hot, add onions and red and orange bell pepper. Cook, stirring ocasionally, 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, Jerk seasoning, and pineapple-coconut juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat; stir in pineapples. Cover to keep warm.
  • 4. In a medium frying skillet, over medium high heat, pour vegetable oil to cover bottom and about 1/2 inch up sides. Fry sweet potato sticks, in batches if needed, until crisp and golden, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a paper-lined plate to drain. Do not cover.
  • 5. Preheat a large grill pan over medium high heat. Lightly spray grill pan with nonstick cooking spray. When pan is hot, grill patties, flipping once, about 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Place buns, cut side down, on grill; grill 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  • 6. To serve, spread orange-mint mayonnaise over cut side of each bottom bun. Top each with greens, a patty, onion-pepper relish, sweet potato fries, dividing all components into equal portions. Sprinkle with cilantro. Top with top buns. Serve immediately.

Elias Tesfaye
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so good!


Deangelo Young
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These burgers were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were juicy and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect topping.


johnery mark
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I've made these burgers several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend them.


Shahriar Tuhin
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These burgers were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I'll try making them again with less chili powder next time.


Shahnawaz Khoso
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I love the flavors in this recipe. The pork burgers are juicy and flavorful, and the pineapple salsa is the perfect topping.


Md Sazzat
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These burgers were easy to make and they tasted great. I'll definitely be making them again.


USA SARVER
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but these burgers were surprisingly good. The pineapple salsa really made the dish.


Azhar Ahmad
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These burgers were a bit dry for my taste, but the salsa was amazing. I'll definitely be making the salsa again, but I'll try a different burger recipe next time.


Azad Gull
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of meat and different salsas, and it always turns out great. It's a perfect recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Erustos maropene Ramothwala
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These burgers were so easy to make and they turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of pork and they were still very juicy and flavorful.


Lukley Lukes
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Just made these pork burgers for dinner and they were delicious! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect complement. I'll be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Claudine Thomas
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These pork burgers were a hit at my last picnic! The flavors were amazing and the pineapple salsa added a nice tropical touch. I will definitely be making these again.