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Pineapple-Jerk Burger

Marla Hingley
Those sweet and spicy Jamaican flavors are bursting out of this deliciously aromatic hamburger.
Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup GF fresh bread crumbs
  • 4 pineapple rings
  • 4 GF hamburger buns or use lettuce cups
  • Butter or Bib lettuce

Jerk Marinade (makes 1 cup)

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 2 tsp habanero chili minced (or other hot pepper)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • ½ Tbsp ground allspice
  • ½ Tbsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp red wine optional (or more vinegar)
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice

Aioli

  • 6 Tbsp GF mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1-3 Tbsp Jerk Marinade to taste

Instructions
 

  • To prepare Jerk Marinade, combine all ingredients into a food processor and puree until smooth.
  • To prepare the hamburger patties, combine meat with ¼ cup of marinade, the egg and breadcrumbs. Form into 4 patties, cover and chill in fridge for at 30 minutes for patties to firm up.
  • Place the pineapple rings in a shallow dish and spoon about ¼ cup of the marinade over, turning to coat. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  • To prepare the aioli, combine all ingredients stirring until smooth.
  • Brush patties and pineapple rings with a bit of oil and grill until meat is fully cooked, and rings are warm and marked on both sides.
  • To serve, toast the hamburger buns if desired, spread on some aioli and top with a pineapple ring, some lettuce and a pattie.
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