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HAWAIIAN BURGERS

HAWAIIAN BURGERS

Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

Burgers
  • 3 1/3 pound ostrich patties
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
Burger Fixin's
  • 3 thick cut fresh pineapple rings
  • 3 kaiser or hamburger buns
  • 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
  • Romaine lettuce leaves
Teriyaki Glaze
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp granulated onion
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
Smokey Aioli
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp season salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground chipotle pepper
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. Preheat a cast iron grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Whisk Smokey Aioli ingredients together bowl and refrigerate.
  3. Whisk Teriyaki glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook on low until the sugar dissolves. Transfer to small bowl and set aside.
  4. In the cast iron grill pan, cook pineapple rings 4-5 minutes per side until softened and grill marks appear. Remove from pan.
  5. Season the burgers with garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook burgers about 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches140-150°F.
  6. Toast the buns face down in the grill pan about 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear.
  7. Assemble burgers – sprinkle sesame seeds on the burgerpatties, drizzle with Teriyaki Glaze and top with grilled pineapple and romainelettuce.

Notes

Make Smokey Aioli 8-12 hours in advance for best flavor.