Grilled Pork Burgers with Pineapple Salsa
Description
Slightly spicy grilled pork burgers are topped with a sweet and zesty pineapple salsa in this new recipe for your summer grilling rotation.
Ingredients
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1 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
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1/4 cup orange juice
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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ground black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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2 pounds ground pork
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3 teaspoons seasoned salt
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2 teaspoons paprika
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2 teaspoons dried dill weed
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
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1/2 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
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8 hamburger buns, split
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Layer pineapple and peppers on a baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent overbrowning.
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Meanwhile heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Combine pineapple-pepper mixture, onion, orange juice, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Puree until salsa is thoroughly combined. Add cilantro and blend lightly. Chill for approximately 1 hour.
6
Combine ground pork, seasoned salt, paprika, dill, garlic powder, hot sauce, and red pepper in a large bowl. Blend well using your hands. Shape mixture into 8 patties.
7
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Grill burgers until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Cook 5 minutes for medium-well; 7 minutes for well done.
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Place burgers on buns and garnish with pineapple salsa.