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How to Make Grilled Pork Burgers with Pineapple Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to summer grilling, one of the most delicious and satisfying meals you can make is a juicy and flavorful pork burger. And when you pair it with a fresh and zesty pineapple salsa, you've got a winning combination that will elevate your barbecue game to a whole new level. This recipe for Grilled Pork Burgers with Pineapple Salsa is the perfect way to bring a taste of the tropics to your backyard cookout.

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Ingredients

  • 1 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 pounds ground pork
  • 3 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground red chile pepper
  • 8 hamburger buns, split

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 burgers

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Layer pineapple and peppers on a baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent overbrowning.
  • Meanwhile heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill burgers until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Cook 5 minutes for medium-well; 7 minutes for well done.
  • Place burgers on buns and garnish with pineapple salsa.

    • Nutrition

    490 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 792mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 106mg
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 660mg

    Categories

    Grilled recipes
    Pork recipes
    Burger recipes
    Pineapple salsa recipes