Luau Burger Recipefrom Ted Reader's
Napolean's Everyday Gourmet Burgerhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1554702615?ie=UTF8&tag=steakitc-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1554702615makes 4 burgers
2 pounds ice-cold regular ground pork
1 cup ham, diced
1 small onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried parsley, ground
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons red chilies, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
pinch of cayenne pepper
The Garnish
8 ounces ham, thinly sliced
8 burger buns
1/2 cup butter, melted
bunch leaf lettuce
4 sliced fresh pineapple, cut into 1/4 inch thick rings
4 slices tomato
4 slices red onion
1. Preheat grill to medium high.
2. In a large bowl, mix the ground pork, diced ham, onion, garlic, Dijon mustard, dried parsley, chopped parsley, cayenne pepper,black pepper, salt and red chilies. Form into 4 6-ounce patties.
3. Grill burgers for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
4. Warm sliced ham on the grill.
5. Brush the burger buns with melted butter and grill, cut-side down, until crisp and golden brown.
6. Brush pineapple, tomato, and onion with melted butter and grill for 1- 2 minutes on each side.
Assemble your burger!
Bun bottom, lettuce, burger, grilled pineapple, tomato and red onion, grilled warmed ham and bun top. Garnish with your favorite condiment and serve.
