Asian Pineapple Pork Burgers

Name: Asian Pineapple Pork Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Recipes
Ingredients: 3/4 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 pounds ground pork; 8 pieces unsweetened sliced pineapple; 8 bacon strips; 8 sesame seed hamburger buns, split

This is a unique and fun way to do burgers; they have a very balanced Asian flavor. Kids will love the pineapple! Terri McKitrick - Delafield, WI

Ingredients

3/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 pounds ground pork
8 pieces unsweetened sliced pineapple
8 bacon strips
8 sesame seed hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. Top each with a pineapple slice; wrap with a bacon strip.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 520 calories, 30g fat (11g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 900mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.

Originally published as Tangy Pork Patties in Simple & Delicious May/June 2009

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shannonmom05

Jul 21, 2010

So easy to make and delicious. I have made these tasty burgers several times. I skipped the bacon because I was out and they were still outstanding.
Nrs4you

May 21, 2010

sooo good!!!!! spread some sweet and sour sauce on the bun before serving gives it even more flavor. Very very good!!!!