Aloha Burgers
I love hamburgers and pineapple so it just seemed natural for me to combine them My family frequently requests these unique burgers It's a nice change of pace from the same old boring hamburger
I love hamburgers and pineapple so it just seemed natural for me to combine them My family frequently requests these unique burgers It's a nice change of pace from the same old boring hamburger
- Carbohydrate 59.28645425 g
- Cholesterol 194.275825 mg
- Fat 72.708194 g
- Fiber 4.55314488798268 g
- Protein 51.92381525 g
- Saturated Fat 29.3735563 g
- Serving Size 1 1 (620g)
- Sodium 1523.9962 mg
- Sugar 54.7333093620173 g
- Trans Fat 14.416049575 g
- Calories 1101 calories
Step-by-step
- Drain pineapple juice into a small bowl; add teriyaki sauce. Place 3 tablespoons in a resealable plastic bag. Add pineapple; toss to coat and set aside.
- Shape beef into four patties; place in an 8-in. square baking dish. Pour the remaining teriyaki sauce mixture over patties; marinate for 5-10 minutes, turning once.
- Drain and discard teriyaki marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender, about 5 minutes; set aside.
- Drain and discard pineapple marinade. Place pineapple on grill or under broiler to heat through. Layer with lettuce and onion on bottom of buns. Top with burgers, cheese, pineapple and bacon. Replace tops.
Teriyaki sauce drives the flavor profile of this entire build, functioning simultaneously as a meat marinade and a glaze component. Because sweet sauces contain high levels of sugar, applying them directly to high-heat grates causes rapid scorching before the interior meat reaches a safe internal temperature. Marinating the beef patties for five to ten minutes infuses the protein with umami and moisture, but the liquid must be thoroughly drained and discarded before the meat touches the heat source. Ground beef requires cooking to an internal reading of 160 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure safety, making a reliable instant-read digital thermometer essential equipment for preventing dry, overcooked patties. Swiss cheese melts efficiently under ambient residual heat when placed on the patties during the final moments of cooking, bridging the gap between the savory beef and the fruit component. Sweet onions require precisely five minutes of sautéing in butter inside a small skillet over medium heat to achieve translucency without developing excessive caramelization that would compete with the teriyaki profile. Pineapples carry high surface moisture, so draining them completely before exposing them to the grill or broiler prevents steaming, allowing the natural sugars to caramelize into distinct grill marks within two minutes. While tropical-style burgers gained widespread popularity in mid-century American diners through the proliferation of canned pineapple rings and commercial teriyaki condiments, treating the components with precise heat management avoids the soggy texture that often plagues fruit-topped sandwiches. Toasting the split sesame seed rolls creates a structural barrier that absorbs juices from the cooked bacon and melting cheese without collapsing during service.
