Hawaiian Pork Burgers

Sweet Jezebel's Note:

Sweet barbecue sauce and zingy pineapple are a natural combo, and the English muffin "buns" are just the right size for the burgers. From Sunset magazine.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple , drained
• 1⁄3; cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 lb ground pork
• ¼ cup plain dried breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons minced onions
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
• 1⁄8; teaspoon cayenne
• 1⁄8; teaspoon salt
• 4 English muffins , split and toasted
• 8 large fresh basil leaves

Directions:

1. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium heat (350° to 450°; you can hold your hand 5 inches above cooking grate only 5 to 7 seconds). In a small bowl, combine pineapple, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine pork, bread crumbs, onion, ginger, brown sugar, cayenne, and salt. Shape mixture into 4 patties. Cook, turning once, until slightly charred and cooked the way you like them, about 7 minutes total for medium.
3. Put each burger on a muffin half. Top each with 2 basil leaves, about 2 tablespoons sauce, and the muffin top.