Hawaiian Hamburgers With Grilled Pineapple

Plan ahead the shaped uncooked burger patties need to marinate for a minimum of 6 hours to blend the flavors before grilling. If possible use fresh pineapple rings for this about 1/2-inch thick or a little larger. If you prefer a little kick then add in a small amount of cayenne pepper --- You can also use half ground pork and beef --- you will LOVE these burgers!

• Ready In: 6 hrs 12 mins
• Serves: 7-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup honey (you can use up to 1/2 cup honey)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1  pinch nutmeg
• 2  lbs  extra lean ground beef
• 2  tablespoons  fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 2  green onions, finely chopped (or use 1 small yellow onion)
•  black pepper
• 2  teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste, or use white salt)
• 1⁄4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 8  slices  of fresh pineapple rings (or use canned pineapple slices, fresh is better!)
•  crusty hamburger bun
•  lettuce leaf

Directions

1. In a large bowl whisk/mix the first six ingredients together until well blended.
2. Add in the ground beef with garlic, green onions, black pepper and salt; mix to combine.
3. Shape the ground beef into 7-8 patties (about 1-inch thick).
4. Place the shaped patties on a baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 6 hours.
5. Grill the burgers over medium-high heat, brushing with soy sauce while grilling.
6. Grill for about 6 minutes per side.
7. The last 4 minutes or grilling place the pineapple slices on the grill; lightly brown on both sides (about 2 minutes per side).
8. Place a lettuce leaf on each crusty bun.
9. Top with a grilled burger and then a slice of grilled pineapple.
10. Delicious!