Grilled Pork Burgers with Delicious Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
• 0.25 cup orange juice
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 pounds ground pork
• 3 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
• 8 hamburger buns, split

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for baking.
2. Arrange the pineapple and peppers on a baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned, for about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even browning.
4. In the meantime, heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion until it becomes soft, approximately 5 minutes.
5. Combine the baked pineapple-pepper mixture, softened onion, orange juice, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Puree until the salsa is thoroughly combined and smooth. Gently stir in cilantro and blend lightly. Chill for about 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
6. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, seasoned salt, paprika, dill, garlic powder, hot sauce, and red pepper. Mix thoroughly using your hands until well combined. Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties.
7. Prepare a gas or charcoal grill by preheating it to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking.
8. Grill the pork burgers until they are nicely browned on both sides, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Cook for approximately 5 minutes for medium-well doneness, or 7 minutes for well done.
9. Serve the grilled burgers on buns and generously top with the prepared pineapple salsa. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 490 kcal
• Fat Content: 22 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 19 g
• Sodium Content: 792 mg
• Protein Content: 26 g
• Cholesterol Content: 74 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 48 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g