Build a Better Burger 25th Anniversary Recipe: ‘Ono ‘Ohana Burgers

‘Ono ‘Ohana Burgers, a finalist in the 2010 Build a Better Burger Recipe Contest, will have you saying “Aloha” to a taste of Hawaii.

Prepared in 25 minutes or less, every bite of these burgers is made better with Sutter Home Pinot Grigio.

PINEAPPLE-MANGO RELISH

1 cup diced mango

1 cup diced pineapple

1/2 cup small diced red bell pepper

2 tablespoons finely minced canned jalapeño

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

PAN-ASIAN GLAZE

6 tablespoons tamari soy sauce

6 tablespoons mirin (sweet Japanese cooking wine)

1/3 cup Sutter Home Pinot Grigio

2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar

PATTIES

2 pounds ground pork

1/3 cup grated Maui or other sweet onion

2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce

3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Vegetable oil, for brushing on the grill rack

6 sesame seed buns

3 cups baby arugula leaves

12 slices pre-cooked or freshly cooked thick-cut pepper bacon

To make the relish, combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until slightly chunky. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate.

To make the glaze, stir all of the ingredients together in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half. Set aside.

To make the patties, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently but thoroughly. Form the mixture into 6 patties.

Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Place the patties on the grill, brush with half of the glaze, cover and cook for 4 minutes. Turn the patties, brush with the remaining glaze, and cook 4 to 5 minutes longer. During the final 2 minutes of cooking, place the buns, cut side down, around the outer edges of the grill to lightly toast.

To assemble the burgers, top each bun bottom with a portion of the arugula, 2 bacon slices, a patty and a portion of relish. Add the bun tops and serve.

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