These Bourbon Teriyaki Hawaiian Burgers feature juicy burgers piled high with fresh, tangy and sweet pineapple salsa, and drizzled with a savory bourbon teriyaki on a warm toasty bun.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Hawaiian Bourbon Teriyaki Burger
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 6burgers
Calories
Author Michelle
Ingredients
6BUBBA burgers
6sesame seed buns
6slices Pepper Jack cheese
For the Pineapple Salsa
2cupsfinely chopped fresh pineapple
1jalapenoseeded and finely chopped
½cupfresh chopped cilantro
¼cupfinely chopped red onion
1garlic cloveminced
¼teaspoonsalt
Juice from 1 lime(about 2 tablespoons)
For the Bourbon Teriyaki
⅓cupsoy sauce
¼cupBourbon
2tablespoonwater
3tablespoonsbrown sugar
1tablespoonfresh grated ginger
1tablespoonminced garlic
2tablespoonswater
1tablespooncornstarch
Instructions
For the Pineapple Salsa
In a medium mixing bowl, combine all salsa ingredients. Stir to incorporate. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the Bourbon Teriyaki
Combine all teriyaki ingredients, except 2 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch, Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, Simmer for 10-15 until thickened.
Stir together remaining water and cornstarch in a separate bowl. Add to teriyaki mixture to thicken. Remove from heat.
For the BUBBA Burgers
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Place burgers on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes, until juices rise to the top of the burger.
Flip burger, and finish cooking, adding the cheese for the last minute or 2 to melt it, until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Remove from heat and set aside to assemble burger.
To Assemble
Place a burger on the bottom half of a bun. Top with pineapple salsa, then drizzle bourbon teriyaki sauce on top, and place top bun on top.
Notes
Skillet Instructions: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook your Angus Beef BUBBA Burgers in the skillet, straight from the freezer (no need to thaw). Cook for 5-6 minutes. When the juices begin to rise to the top of the burger, flip them. Burgers are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160°F
Use pickled jalapenos in the salsa to control the heat level a little better. You can choose hot or mild, instead of guessing with fresh.
Use a food processor to chop all of the salsa ingredients quickly and save time. Place all ingredients, coarsely chopped (and jalapenos seeded) into the processor and pulse several times until it reaches the desired consistency.
Make Ahead Instructions: You can prepare the bourbon teriyaki sauce and pineapple salsa up to 2 days ahead of time, and store covered in the refrigerator. Then proceed with the rest of the recipe when you're ready.