Happy Birthday Mr. J! This year’s birthday burger is pork with some salty bits, sweet pineapple slaw, and a little teriyaki glaze. This one has it all.
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Hawaiian Burger & Pineapple Slaw
Ingredients: (serves 4)
1 package shredded cabbage mix
1 pineapple
2-3 green onions
1/4 cup mayo
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 pound ground pork
1/2 package spam
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
4 brioche rolls
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Directions:
To prep the slaw, mix together the cabbage mix, green onions, 1/2 of the pineapple and juice, mayo, and rice vinegar.
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Stir well and refrigerate until serving- at least 30 minutes.
While the slaw is chilling, prep the burgers.
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Chop the spam and pan fry it until crisp. Then drain and let it fully cool.
Preheat the grill.
Mix the ground pork with the spam chunks and 1 tablespoon of the teriyaki sauce. Form into patties.
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Grill the burgers until the internal temp reaches 160 degrees. Brush with teriyaki sauce.
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Assemble the burgers on the buns with the slaw on top and extra pineapple if you like!
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Enjoy! We loved this one! The kids each ate it all without any prompting. Next time I might add some caramelized onions. I’d make the slaw again with pulled pork too!
The spam makes it – it is salty and crispy. Don’t question it – crisp it up and we’ll use the remainder on a pizza with pineapple. It isn’t something for everyday but think about the one can will be 8 servings.
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The Historical Timeline of the Birthday Burgers:
2023 was a Chicken Caesar Salad Burger with our beloved flavors
2022 was a Bacon Jam and Parmesan Peppercorn burger was all about the toppings.
2021 was a Waffle Breakfast Burger with ground sausage in the patty, maple aoli, and melted gouda.
2020 was a BLT burger with ground bacon IN the burger and tomato jam
2019 was a Manchego Burger with manchego, quince jam, and arugula
2018 was a Garlic Lovers Burger with garlic butter, chips, garlic aoli and white cheddar.
2017 was an Ultimate Mexican Burger with queso, guac, and beans.
2016 was a Mac & Cheese Stuffed Burger topped with bacon, onions, and tomato.
2015 was a Picnic Burger with slaw & potato sticks
2014 was a German Burger with horseradish, caramelized onions, pickles and a pretzel roll
2013 was a Vermont Burger with maple mayo, cheddar, bacon, and spinach
2012 was a Bacon Wrapped Burger – enough said
2011 was a Stuffed Burger stuffed with bacon & cheddar or bacon & blue cheese