Hawaiian-Style Pork Burgers with Pineapple Relish and Cucumber Salad

This burger brings together the savory richness of ground pork with the sweet-tart brightness of pineapple. Garlic, soy sauce and honey deepen the flavor of the patties, while a quick warm relish of pineapple and red onion adds a tropical twist. A simple cucumber and mixed green salad on the side keeps everything fresh and balanced.

Toasted brioche buns and a smear of mayonnaise tie it all together. Whether you’re firing up the grill or cooking indoors, these burgers are a fun, flavorful way to shake up your dinner routine.

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Ingredients

2 teaspoon GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce PineappleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

20 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Soy SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce HoneyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Persian CucumberView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 unit Brioche BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Mixed GreensView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon White Wine VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Preheat a toaster oven or oven to 400°F. Mince or grate the garlic until you have 2 teaspoons. Chop the cilantro. Halve, peel and thinly slice the red onion. Drain the pineapple.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, cilantro, garlic, soy sauce and honey. Mix well and shape into four ¾-inch-thick patties. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the drained pineapple and cook until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the relish to a bowl and set aside.
4. Heat another drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until browned on the bottom, 4-5 minutes. Flip the patties, cover the pan and cook until no longer pink in the center, 3-4 minutes more.
5. Meanwhile, thinly slice the cucumbers. Split the brioche buns in half and toast them in the oven or toaster oven until golden, 3-5 minutes. (Tip: place buns on a baking sheet if using the oven.) In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens, sliced cucumbers, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Spread the cut sides of the toasted buns with mayonnaise. Place a patty on each bottom bun, top with a generous spoonful of the pineapple relish and add a small handful of the salad. Close the burgers and serve with the remaining salad on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground turkey or chicken instead of pork?

Yes, ground turkey or chicken can be substituted, but the patties will be leaner. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture to keep them moist.

Can I grill the patties instead of pan-frying?

Absolutely. Preheat your grill to medium-high and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.

What can I use instead of brioche buns?

Any soft burger bun or even lettuce wraps will work. If using lettuce, skip toasting and simply wrap the patty and toppings.