Teriyaki Burgers Grilled Pineapple (Printer-Friendly)
Savory burgers with teriyaki glaze, golden pineapple, and tender onion on wheat buns.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Burger Patties
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450 g 93% lean ground turkey
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30 g whole wheat panko bread crumbs
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1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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15 g chopped fresh cilantro
→ Toppings & Buns
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4 rings canned pineapple, juice reserved for sauce
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1 red onion, sliced into 1.25 cm thick rings
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4 whole wheat hamburger buns
→ Teriyaki Sauce
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60 ml reserved pineapple juice
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120 ml low-sodium soy sauce
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30 ml rice vinegar
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15 ml honey
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
# Steps to Prepare:
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Cover and bring to a boil, then uncover and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water in a separate bowl to make a slurry. When sauce boils, add slurry and stir. Cook for 1 minute until thickened, then remove from heat.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, panko, garlic, ginger, black pepper, cilantro, and 3 tablespoons prepared teriyaki sauce. Mix until just combined without overworking. Shape into four patties approximately 2 cm thick. Refrigerate patties for 30 minutes to firm.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil grates. Set aside some of the remaining teriyaki sauce for brushing and for serving.
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Grill pineapple rings 3 minutes per side until caramelized. Grill red onion slices for 4 minutes, flipping once, until tender and charred.
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Grill patties for 4 minutes on the first side, flip, then brush with teriyaki sauce. Grill 4 minutes, flip again, brush opposite side, and continue grilling until internal temperature reaches 71–74°C, about 10 minutes total. Remove from grill and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
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Grill whole wheat buns until lightly toasted, if desired.
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Place each patty onto the bottom half of a bun, brush with reserved teriyaki sauce, and top with grilled pineapple and grilled onion. Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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For evenly shaped patties, avoid compacting the meat mixture; gentle handling ensures a juicy texture.