Hawaiian Honey Burgers

Bring the tastes of Hawaii to your barbecue with this decked-out burger.

"These burgers were a favorite when I was growing up. I now use them as a way to 'fancy up' a barbecue without a lot of extra preparation. They keep me out of a hot kitchen yet let me serve a nice meal. Fresh fruit and corn on the cob round out this meal."
-- Sheryl Creech, Lancaster, California



You Will Need
1/2 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 can (23 ounces) sliced pineapple, drained
8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Lettuce leaves (optional)

What to Do
1. In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients.

2. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into eight 3/4-inch-thick patties.

3. Grill the burgers, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with soy sauce.

4. Continue grilling for 4 to 6 minutes or until juices run clear, basting and turning several times.

5. During the last 4 minutes, grill the pineapple slices until browned, turning once. Serve burgers and pineapple on buns with lettuce if desired.

Serves: 8

Last Updated: 2005-05-26
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