Chutney, a condiment made from fruit, vegetables, and spices can be used to brighten up any grilled protein. Making chutney is an Indian tradition, and I have very fond memories of eating curry with fruity chutney on the side. This recipe for Caribbean Burgers with Honey Pineapple Chutney comes to us courtesy of the Honey Board (By the way, Bee Wild is a member of the Honey Board.).
Caribbean Burgers with Honey Pineapple Chutney
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon - vegetable oil
- 1 - ripe fresh pineapple, peeled and chopped
- 2 large - onions, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup - red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon - orange peel, grated
- 1 Tablespoon - fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon - allspice
- 1/2 cup - red bell peppers, diced
- 1-1/2 lbs. - ground beef
- 2 teaspoons - Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon - black pepper
- 6 - sandwich rolls or buns, toasted
- - Butter lettuce leaves
- 1/3 cup - pure honey
Instructions
- To prepare the honey pineapple chutney: In a heavy, medium saucepan, heat oil over high heat.
- Add pineapple and onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium high and add honey, vinegar, orange peel, ginger and allspice; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add bell peppers and cook for 10 minutes more; let cool. Makes about 3 cups.
- In a medium bowl, stir together ground beef, 1/2 cup honey pineapple chutney, jerk seasoning and pepper.
- Shape into 6 large flat patties.
- Grill over medium coals for 5 to 8 minutes per side. Serve on toasted buns topped with lettuce leaves and a spoonful of chutney.
