BHA & BHT Free Hawaiian Pineapple Burger
Sweet, savory, and wrapped in crisp butter lettuce, this burger brings serious tropical energy to your dinner table. The patties are seasoned with coconut aminos, fresh garlic, ginger, and a touch of turmeric — bold flavors that come entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with no synthetic preservatives in sight. That matters more than it sounds, because BHA and BHT show up in a surprising number of packaged seasonings, bottled sauces, and even some cooking oils, making a burger night feel like a label-reading marathon. Here, every component is built from scratch, so you know exactly what's going into the pan. The grilled pineapple rings get caramelized in coconut aminos until golden at the edges, adding a jammy sweetness that plays beautifully against the savory beef. A creamy avocado sauce — made with apple cider vinegar and fresh ginger — pulls everything together in place of any store-bought condiment that might sneak in unwanted additives. It's a genuinely satisfying, clean-ingredient meal that doesn't ask you to compromise on flavor for even a second.
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4 servings
For the patties
- 1 ½ lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the grilled pineapple
- 4 rings fresh pineapple, about ½ inch thick
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
For the avocado sauce
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Make the avocado sauce: mash the avocados in a small bowl until smooth, then stir in the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and salt until fully combined. Set aside.
- 2
Combine the ground beef, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix gently until just combined, then divide into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Press a shallow indent in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent doming during cooking.
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