Pork Free Hawaiian Pineapple Burger
Sweet, smoky, and loaded with bold tropical flavor, this burger brings serious island vibes to your weeknight dinner rotation. The beef patties are seasoned with coconut aminos, fresh garlic, ginger, and a touch of turmeric, giving them a deeply savory, slightly aromatic crust that pairs beautifully with the caramelized pineapple rings on top. Speaking of that pineapple — brushed with coconut aminos and cooked until golden at the edges, it adds a jammy, sweet-tart layer that makes every bite feel like a real event. Instead of a bun, crisp butter lettuce leaves do the wrapping, keeping things light and fresh while letting all those flavors shine through. The creamy avocado sauce — blended with ginger, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos — ties everything together with a cool, tangy richness that you'll want to put on everything. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing, build-your-own dinner that looks impressive but comes together with surprisingly little fuss.
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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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