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Caribbean Turkey Burgers with Honey Pineapple Chutney

Caribbean Turkey Burgers with Honey Pineapple Chutney

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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Servings

Ingredients

  • Honey Pineapple Chutney :
  • 1 Ripe fresh pineapple peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 Large sweet onion peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 Cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1 Tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger root
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 Cup red bell pepper seeded and minced
  • Turkey Burgers :
  • 1-1/4 Pounds GROUND TURKEY extra lean
  • 1/2 Cup Honey Pineapple Chutney
  • 1-1/2 Teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Preparation

  • Honey Pineapple Chutney :
  • Brush pineapple and onion slices with 1-1/2 tablespoons oil.
  • Using the direct grill method, grill for about 5 minutes per side over medium-high heat or until lightly charred; remove and let cool slightly. Discard tough pineapple core.
  • Finely chop pineapple and onion and place in a medium saucepan with honey, vinegar, orange peel, ginger and allspice; stir well.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered for 45 minutes. Add minced bell pepper and cook for 10 minutes more; let cool.
  • Turkey Burgers :
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the ground turkey, 1/2 cup honey pineapple chutney, jerk seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Shape into 4 large flat patties and brush each with 1/2 teaspoon oil.
  • Using the direct grill method, grill burgers over medium coals for 5 to 8 minutes per side or until cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Serve on toasted buns lined with lettuce leaves. Place a heaping spoonful of chutney on top of each burger.
  • Source: National Turkey Federation