Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs ground pork (80 to 85% lean)
  • 3 scallions, finely chopped (white and light green parts only)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha hot chili-garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 14 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 4 fresh pineapple slices, each 1/2 inch thick, core removed
  • canola oil
  • 4 hamburger buns, split
  • 4 leaves romaine lettuce
  • 4 teaspoons hoisin sauce

Method

  • Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350 to 450F).
  • In a large bowl gently combine the patty ingredients.
  • With wet hands, form four loosely packed patties of equal size, each shaped to fit the buns and about 3/4 inch thick.
  • Dont compact the meat too much or the patties will be tough.
  • Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation about 1 inch wide in the center of each patty.
  • This will help the patties cook evenly and prevent them from puffing on the grill.
  • Brush the pineapple slices with canola oil.
  • Brush the cooking grates clean.
  • Grill the patties over direct medium heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes, turning once or twice.
  • At the same time, grill the pineapple over direct medium heat until lightly charred and softened, about 8 minutes, turning once.
  • Remove from the grill as they are done.
  • Grill the buns, cut side down, over direct medium heat until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
  • Build the burgers on toasted buns with lettuce, a patty, hoisin sauce, and a pineapple slice.
  • Serve warm.