The Ultimate Island Pork Burger with Mango Salsa

Boy, oh Boy, does Aunt Jay have a special recipe to share with y’all today! This may be her best one yet! These Ultimate Island Pork Burgers with Mango Salsa will be the PERFECT way to kick off spring! Spring is coming, right???? 🙂

The Ultimate Island Pork Burgers with Mango Salsa
Ingredients
Mango Salsa Ingredients
One mango, peeled, chopped and diced
20 oz can of pineapple tidbits, (divided, The Juice and some of the pineapple reserved for the Teriyaki Sauce)
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced sweet pepper
Pinch of coarse salt

Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 Tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves garlic finely minced
1 tsp ground ginger
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil

Burger Ingredients
2 TBSP Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 TBSP garlic powder
1 TBSP dried minced onion
1.5 lbs ground pork

Other
Hawaiian King’s sandwich buns

Directions
For the Mango Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine mango with 3/4 cup of pineapple, (juice and remaining pineapple reserved for teriyaki sauce), onion, and sweet pepper. Add salt and mix well. Cover and place in fridge for the flavored to meld.

For the Burgers: Mix pork with spices and form into 4-6 patties about 3/4in thick.

For the Teriyaki Sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine all of the Teriyaki Sauce ingredients including reserved pineapple and juice. Pulse until puréed. Pour sauce into a small sauce pan and bring to a boil then allow to simmer on low, stirring occasionally. for about 10 minutes to thicken.

Grill burgers over medium-high heat for about 12 minutes, turning once. There should be no pink in the center and an instant read thermometer should read 160°. For the last few minutes, place buns on the grill to toast slightly.

Build burgers- bottom bun, pork burger, teriyaki sauce, salsa, top bun. Serve immediately. An island explosion in your mouth. Enjoy!