A simple yet tasty Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger recipe – perfect for grilling season!
Easy Hawaiian Burger
Ingredients
- Johnsonville Pork Grillers
- Sliced Pineapple, reserve some pineapple juice
- Brown Sugar
- Teriyaki Marinade and Glaze
- Hawaiian Sweet Hamburger Buns
- Colby Jack Cheese
Instructions
- Baste the pork burgers with the teriyaki glaze/marinade and place on grill.
- Pour a little bit of pineapple juice on top of each burger. Be careful, as it may cause flames to come up from the grill.
- Place the sliced pineapple on the grill as well and top with brown sugar.
- Grill everything until done**
- Add cheese (if desired) right before serving. Serve on Hawaiian Sweet Hamburger buns.
Thank you to the National Pork Board for sponsoring this recipe!
When I was about eight year’s old, my family went to Hawaii. It was right before my dad quit working for United Airlines (so, no more super cheap flights – why not go out with a bang?!) I don’t remember a ton about the trip – well, except for a horrible sunburn I got that made me just want to lay on the couch for half the trip – but I do remember going to a luau. It was SO fun. I got to participate in a hula lesson, and the food was fantastic. I love the flavors of pork and pineapple, which were plentiful during the luau.
Whether you’re celebrating Dad’s Day by grilling up tasty pork burgers and ribs this June or hosting a backyard BBQ to kick-off the first day of summer, pork has you covered – no matter what grilling holiday is marked on your calendar. With so many
cuts and preparation methods to try and endless flavor combinations to explore,pork is the must-have this grilling season.
A few days ago, I saw Johnsonville Pork Grillers Burgers at Walmart, and I instantly started thinking about how yummy it would be to make a Hawaiian Burger using them. We had just gotten out Jack’s pool, the weather was warm – it felt like it was the perfect day to make them!
I had never had a pork burger before, but these definitely did not disappoint! We used the Steakhouse Onion flavor of Grillers, which helped to balance out the sweetness of the teriyaki glaze and the pineapple. We used Hawaiian Sweet Roll hamburger buns, which was the perfect final touch.
These burgers were SO easy to make, so they are perfect for Father’s Day or really, any day of the summer where you want a quick, satisfying meal. We are big fans of pork, so it was kind of fun to try a pork burger, as opposed to a tradition beef burger. GrillPork.org has some more yummy recipes and grilling tips from the National Pork Board and other BBQ pros! There are so many different cuts of pork that you can use to make delicious recipes – we personally love the Smithfield/Farmland brand – every cut of their hand-trimmed extra tender fresh pork is proudly raised in the USA. You can get it at Walmart, along with some great A.1. marinades that you can use to top off your favorite cut of pork – Sweet chili garlic (which we used to make these delicious sweet and spicy pork chops), spicy chipotle, and Smokey Black Pepper! Or, if you love brats, Johnsonville has some great grilling links, and they are the #1 brand of brats nationally!
This Father’s Day, Walmart is the ultimate source for your barbecue essentials and great pork deals on your grilling favorites like pork burgers and ribs. Look for these pork favorite when shopping the meat case and visit GrillPork.org for more grilling inspiration.
Be sure to enter the #GrillPorkSweets Instagram giveaway. From now until September 7th, the next time you grill with pork, take a picture and tag it with #GrillPorkSweeps on Instagram. If you do this, and then fill out the sweepstakes form here, you’ll be entered to win a year’s worth of groceries from Walmart, as well as other great prizes from Smithfiled, A1 and Johnsnville.
Katie is a Colorado-native, BYU graduated, and most importantly, wife to one and mother to three beautiful boys. She is passionate about sharing her experiences with others – especially about pregnancy, breastfeeding, cooking, and crafts. She is currently training to be a Certified Lactation Educator. She loves spending time with her family and helping others find joy in family life.
manda says
0live oil the grates before cooking.
erica best says
i love using grill cube they are a great time saver
SHAUNIE says
Keep burgers cold (not room temp) before putting on the grill to allow burgers to stay formed and burgers juicy.
Debbie Welchert says
My best grilling tip is don’t leave grill unattended while cooking if you want unburned food….
Amy L says
A few minutes can go by faster than you think, so I always use a timer to remind me to check for doneness when I grill meat, so I don’t overcook it.
Tabathia B says
I like to use pam grill spray on the grill and I wrap up veggies in aluminum foil for better flavor on the grill
Stephanie Phelps says
My favorite grilling tip is to not put bbq sauce on your food til the last 15 minutes or so to keep the sugar in it to not burn on your food! These recipe is amazing I am going to be making it soon!
Stephanie Phelps says
I tried to give this recipe 5 stars but it didn’t for some reason!
Katie says
Oh thanks! It’s the thought that counts 🙂
Susan Christy says
Don’t leave the grill unattended. After burning a few things or realizing the coals went out and the food wasn’t cooked taught me that lesson!
Kelly says
Using a grill basket or making veggie foil packs are great ways to make small veggies that might fall through the grills of the BBQ!
Mary Happymommy says
We like to use a 30 minute marinade to make the meet extra flavorful.
Kristen says
My tip is grill over wood instead of gas for more flavor.
HS says
To get more flavor by leaving the chicken skin on while grilling.
nicole dziedzic says
My best grill tip is when grilling veggies use a grill basket, this is perfect for preventing veggies slipping though the grate and won’t burn them.
David says
When I was a kid my grandpa would grill the meat over very low heat for several hours. He was literally out there at four in the morning so it would be ready by noon. Everything came out so tender, but I don’t have the patience to do it that way.
D Johnson says
I always grill the meat slowly and add lots of herbs and spices to make it more flavorful.
Alysha says
Grill pineapple with brown sugar!
Elena says
My tip is to marinate the meat overnight for more flavor
Charlee @ Humble in a Heartbeat says
I always get this burger when I go to Carl’s Jr. (which is like every 3 years, lol!), and I absolutely love it! I have to try making this at home! Thanks for sharing!
Katie says
Thanks Charlee! I didn’t even know they had it at Carl’s Jr (but, like you, I probably go once every 3 years.) It’s really delicious!