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Ingredients (serves 4):

Pineapple BBQ Sauce:

1/4 cup pineapple juice, reserved from canned pineapple
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 slice canned pineapple ring, finely chopped

Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce:

1/4 cup pineapple juice, reserved from canned pineapple
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. grated ginger
1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 slice canned pineapple ring, finely chopped

Hamburger:

1-1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
4 slices provolone cheese
8 slices canned pineapple rings (from 20 oz. canned pineapple with 100% pineapple juice)
4 hamburger buns
1 Tbsp. olive oil
4 green lettuce leaves

*This recipe was developed for the Gourmet Sizzler® Electric Griddle (EA-DCC10). Adjustments may be necessary when using other models.

1

Make pineapple BBQ sauce. Whisk all ingredients together in a small saucepan and mix well. Cook sauce over medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Then lower heat to a simmer and stirring occasionally, cook the sauce for 3 minutes. Transfer to a container and set aside.

2

Make pineapple teriyaki sauce. Whisk all ingredients together in a small saucepan and mix well. Cook sauce over medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Then lower the heat to a simmer and stirring occasionally, cook the sauce for 3 minutes. Transfer to a container and set aside.

3

Turn on the Gourmet Sizzler® Electric Griddle, set to 350ºF to preheat for about 8 minutes.

4

Season the ground beef with salt and black pepper, then form into 4 equal-sized 4.5” diameter patties.

5

Turn the griddle temperature to 300ºF, place patties on the griddle and grill for 5 minutes.

6

Flip the patties, cover with lid and grill for an additional 4 minutes.

7

Open the lid and place provolone cheese on each patty. Place the lid back on and cook for one minute to melt the cheese. Transfer patties to a plate.

8

Grill pineapple rings for 2 minutes on each side. Brush the cut sides of burger buns with olive oil and place on the griddle for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Turn off the griddle.

9

Assemble the burger with patties, green lettuce leaves and pineapple slices.

10

Serve hamburgers with sauces from steps 1 and 2. Enjoy!