Hawaiian Turkey Burgers

Servings: 4

Main MealPicnic FareQuickIsland Inspired

Ingredients:     

1    pound ground turkey

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper

1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger root

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple slices, reserving 1/4 cup juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup teriyaki sauce

4 hamburger bun

Directions:

  1. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, bell pepper, green onion, ginger root, 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice and salt; mix gently but thoroughly. Form meat mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.

  2. Grill over medium coals 10-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Use Barbecue Turner to turn burgers once during cooking. Baste with teriyaki sauce using Barbecue Basting Brush during last 2 minutes of grilling.

  3. Grill pineapple slices 5 minutes, basting with teriyaki sauce. Grill buns to warm; remove using Barbecue Tongs. Serve burgers on buns; top with pineapple slice.