The second I saw these, I knew I’d be bumping something else off of the current week’s planned for and already bought ingredients. I needed to make them – with some modifications, but nonetheless, they were getting made asap. Sometimes your taste buds cannot…will not…be denied.
I’m so used to beef burgers, that not only was this a wonderful change of pace (and taste! and texture!), but the simple seasonings and added pineapple with barbecue sauce was just…a little part of my heart leapt for joy after each bite. I seriously dreamt about these for days afterward.
Go grill some up! They are way too delicious, easy, and quick not to.
This certainly won’t be my last grilling recipe of the summer, but it is the final OXO giveaway. Haven’t they been awesome?! No video this time (I’m pretty sure you all know how to use tongs and a spatula, amiright?), but we are going out with a bang.
You have a chance to win an entire glorious OXO grilling set. *cue angels singing* The silicone on the basting brush prevents marinades from sliding off the bristles, and the wood-handles feature retractable hanging hooks that slide out of sight when not in use. How cool is that?
Here’s how you can throw your hat in the ring…
The Giveaway
2 lucky U.S. readers have a chance to win an OXO 4-Piece Grilling Set, courtesy of OXO!
There are three ways to enter: (1) leave a comment on the blog (2) go “like” us on Facebook or (3) Already a fan? Just leave a comment on The Wall. Want to increase your chances? You can leave a comment here and on Facebook.
THIS DRAWING IS NOW CLOSED. The lucky winners are Meredith Montgomery and Nancy Larma. Congrats ladies!
Fine print: product provided by OXO, opinions are my own.
Hawaiian Pork Sliders
Makes 8
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
• 1/2 cup minced scallions
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• sprinkle of salt and pepper
• 8 pineapple rings
• 1/2 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce
• mayonnaise (optional)
• 8 King’s Hawaiian rolls
Directions
In a large bowl, using your hands, mix the pork, scallions, ground ginger, salt and pepper until just combined. Don’t over mix! Gently form 8 equal patties, with a slight indentation in the middle (this helps keep the burgers from bulging in the middle.)
Preheat your grill for medium-high. Coat the grates with oil or nonstick cooking spray. Place the pork patties on the hot grill and lightly coat tops with barbecue sauce. Cover the grill and cook for about 5 minutes. Flip the burgers and coat with more barbecue sauce.
After you’ve flipped the burgers, place the pineapple rings down on the grill. Cook the burgers for another 4-5 minutes, until cooked through. Cook the pineapple rings for about 3 minutes, or until you have nice grill marks on one side. Flip the pineapple and grill another 1-2 minutes. Remove the pineapple and burgers from the grill and let them rest 5 minutes.
While the meat is resting, toast the rolls on the hot grill until the edges brown nicely, about 1-2 minutes.
Spread a tad more barbecue sauce (and mayo, like I did…gasp!) on the rolls, add the burger patty and a pineapple ring, then the other roll. Serve immediately.
Print this recipe (adapted from Simply Recipes)
Sandi Benoit says
Amy, I’m going to have to get more ink for my printer!! These look and sound AMAZING!!!!
Amy @Very Culinary says
Oh, Sandi… they’re so good! Well worth the printer ink! HA.
Sandrine says
Made this recipe over the weekend. My hubby was eating these lil hawaiian sliders like no tomorrow :)
Thanks for the great recipe!
Amy says
So glad he loved them. We do, too. It’s hard to eat just one. Or even two!
Dean says
Mmmm…..tasty looking. Hope to win the OXO gear to cook it right!
Grandma says
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE OXO!
Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Kathy S says
Your blog made me hungry! Thanks for the giveaway!
meredith says
I like you on facebook!
meredith says
The recipe looks so yummy – I want to make these ASAP!
TK says
Pineapple and pork is a perfect combination! And I love any burger with King’s Hawaiian bread.
Aura says
sounds good although I would try it with ground veal. My friend just got a grill and the tools would be a perfect gift
Julie R says
These sound SOOOO delicious! I’m going to make them this weekend!
Nancy L says
Those sliders look fantastic! I love grilling and OXO utensils are fantastic!
Naomi says
Oh, yum!
Joanne says
It always makes me so nervous to knock things off my meal plan! I’m majorly impressed with you for going with your gut instincts on this.
katrina says
looks yummy!
Erinn says
I’ve never made pork burgers, but I’m sure that the OXO equipment would inspire it! They look delicious
Kanoe Fish says
*just!
Kanoe Fish says
I ust bought my first home at only 26 years old – I immediately bought my first grill. The last, yet equally important part of this story, is getting the OXO 4 piece grill set! I’ve slowly built my OXO collection over the years, starting with a pizza cutter in college, spent hard-earned college-job money on measuring cups and mixing bowls, and now indulge in luxuries like the soap/brush sink set and salad spinner. Please help me complete my OXO kitchen !
Kathleen S says
These look uh-MAY-zing. Must try. Thanks again, Amy!
Catharine @BakingChemist says
Yum! those look delish! Would love to start firing up the bbq with that set!
Stephanie says
Dude. I do not even eat burgers and I want to lick this right off the computer screen. (That’s weird, isn’t it?) They sound SO tasty. Also, King’s Hawaiian Rolls are like crack. Just sayin’.
Sarah S says
The grilling set looks great!!
susitravl says
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susitravl says
Love OXO – would love to try these tools.
Stacie Fontinell says
My husband would love to use these new bbq tools!
Mom says
How simple and delicious. I might try it this week.
melissa@IWasBornToCook says
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melissa@IWasBornToCook says
These look delicious!!
elizabeth says
These sliders sound so good! I have been having issues with beef this summer so, a pork burger is just what I need!
Cindy B. says
I’m a fan.
Cindy B. says
Sound delicious, thanks for sharing
the wicked noodle says
I am SO making these!! You know my love for my OXO pineapple slicer (there are TWO fresh pineapples sitting on my counter at this very moment just because of that slicer – it’s my new obsession!) so I’ll be using it for some of these yummy burgers, too.
Your recipes always rock.
Kate D. says
The Pork Sliders recipe sounds terrific.
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Amy Tong says
Oh goodness. I NEED to make these Hawaiian Pork Sliders ASAP….I’m all drooling over here. They certainly look juicy and succulent! Can’t wait to bite into one. And what a nice prize package for giveaway!
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manda says
Love the giveaway!
Doreen says
Great set to use with the sliders! Thanks!
Heather Leleux says
Love your blog! Some of the best recipes I’ve ever seen/tasted! I would love to win the OXO 4-piece grilling set!
Catherine says
Well my dinner plan just went out the window. These sliders look so good. Off to the store I go…………
Heather says
The recipe looks great! I want to make it tonight. I love Oxo!!
Lynda says
We grill year round so the more recipes, the better. I’ve already put the ingredients on my next shopping list!
Darlene says
This recipe looks great! And so does the giveaway!
Andrea says
Amy, we eat pork burgers frequently because of the no-beef for Hindus thing and this sounds 100% wonderful. We will be trying them next weekend. Thank you.
kari says
Wow!! I am simply going to have to try these sliders. Love OXO-;)
Nancie Nelson says
Thanks for such a great grilling idea/recipe !!!
You have been much LIKED on my FB forever !!!
Jen says
I’m droooling! These look so yummy. They’ll have to go on next week’s menu, as the shopping has been done for this week.
I don’t need the grilling set. :oD
barbara n says
We grill everything all year! Would love some new grilling tools!
Emily says
Those sound so yummy. Our grill has been getting a workout this summer. :) Do you think this would work with other meats…ground turkey? Thanks!
Amy says
Hi Emily – they would probably be fine with beef or turkey, but there’s just something about the pork/barbecue sauce/pineapple combo that was just fantastic. It was way more flavorful and juicy than other burgers I have made.
Jenna says
Mmmmm–and I can totally identify with seeing a recipe you just HAVE to make even if it means going out of your way and scrapping the original menu plan.
Carrie Sissel says
worth a try…
The Home Cook says
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The Home Cook says
If you like these you need to try the Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches on my blog. Killer!
katrina says
yum!
Lisa@The Cutting Edge of Ordinary says
These look delicious Amy! I’m all about the grilled pineapple rings. Yum!