Hot Hawaiian Burgers (Spam, Pineapple, Swiss, And Sriracha Mayo) Recipe

• 24 ounces freshly ground beef chuck
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sriracha-style hot sauce
• 4 slices Spam
• 4 slices fresh pineapple, about the same size as a Spam slice
• 8 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 English muffins, split

1. Divide meat into four even piles and shape into burger patties about 1/2-inch wider than English muffins. Season generously with salt and pepper and set aside.
2. Combine mayo and sriracha in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over half of coal grate. Alternatively, set half the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
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6. Place burgers directly over hot side of grill and cook, turning occasionally, until well charred and internal temperature registers 125 to 130u0b0F on an instant read thermometer for medium-rare, about 5 minutes total, or 135u0b0F to 140u0b0F for medium, about 6 minutes total. Top each burger patty with 1 slice cheese, then transfer to a large plate and tent with aluminum foil.
7. Place spam and pineapple slices on hot side of grill and cook, turning occasionally, until heated through and well charred. Place 1 slice cheese on top of each Spam patty. Transfer Spam and pineapple to cool side of grill.
8. Toast English muffins on grill. Place bottom buns on a cutting board. Top with a slice of pineapple. Add burger patty. Top with SPAM. Top with sriracha mayo, then close burger. Serve immediately.

ground beef, kosher salt, mayonnaise, srirachastyle, pineapple, swiss cheese, muffins

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/07/hot-hawaiian-burgers-spam-pineapple-swiss-and-sriracha-recipe.html (may not work)