While on your burger journey, visit Jamaica, where you’ll find the spicy jerk flavours native to this beautiful island. Maple syrup adds a unique, sticky sweetness, while fresh lime juice highlights the fresh, tangy flavours of the Caribbean. Try making your own jerk seasoning or purchase store-bought for an easy shortcut.
Jamaican Jerk Pork Sliders with Grilled Pineapple and Tangy Slaw
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) shredded cabbage
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) celery seeds
- 1 tsp (5 mL) maple syrup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground pork
- 1 organic egg
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) jerk seasoning spice mix
- Fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced into 1/2 in (1.25 cm) rings
- 4 flax buns, cut in half (or 8 slider buns of your choice)
Directions
01
For tangy slaw, into medium-sized mixing bowl, add finely shredded cabbage and set aside.
02
In smaller bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, lime juice, celery seeds, and maple syrup. Add to shredded cabbage and mix together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in fridge to marinate while burger is cooking.
03
For sliders, combine ground pork, egg, and jerk seasoning and mix together. Form 8 patties approximately 1/2 in (1.25 cm) thick. Place in fridge or freezer for 15 to 30 minutes (optional).
04
Over medium-high heat on barbecue grill, place pork patties and pineapple rings. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature of pork is 160 F (71 C).
05
Cut pineapple rings to a size that fits sliders. (Don’t forget to cut out the fibrous middle core.)
06
To build sliders, start with your choice of mini bun. Add a pork patty and sliced grilled pineapple, and top with marinated slaw. Feel free to add sauces or condiments such as honey mustard for additional flavour.
Chelsea Gough is a Vancouver-based recipe developer, stylist, and proud mom of two girls. She is a lover of good food, good times, and beautiful spaces. Reach her at rawstylebychels@gmail.com
