Burger Al Pastor

Name: Burger Al Pastor
Ingredients: 6 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded and soaked; 2 teaspoons crumbled dried marjoram; 2 teaspoons crumbled dried oregano; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 small white onion, chopped, divided; 1/2 cup sweetened pineapple juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 pounds extra-lean ground pork; Vegetable oil; 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 8 sesame seed hamburger buns; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

14 ingredients

18 steps

Ingredients

6 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded and soaked
2 teaspoons crumbled dried marjoram
2 teaspoons crumbled dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small white onion, chopped, divided
1/2 cup sweetened pineapple juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 pounds extra-lean ground pork
Vegetable oil
1 pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
1/2 cup mayonnaise
8 sesame seed hamburger buns
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

1

Drain the soaked chiles and put them in a blender with the marjoram, oregano, garlic, 1/4 of the chopped onion and the pineapple juice and puree until smooth.
2

Add the salt and pepper.
3

Mix to combine.
4

Put the pork in large bowl and pour the marinade on top.
5

Using a fork, mix well.
6

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
8

Divide the pork mixture into 8 equal portions.
9

Shape each portion into a 1/2-inch thick patty.
10

Oil the grill pan.
11

Working in batches, grill the burgers until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes per side.
12

Transfer the burgers to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
13

Let rest for about 8 minutes.
14

Meanwhile, brush the grill pan with oil and grill the pineapple slices until golden brown, 2 minutes per side.
15

Spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise on the cut sides of each bun and warm on the grill pan about 2 minutes, cut-side down.
16

Place a burgers onto the bottom half of the bun.
17

Top with a slice of grilled pineapple, some cilantro and the remaining chopped onion.
18

Cover with the bun tops and serve.