JERK BURGER

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JERK BURGER

Yield 2

Prep time

30 Min

Cook time

12 Min

Inactive time

1 Hour

Total time

1 H & 42 M

Ingredients

Jerk Seasoning:

• 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 2-3 inch piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
• 3 green onions, cut into pieces
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp browning sauce (such as Grace or Kitchen Bouquet)
• 2 Tbsp white vinegar
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 scotch bonnet peppers or habanero peppers, whole

Spices:

• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 tsp pimento seeds

For the Burger:

• 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp remaining jerk seasoning
• ½ white onion, thinly sliced
• 4 slices cheddar cheese or cheese of choice
• 2 burger buns
• Lettuce leaves and mango pico de gallo to finish

Instructions

1. To make the jerk seasoning: in a spice grinder combine the bay leaves, black peppercorns and pimento seeds. Grind into a powder and add to a food processor
2. To the same food processor add the chopped onion, ginger, garlic, green onions, thyme, brown sugar, browning sauce, vinegar, oil and scotch bonnet or habanero peppers. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides periodically so everything is incorporated evenly.
3. Add the ground beef to a large bowl and add ½ cup of the jerk seasoning and the 1 tsp of kosher salt. Massage the seasoning and salt into the ground beef so it’s thoroughly incorporated. Divide the seasoned ground beef into 4 equal portions and form into balls. Set aside to marinate at least one hour or overnight in the fridge.
4. Combine the mayonnaise and 1 tbsp of the remaining jerk seasoning sauce and stir until mixed well.
5. Heat a large cast iron pan on high heat. Place one or two of the burger balls into the pan, taking care not to crown them. Place a square of parchment paper over the balls and firmly press down the balls with a heavy spatula or burger press to form a thin patty,
6. Remove the parchment paper and add a layer of thinly sliced onions. Let cook 1-2 minutes until nicely browned. Flip the patties and immediately top with a slice of cheese. Cook 1-2 more minutes, until the cheese is melted then remove the patties and repeat with the remaining burger balls.
7. To assemble the burger: Spoon some jerk mayo on the bottom bun and top with a piece of lettuce, top with two cheesy jerk patties stacked on top of eachother then a spoonful of mango pico de gallo, top with the bun and enjoy immediately.

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