Caribbean Burgers with Honey Pineapple Chutney

1 

Tablespoon vegetable oil

1 

ripe fresh pineapple, peeled and chopped

2 

large onions, peeled and diced

1/3 

cup pure honey

1/4 

cup red wine vinegar

1 

Tablespoon orange peel, grated

1 

Tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

1/4 

teaspoon allspice

1/2 

cup red bell peppers, diced

1-1/2 

lbs. ground beef

2 

teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning

1/2 

teaspoon black pepper

6 

sandwich rolls or buns, toasted

Butter lettuce leaves

To prepare the honey pineapple chutney: In a heavy, medium saucepan, heat oil over high heat. Add pineapple and onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium high and add honey, vinegar, orange peel, ginger and allspice; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell peppers and cook for 10 minutes more; let cool. Makes about 3 cups.

In a medium bowl, stir together ground beef, 1/2 cup honey pineapple chutney, jerk seasoning and pepper. Shape into 6 large flat patties. Grill over medium coals for 5 to 8 minutes per side. Serve on toasted buns topped with lettuce leaves and a spoonful of chutney.

From The National Honey Board