While on your burger journey, visit Jamaica, where you’ll find the spicy jerk flavors native to this beautiful island. Maple syrup adds a unique, sticky sweetness, while fresh lime juice highlights the fresh, tangy flavors of the Caribbean. Try making your own jerk seasoning or purchase store-bought for an easy shortcut.
Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty
Like kale, cabbage could use a good massage. Once you’ve dressed your cabbage, give it a quick 20- to 30-second massage with your hands not only to soften it but also to infuse that delicious flavor and maximize taste.
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 Tbsp low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp celery seeds
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb lean ground pork
- 1 organic egg
- 2 Tbsp jerk seasoning spice mix
- Fresh pineapple peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rings
- 4 in flax buns cuthalf (or 8 slider buns of your choice)
- For tangy slaw, into medium-sized mixing bowl, add finely shredded cabbage and set aside.
- 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.
- For sliders, combine ground pork, egg, and jerk seasoning and mix together. Form 8 patties approximately 1/2-inch thick. Place in fridge or freezer for 15 to 30 minutes (optional).
- 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.
- Cut pineapple rings to a size that fits sliders. (Don’t forget to cut out the fibrous middle core.)
- 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 flavor.
Per serving: 224 calories; 19 g protein; 5 g total fat (1 g sat. fat); 27 g total carbohydrates (3 g sugars, 4 g fiber); 124 mg sodium