Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Jalapeño Smash Burger

A juicy smash burger layered with spicy jalapeños, melted jalapeño cheese, caramelized BBQ-glazed pineapple, and tangy pickled chilies inside a soft pretzel bun for a perfect sweet-heat explosion.

25min

4servings

620cal

🤔

Mediumlevel

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

jalapeño3 piece

thinly sliced

pineapple4 ring

fresh

Tiki Tiki BBQ Sauce120 ml

ready to use

ground beef450 g

75/25

jalapeño salt5 g

jalapeño American cheese4 slice

pretzel bun4 piece

steamed

pickled chiles60 g

pickled

Instructions

Slice jalapeños

Use a mandolin to thinly slice the jalapeños and set them aside. Cut the pineapple into rings if not already prepared.

⏱ 3 min

💡 Slice jalapeños thinly for even distribution and heat

Caramelize pineapple rings

Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and place pineapple rings on the surface. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip, brush with BBQ sauce and cook for 90 seconds. Flip again for 10-15 seconds to caramelize the sauce.

⏱ 4 min🌡 180°C

💡 Don't move the pineapple too much to allow proper caramelization

Cook smashburgers

Place beef balls on the hot griddle. Top each with sliced jalapeños and smash them flat. Season with jalapeño salt and cook for 2 minutes. Flip carefully, top with jalapeño cheese and cook until melted.

⏱ 5 min🌡 200°C

💡 Smash burgers immediately for the best crust formation

Assemble burgers

Steam pretzel buns. Spread BBQ sauce on bottom bun. Add two smash patties, pineapple rings, pickled chiles, more BBQ sauce, and top with the bun.

⏱ 3 min

💡 Steam buns for 30 seconds to make them soft and warm

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