Peanut Butter, Pineapple, and Sriracha Cheeseburgers: Video
Peanut Butter on a cheeseburger can be divisive. I know when I first heard the combo, I thought to myself, hard pass. Thankfully, I came around because this unorthodox match is delicious.
I will admit, it's not for everyone. However, when I first posted a picture of my Peanut Butter, Sriracha, & Honey Cheeseburger, the uninitiated didn't immediately pan the idea.
In fact, several made their own with glowing recommendations. While it's still a topping too far for some, the peanut-y protein is an excellent pairing for a beef burger. When included with a sweet/hot combo, like Sriracha and honey, or in this version, pineapple, and honey.
It's an out-of-this-world combination.
I used the excuse of this burger to knock the dust off my video gear. I've been shooting a lot of stills, as well as some iPhone shot reels for a series on Weber's Instagram page, but missed the planning and execution of short-form video. I plan on bringing more of these in 2021. While I will try and go for the offbeat and fun if there is something you would like to see, leave me a comment below. I'm all about crowdsourcing and these cheeseburgers!
Peanut Butter, Pineapple, and Sriracha Cheeseburgers
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground chuck, salt, and pepper.
- Form the beef into three equal-sized 1/2 pound patties. (This patty press works like a champ.)
- Lightly brush both sides of the patties with olive oil.
- Prepare the grill for direct medium-high heat (450º to 550º F).
- Grill the cut side of the buns over direct heat until marked, approximately one minute.
- Grill the pineapple over direct heat for 8 minutes, flipping once.
- Grill the patties over direct heat for 9 to 11 minutes, flipping once. Cook until the internal temperature of the patties registers 155º F with an instant-read thermometer.
- Add the cheese during the last two minutes of cooking.
- Spread the peanut butter over the bottom buns. Top each with a cheeseburger, pineapple slice, and equal parts sriracha. Top with remaining bun and serve.
