Hawaiian Burger with Spam and Pineapple Slaw

Elevate Hawaii’s claims to fame—Spam and pineapple—on this island-inspired burger. Chop freshly grilled pineapple (which adds a caramelized element) for a crunchy cabbage, sesame oil, and jalape?o slaw, and coat Spam in honey and soy sauce before grilling to perfection. The bun of choice? Sweet Hawaiian, of course.  Pair with: Maui Brewing Co. Pineapple Mana. A hint of Maui Gold pineapple complements the tropical slaw, while Mana's wheat base softens Spam's saltiness.

Serves 4

Ingredients

Pineapple Slaw
2 (3/4-in. thick) fresh pineapple rings
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 jalape?o chile
1 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 cup chopped fresh scallions
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon table salt
Burgers
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 (3-oz.) Spam slices (from 1 [12-oz.] can)
8 ounces 90/10 ground beef sirloin
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup whipped cream cheese
4 toasted Hawaiian sweet hamburger buns


June 2018