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For the BBQer in the family. I will also post the Orange-Chipotle Mayonnaise. Original was from Automatic The Original was
from Slim's Tonga Club-Memphis, Tenn. posted in Bon Appetit. My changes are noted.
SERVES 6
1 1/2 cups green onions, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon thyme, fresh, chop
1 small habanero pepper, seed and chop or 2 medium jalapeno chiles, seed and chop
1 garlic clove, peel
1/2 cup golden brown sugar, firm packed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 lbs 98% lean ground beef
6 hamburger buns with sesame seeds, toasted
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 tomatoes, sliced
lettuce
1. For Jerk Sauce: Process the onion, thyme, chilie[s], and garlic in processor. After chopping add the brown sugar,
oil, sauce and allspice process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Prepare barbecue to med high heat and set aside 3/4 cup jerk sauce. Shape ground beef into 6 patties and marinate
in 1/2 cup jerk sauce for 20 minutes. Make sure you turn to coat them.
3. Sprinkle patties with salt and pepper. Grill to desired degree of doneness while basting with jerk sauce. Approx
four minutes per side for medium.
4. Assemble burgers with Orange-Chipotle Mayonnaise, onion slices, tomato slices, lettuce. Passing the 3/4 cup jerk
sauce. Do NOT use the marination sauce. Dump that.
For a change make the jerk seasoning [or buy your favorite] and mix it INTO the ground meat. DO NOT SPRINKLE ON
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
A pinch of Red Pepper fakes or ground red pepper, optional [add this if you want to kick up the heat]
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