BURGERS PACIFIC

Grilled Hawaiian pineapple tops these ginger-flavored burgers.

1½ pounds ground beef
1/3 cup chopped green onions
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup apricot of preserves
1/3 cup OPEN PIT® Original Flavor
Barbecue Sauce
6 pineapple slices
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted

1. In large bowl, combine beef, onions, ginger and pepper. Shape into six 1- inch thick patties.
2. To make sauce: In small saucepan, combine preserves and barbecue sauce. Over medium heat, heat to boiling, string often.
3. On grill rack, place filled patties directly above medium coals. Grill, uncovered, until desired doneness (allow10 minutes for medium and 12 minutes for well-done), turning and bushing often with sauce. Place pineapple on grill, grill 1 minute or until browned, turning once.
4. To serve: Place patties on buns with pineapple. Makes 6 servings

To broil: Arrange patties on rack in broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from heat until desired doneness (allow 15 minutes for medium and 18 minutes for well-done), turning and brushing often with sauce. Broil pineapple 1 minute turning once.