Caribbean Jerk Burgers Recipes

Steps:

• For the ketchup: Combine the ketchup with the allspice, cayenne, chile flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, thyme and lime juice.
• For the onion rings: Preheat a deep fryer with canola oil to 375 degrees F. Combine the flour with some beer until the batter is the consistency of pancake batter, a quarter to half of the bottle. Slice the onion into 1/2-inch rings, then separate the individual rings. Add the onions into the wet mixture. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the onion rings and immediately sprinkle with some salt and pepper.
• For the burger: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Combine the beef with the allspice, cayenne, chile flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar and thyme. Form the beef into 2 to 4 patties then press the center of each with your thumb to create an indent. Drizzle the patties with olive oil. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper. Cook until the center is medium pink, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
• Assemble the burgers on the buns topped with the jerk ketchup and serve with the onion rings.

Steps:

• Combine egg, crumbs, onion, and jerk seasoning.
• Add in the ground beef and mix well.
• Shape into patties and grill or pan fry.
• Serve in a crusty roll with fresh tomato slice and mayo, and lettuce.

Steps:

• Heat a little vegetable oil in a large pan and gently saute onion until softish. Then remove onion and wipe out the pan.
• To make the Jerk sauce, mix together green onions, 2 teaspoons sambel, soy, tomato ketchup, sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, allspice, ground coriander and garlic in a food processor. Then taste for seasoning and transfer to a bowl.
• Place pork mince and sausage meat in another bowl and mix together with some of the Jerk mixture, 1 teaspoons sambel and salt and pepper.
• Form the mixture into patties and panfry in a thin layer of hot vegetable oil. Then drain on kitchen paper towels.
• To make the mayonnaise, mix together mayonnaise, 2 heaped teaspoons sambel and sweet chilli sauce. Set aside.
• Gently toss the salad leaves with balsamic and olive oil to taste.
• To serve, smear the mayonnaise on the base of burger buns and top with sliced tomato, a mound of dressed lettuce, onions, 1 or 2 burgers patties, Jerk sauce and then the bun lids.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble turkey over the mixture and mix just until combined. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. , In a large skillet, cook patties in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve on buns with lettuce, mango slices and red pepper rings.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Scrub the potatoes and cut into chips. Lay the chips in a single layer on a baking tray, drizzle with oil, season and toss to coat. Bake for 40 mins until crisp.
• Mix together the grated onion, carrot, mince and jerk seasoning in a large bowl, then shape into 4 evenly sized patties.
• Heat a non-stick frying pan till hot, then cook the burgers for 5-6 mins each side.
• To make the relish, mix the chopped onion, pineapple, chilli, coriander and lime juice. To serve, place the burgers in split buns with some lettuce and the spicy relish. Serve with the crispy chips.

Steps:

• For orange-chipotle mayonnaise:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• For jerk sauce:
• Finely chop first 4 ingredients in processor. Add sugar and next 3 ingredients; process until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Set aside 3/4 cup jerk sauce. Shape ground beef into six 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick patties; place in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup jerk sauce over patties and turn to coat; let stand 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle patties with salt and pepper. Grill to desired doneness, brushing occasionally with remaining jerk sauce, about 4 minutes per side for medium.
• Spread mayonnaise over cut surfaces of buns. Place burgers on bottom halves of buns. Top with onion slices, tomato slices, lettuce, and bun tops. Serve, passing reserved 3/4 cup jerk sauce separately.
• Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

Steps:

• Put the chicken breasts in between pieces of cling film and bash with a rolling pin to flatten. Mix together the thyme, oil, jerk seasoning and half the lime juice in a bowl. Add the chicken and leave to marinate for 5 mins.
• Heat a griddle pan until hot and cook the chicken for 4-5 mins each side or until cooked through. Remove from the heat. Meanwhile, toast the cut sides of the buns for 1-2 mins.
• Put the chicken on the buns and top with the mango, tomato and a handful of lettuce. Squeeze over the rest of the lime and top with mayo and ketchup, if you like.