Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsJimmy Buffett's MargaritavilleCaribbean Burger Recipe

Caribbean Burger Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Topped with bacon, grilled pineapple, Havarti cheese, Caribbean Jerk sauce and chipotle pineapple aioli

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Additional Ingredients

Method

Prepare the Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until evenly incorporated.

  2. 2

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about ¾ inch thick.

Cook the Toppings

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside on paper towels to drain.

  2. 4

    Grill the Pineapple

    In the same skillet, grill the pineapple rings for about 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized and grill marks appear. Remove from heat.

Cook the Burgers

  1. 5

    Grill the Patties

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

  2. 6

    Add Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Havarti cheese on each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 7

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each burger bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a cooked burger patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, a grilled pineapple ring, and two slices of bacon.

  2. 8

    Add Sauces

    Drizzle Caribbean jerk sauce over the toppings and spread chipotle pineapple aioli on the top half of the bun.

  3. 9

    Complete the Burger

    Top with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.

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