Caribbean Burgers with Grilled Pineapple

Featuring Washam Farms Caribbean Celtic Sea Salt

🕒 Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 15 min

🛒 Ingredients

For the Burgers:

  • 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 tbsp Washam Farms Caribbean Celtic Sea Salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped green onion or chives

Toppings:

  • 4 pineapple rings
  • 4 slices of red onion (about ½-inch thick)
  • 4 burger buns (brioche or Hawaiian rolls recommended)
  • Lettuce (butter or romaine)
  • 4 slices of pepper jack or Swiss cheese (optional)
  • Caribbean mayo or aioli (optional, recipe below)

🌿 Optional Caribbean Mayo (Quick Blend):

  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 1 tsp Washam Farms Caribbean Celtic Sea Salt
  • Juice of ½ lime

Mix together and chill.

🔥 Instructions

Make the Patties:

    • In a bowl, mix ground beef with Caribbean Celtic Sea Salt,  garlic, and green onion
    • Form into 4 equal patties, slightly wider than the buns (they’ll shrink when cooked).
    • Chill patties for 10 minutes if time allows.

Grill the Toppings:

    • Lightly brush pineapple and red onion slices with olive oil.
    • Grill pineapple rings for 2–3 minutes per side, until grill marks appear.
    • Grill red onion slices 2–3 minutes per side, until tender but still firm.

Grill the Burgers:

    • Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Grill patties 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness.
    • Add cheese during the last minute of cooking (optional).
    • Toast the buns briefly on the grill.

Assemble the Burgers:

    • Spread Caribbean mayo or aioli on the bottom bun.
    • Add lettuce, burger patty, grilled pineapple, grilled red onion.
    • Top with more sauce and bun top.

💡 Tips & Serving Ideas

  • Pair with sweet potato fries or plantain chips.
  • A tropical slaw on the side (mango, cabbage, lime) balances the sweet-savory notes.
  • For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.

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About the Chef

Hi there! I’m Sheila Washam — passionate cook, devoted wife, proud mom of four, and grandma to four precious grandbabies. I’m the second of five siblings, and from an early age, I found my happy place in the kitchen. For nearly 30 years, I’ve poured my heart into cooking for family, friends, church events, and anyone who needs a little comfort food in their life.

I love gardening, raising chickens, canning, and all things homesteading. You’ll often find me snapping photos of whatever’s bubbling on the stove or coming fresh out of the oven — and yes, I’m unapologetically that person who shares food pics on Facebook and Instagram.

In 2009, I studied Culinary Arts at the Art Institute of Nashville. While I loved every second of learning and experimenting, I realized that the intense hours of a professional chef didn’t align with raising a family. Instead, I took those skills and let them bloom at home — creating new dishes, testing bold flavor combinations, and feeding both bellies and souls.

Over the years, I’ve catered events (just for fun!), gifted homemade meals, and organized church dinners. Cooking isn’t just a skill for me — it’s how I connect, give, and celebrate life. I’m currently writing a cookbook filled with recipes and stories from my kitchen, and while many have urged me to open a restaurant, I haven’t taken that leap just yet. Never say never, though — they’re still trying!

My husband, Jason, is my partner in life and in the kitchen. We love experimenting together, especially drawing inspiration from our travels and the incredible flavors we’ve discovered around the world. He’s also the genius behind our soon-to-be-released Grilling Glazes — and we can’t wait to share them with you.

Whether you're here for recipes, homesteading tips, or just to follow the food journey — welcome to my kitchen. Let’s cook something delicious together!