Calypso Island Burger
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~ Mary ~
The treat about spending more time in the back yard bbqing is that John & I get to see more of the CUTE kids next door. There are two families (the mothers are sisters) living in a duplex, and there are six kids, ages 4 to 15, who have been a lot of fun to watch grow up these past several years. I think the biggest plus is that they are extremely well mannered and seem to actually enjoy a little chit chat from the crazy curly-haired lady (that’s me).
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The island salsa on this burger is as unique as it is delicious. Truly, it makes the burger SING! To match that wondrous flavor you really need an awesome side. I cube up some papaya and top it with a lot of grated lime zest and a good dousing of lime juice. Simple, quick and, indeed, SPECTACULAR!
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one year ago: Watermelon Cooler
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Calypso Burgers
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adapted from Build a Better Burger
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Island Salsa:
Heat some olive oil in a pan and saute until softened:
1/2 Cup Onion finely diced
2 tsp Garlic minced
1/2 Red & Yellow Bell Pepper finely diced
2 Jalapeno Peppers finely diced
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Add and cook until almost all liquid has dissolved:
2 Tbsp Molasses
3 Tbsp Dark Rum
1 tsp Lime Zest
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Remove from heat and stir in:
1/2 Cup Tomatoes finely diced
1 Tbsp Angostura Bitters
Kosher Salt to Taste
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Burger
1 Pound Ground Pork
1 Pound Hot Pork Sausage
Kosher Salt & Pepper to taste
1/2 tsp Cloves
1 tsp Curry Powder
1 Tbsp Lime Juice
Make into 4-6 equal patties.
Grill over medium-high heat until cooked all the way through.
Wow! This sounds like it packs a punch!
‘packs a punch’ is just too few words – but I’m speechless, that’s one heck of a salsa not to mention a burger with a kick on its own
The salsa sounds fantastic, I bet it makes this burger more appetizing. Drooling!
another wonderful burger….you amaze me your the queen of burgers, if you ever opened up a business for the amercian burger this would be the dream of all burgers palaces!
Makes me want to go to the beach now! (Eating this burger of course)
Dancing the Calypso – loving the flavors. Craving the salsa.
This looks amazing. I think it’ll be my next burger!
I remember your burger posts from last year, which were out of this world. Looks like you are off to a great start with this one. Love the salsa and rum!
Hi..just drooling at your burger makes me hunger
awesome and I know for sure it will be delicious. Thanks for sharing. Will make this for my boy when he comes back next weekend 
This is totally beautiful. Congrats on Top 9. GREG
Thanks Greg and a BIG CONGRATS right back at ya!
Wow! This looks rich, and amazing!
Love the tropical flavors!
This burger looks great! Congrats on making Foodbuzz Top 9!
Wow, another fantastic burger. That salsa sounds wonderful:)
A good hamburger, like this, is EXACLTY what I’m craving right now. Great flavors!
I love a good burger. I have one of the Build a Better Burger books. I love them. They are full of inspiration.
The salsa looks really good.
Wow! These are strong bold flavors! Never would have thought of adding in bitters to a burger recipe!