Jamaican Jerk Burger with Orange Chipotle Mayonnaise

Main Course

Serves 6

Recipe courtesy of "The Bon Appetit Cookbook"

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chiles
1 bunch green onions, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 habanero chili or 2 medium jalapeño chilis, seeded (optional) and chopped
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 pounds ground beef (85% lean)
6 hamburger buns
tomatoes, lettuce, onion, for garnish

Jamaican Jerk Burgers with Orange-Chipotle Mayonnaise

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Method:

Mix mayonnaise, orange juice, and chipotle chiles; set aside.

Make the jerk sauce: Finely chop green onions, thyme, chiles, and garlic in a food processor; season to taste with salt and pepper and seat aside 3/4 cup.

Set barbecue grill to medium-high.

Shape ground beef into 6 patties; place in a single layer in a non-reactive baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup of jerk sauce over, turning to coat, and marinate for 20 minutes.

Sprinkle patties with salt and pepper. Grill to desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium.

Spread buns with orange chipotle mayonnaise; top with burger and garnish as desired. Pass reserved jerk sauce.