Tropic Thunder Jerk Burgers

Marinade:
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chopped parsley
3 tbsp chopped fresh mint
3 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 seeded, minced habanero pepper
5 cloves minced garlic
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp ground allspice
1 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp zinfandel wine
1 tbsp Jamaican rum
1/4 cup tamari
1 tbsp water
2 tbsp Demerara sugar
3 tbsp lime juice
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Burgers:
1 lb extra-lean ground beef
1 lb ground turkey breast meat
2 tsp smoked sea salt
1/2 cup prepared Jerk Marinade (above)
3 tbsp diced or crushed pineapple, well drained

To make the marinade, combine all the ingredients in a blender and puree.
In a large bowl, combine beef, turkey, salt, 1/2 cup marinade and diced pineapple.
Mix gently (your hands are the best tool for this) and form into 6 patties, avoiding compacting the meat as much as possible. Place on a platter, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
Preheat grill to medium-high and brush grate with oil.
Place the patties on the rack and brush with marinade.
Cover and cook 6 minutes, then turn and brush other side with marinade.
Re-cover and cook 5-6 minutes longer, until cooked through.
Serve on your choice of crusty bread or rolls.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.