Mixing diced pineapple into ground pork?

Sounds worth trying. Make a grilled pork meat loaf of sorts.

That’s what I was wondering. With the pineapple being so juicy would it fall apart.

I want to smoke some pork burgers with a killer hogs “the bbq rub”. I just used it on some ribs and it had a nice sweet flavor to it but I don’t know if I want to incorporate it into the patty or just the outside of it. Thought maybe pineapple or diced bacon would add some flavor to the inside.

Maybe drain some of the juice out of the pineapple before adding to the meat. Squeeze it out in a tea towel, a la spinach

Add some type of binder to the meat, dry powdered milk is what I use when making smoked sausage. I like to dehydrate fresh pineapple and I was thinking about adding some of that to some sausage...still may. Let us know how it comes out.

Cut up some candied pineapple and do it. That way moisture levels arent of a concern

Or use freeze dried pineapple powder rather than actual fruit. Add flavor without the moisture or texture of the fruit.

I have used canned when making sausage. It definitely has the same effect if left in too long before cooking

Make sure to use only canned pineapple. Fresh pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that digests proteins, it will turn your sausage into mush. The canning process heat destroys it.

So throw some ideas of toppings out at me. Some sort of mayo aioli type of spread. Bacon...thinking yes to bacon? I may do these Friday...

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Anyone ever mixed diced (or can of crushed drained) pineapple into ground pork and made into burger patties to smoke? All I see is grilled pineapple rings on top. I’m wondering if I could incorporate it into the patty? Too over powering? Will make the party fall apart?

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Try adding just the juice to the egg/bread crumbs mixture.