SWEET HAWAIIAN MINI BURGERS

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Provided by Russ Myers @Beegee1947

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound(s) ground beef
1 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce
4 slice(s) pineapple
12 - hawaiian sweet or small potato rolls, split
4 - leaves lettuce
SAUCE:
1/4 cup(s) barbecue sauce
1/4 cup(s) pineapple preserves
1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar

Steps:

Combine ground beef and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into twelve 1/2- inch thick mini patties. Set aside. Combine barbecue sauce, preserves and brown sugar in small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 9 to 11 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160 degrees F, turning once.
Meanwhile brush pineapple slices with sauce and place on grid around patties. Grill pineapple 4 minutes, turning once and brushing with additional sauce. Remove pineapple, keep warm. Brush burgers with remaining sauce after turning. Cut each pineapple slice into thirds. Line bottom of each roll with lettuce, top with burger, then with pineapple piece. Close sandwiches.