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I'm Australian, and burger with the lot where I come from involves the following Bun Bacon Egg Lettuce Tomato Pineapple Beetroot Meat Onion Sauce maybe. That's the minimum you expect anyway

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[–] johannes@lemmy.jhjacobs.nl 60 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Pineapple belongs on everything you like it on. No matter what others say. Life’s too short to rob yourself of things food you like, simply because other people think so.

[–] Bronzie@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

Totally agree.

The only rule I have in the kitchen is that there are no rules. Rules on what is allowed to mix in cooking are stupid.
You like pasta with boiled eggs and Nutella? You do you!

Taste is 100% subjective.

I've tried it on burger a few times and it just doesn't fit me well, but on I always use it on pepperoni pizza and in my tacos.
That or mango.

[–] nieminen@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

I agree in principle, but there are rules in a kitchen. Mostly it's for safety though, not for flavor

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[–] cattywampas@lemm.ee 27 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Whatever you want on food belongs on food!

[–] AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

I have devoted my life to fighting pineapple on pizza. If what you say is true my life is meaningless.

[–] cattywampas@lemm.ee 12 points 3 weeks ago

Life's too short to fight about arbitrary rules of food combinations my dude. Za and let za I always say.

[–] halferect@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Try Canadian bacon, pineapple, pickled jalapeΓ±os, and goat cheese on a pizza and you'll change your mind

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[–] sangriaferret@sh.itjust.works 23 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Fuck yeah, grilled alongside the patty, maybe a soy sauce glaze.

Fuck that abomination you described though.

[–] Asafum@feddit.nl 7 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

maybe a soy sauce glaze.

Thanks for sort of confirming a thought I just had! I never heard of pineapple on a burger, but I started thinking about what might work and soy/teriyaki started coming up in my mind as a potential and then I see this comment lol

Yeah! Teriyaki would work great if you like it sweeter.

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[–] saltnotsugar@lemmy.world 21 points 3 weeks ago

If someone enjoys something I say let them enjoy it. Seems like an interesting combination but not something I need to go out and try immediately.

[–] Psythik@lemm.ee 13 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Grilled pineapple is so freaking good on a burger, especially if you use sweet chili for the sauce instead of ketchup/mustard/mayo.

[–] ouRKaoS@lemmy.today 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Grilled pineapple is good on its own, the burger is garnish.

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[–] whostosay@lemmy.world 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Pineapple is really good for sweet, salty, spicy combos. Pepperoni, pineapple, jalapeno pizza goes really hard, don't really like pineapple on other pizzas though.

Maybe adding something spicy to this burger would be good too.

[–] Tikiporch@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The classic pineapple and ham is really good with hot sauce on it.

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[–] Resplendent606@piefed.social 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I would eat it on a burger but beetroot (that you listed) does not sound appetizing.

[–] Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm certain it's an Australian thing but sliced thin is great

[–] coaxil@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 weeks ago

Don't forget is also basically pickled how we do it! So fucking good

[–] Core_of_Arden@lemmy.ml 10 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Who cares. Eat what you like. If it's a pineapple burger, put it in... And let people eat what they want and like, as long as it is not harming others.

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[–] orgrinrt@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Yeah, it’s a very common thing here in Northern Europe too! At least my corner of it. Even growing up in a very remote and small village in the Lappish wilderness a burger with pineapple was one of the more common ones at the local (and the only) grill-kiosk.

However, for whatever reason, pineapple in a burger seems to be almost always paired with a fried egg. I think it’s great but not really sure why exactly that’s so common a combo.

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[–] rumschlumpel@feddit.org 8 points 3 weeks ago

I like pineapple pizza (as long as the pineapple pieces aren't too big), but that burger sounds annoying. Not saying the flavors don't combine well, but the amount of toppings makes it sound way too tall unless the slices are razor thin.

[–] FriendOfDeSoto@startrek.website 8 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I don't like "belong" here. Pineapple is food. People like it, or like it in certain combinations, or they don't. Highly concentrated uranium or arsenic really don't belong in food. Pineapple is not the same as uranium.

If you've ever been a student or cash strapped you've eaten various uncommon combinations of food. You didn't care what belonged together or not. And neither should anyone care in this regard. Outside of poison and allergies, we don't need to be paternalistic about telling people what to eat or not. People who get internet mad about pineapple on pizza need to reevaluate their life choices.

[–] Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm just saying if I ordered a burger with the lot it's not complete without the pineapple.

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[–] spongebue@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Burgers and pizza (and omelettes) are the perfect "blank canvas" foods. You can be boring with few/no toppings, you can be traditional with the expected combinations, or you can flex your creativity with whatever else your heart comes up with.

Either way, it's an ingredient with plenty of potential, but it needs to be countered somehow. Canadian bacon doesn't do it for me, in pizza but pepperoni and jalapeno does! For burgers... I like the comment mentioning soy sauce, but if I had to think of something on my own... Hmmm, maybe grilled with grilled jalapeno, crispy onion, and some cream cheese? Basically a jalapeno popper burger with the pineapple shaking things up and the crispy onion adds some crunch?

Damn, now I'm hungry

[–] Zahille7@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I grill the jalapenos every time I make myself a burger. And almost every time I make a burger for other people too.

I've never done soy sauce on a burger, but with a couple other choice/complimentary ingredients it could be an insane combo.

[–] spongebue@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

If you wanted to do pineapple and soy sauce together, I bet that marinating the pineapple in some soy sauce (probably the low sodium kind for this one) would work great!

[–] nutsack@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 3 weeks ago

it's pretty damn good on both and if you don't think so you're a baby 🍼πŸ₯

[–] HiddenLayer555@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

Judging people on the kind of food they like is literally the dumbest shit ever. You're not the one eating it so why do you care?

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[–] swelter_spark@reddthat.com 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I love pineapple on both pizza and burgers. The flavor and bite quality is very appealing on a hot, meaty piece of food. Even better if the burger has soy sauce on it. The contrast brings out the best in both flavors.

[–] dQw4w9WgXcQ@lemm.ee 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I partly agree. I love pinapple on pizza and burgers, but only when I want the food to have that particular taste. The sweetness and sourness of pineapple is all-consuming flavor to me, and I don't always want other flavors to be hidden behind the pineapple.

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I like pineapple on its own. I'm just not a big fan of pineapple on things. I don't need everything I eat to be savory and sweet.

[–] Secret_Music@crazypeople.online 6 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

I think that people should be allowed to like what they like and there's no debate. And anyone that wants to debate someone else's tastes can fuck off.

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[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 6 points 3 weeks ago

Aloha Burger! It’s good.

[–] SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

American here, living in the Seattle area. I have never had pineapple on pizza. I like it on pizza, but only if combined with other toppings that are spicy and salty. I would try it on a burger, but I already have issue with burgers being too fucking tall (ridiculous and pretentious) and melting from too much grease, so adding more toppings that are liquid prone seems, logistically, the wrong direction. But as always, I am always happy to be proven wrong.

[–] RisingSwell@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 weeks ago

Yes but I'm also Australian so that's normal

[–] ArgumentativeMonotheist@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

What's the debate? Whether it tastes nice or not? Seeing the popularity of both pineapple pizza and pineapple/cheese and honey burgers (at least in Europe), I guess it's tasty enough for a bunch of people.

I swear, some people will take a stand for anything besides important things, lol. God? Morals? Imperialism? Nah, I'm gonna spend my limited time and even more limited brainpower on cuisine debates... πŸ™„πŸ€·

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[–] spudsrus@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

Depends on the burger but I usually dig the pineapple, always hate the beetroot though

Grilled pineapple or pineapple tossed in a crawfish boil is excellent and would be a great burger addition. But it can’t just be a slice of pineapple. Too sweet. It would mess up the cheese flavor. You need to get rid of some of the sugar.

[–] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Whether it's a roast pig, or a burger, or a pizza, there's a reason pineapple is always brought up.

Controversial or not, the concept of something being both savory and sweet at the same time is popular (and frankly...delicious) Heck, it's the whole reason Chocolate Covered Peanuts exist.

Pineapple is easily the best for that kind of combination. Apple comes in a close second (hence having an apple butter pork tenderloin, or apple sauce with pork chops, etc...

Why pineapple gets singled out and derided over every other fruit that does the same thing is just weird.

[–] FireWire400@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Funnily enough, I had a burger with pineapple on it when I was in Australia. It was great, I really liked the juiciness and taste the pineapple brought to the burger.

Granted, it was at an Oporto (which is kinda like upscale McDonald's with a Portuguese theme to it for the uninitiated), but it was pretty good nonetheless; I'd have it again.

[–] GooberEar@lemmy.wtf 4 points 3 weeks ago

Enjoy a burger how you want, or not, I could hardly care any less as long as you're not hurting anybody with your lifestyle choice.

Personally, I just don't like cooked pineapple very much. It's a pale imitation of fresh in both taste and texture. Pure disappointment, and I've got enough disappointment in my life already, don't need anymore on my pizza or burger or tacos or spaghetti or upside down cake or colada.

[–] venusaur@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Islands Hawaiian burger

[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Pineapple. It's not just for pizza anymore.

Cake, pizza, chocolate, burgers, ice cream, candy, hot chocolate, soda, pancakes, omelets, chicken, s'mores, salads, peanut butter, rice, sandwiches, and many more things I can't think of right now.

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[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Its a burger.

On a bun.

Add ketchup if you like.

I don't care.

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 3 points 3 weeks ago

I've never had it but I'd imagine it'd be good

[–] modernangel@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 weeks ago

I do like pineapple in Asian chicken/rice dishes, but I was raised on beef burgers topped with pickle, ketchup, cheese, lettuce, tomato and bacon and that's my burger comfort zone.

[–] Hexadecimalkink@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

Grilled pineapple is preety good on any meat.

The only time I've ever had it was at a Disneyland resort, and that was not at all a good burger. I assume it would be nice on a higher quality burger.

[–] Zahille7@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

How's the egg cooked on that thing?

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