Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20 percent) or ground turkey (90/10 percent)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
• 8 slices smoked sharp Cheddar
• 8 slices cooked bacon
• Shoestring onion rings, see recipe
• 4 burger buns, toasted, for serving
• Wooden skewers, for serving, if needed

Directions

BBQ Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 medium Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped, sprinkled with salt and mashed with the side of a knife to make a paste
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (canned)
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper