Caribbean Jerk Sliders

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1 pound ground chuck

2 teaspoons kosher salt 

1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice 

1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 

1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 

1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 

1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar 

1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan 

8 standard slices mild Cheddar

8 brioche slider buns 

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 

Jerk Ketchup, recipe follows

8 Red Ale Onion Rings, recipe follows

Jerk Ketchup:

1 cup ketchup

Juice of 1 lime 

1 teaspoon ground allspice 

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

1 teaspoon garlic powder 

1 teaspoon onion powder 

1 teaspoon dried oregano 

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 

1 teaspoon brown sugar 

1 teaspoon dried thyme 

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 

Red Ale Onion Rings:

About 4 cups canola oil

2 large Vidalia onions 

1 cup all-purpose flour 

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

1 cup red ale 

Coarse sea salt