1Chop about 1 cup of the unused onion rings and sauté them in a pan with 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire for about 8 minutes until soft.
2In a bowl, add ground beef, sautéed onions, SPG seasoning, pickles, and cheddar cheese, then mix well.
3Cut the ends off an onion and slice it in the center to make rings. Use a large and a smaller ring to stuff.
4Stuff the onion rings with the mixture.
5Wrap each stuffed onion ring with two strips of bacon.
6Season the bacon-wrapped onion rings with your favorite barbecue rub.
7Place the seasoned onion rings in a smoker at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 1/2 hours, using Bear Mountain Maple Bourbon Pecan pellets.
8To make the In-N-Out spread, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons Melinda's Sriracha, 2 tablespoons relish, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 2 tablespoons water to thin, then whisk until smooth.
9After smoking, baste the onion rings with barbecue sauce and top with sesame seeds to let it tack. Place them back in the smoker for about 15 minutes.
10Dip the finished onion rings in the In-N-Out sauce and enjoy.
Ingredients
1 lb and Ground Beef
6 and Yellow Onions
2 Tbsp and Butter
1 Tbsp and Worcestershire
2 Tbsp and SPG Seasoning
0.5 Cup and Chopped Pickles
8 Ounces and Cheddar Cheese
24 and Bacon Slices
4 Tbsp and BBQ Rub - Sticky Bourbon Brown Ale
6 Tbsp and BBQ Sauce
and Sesame Seeds
0.5 Cup and Mayo
3 Tbsp and Ketchup
2 Tbsp and Melinda's Sriracha
2 Tbsp and Relish
1 Tbsp and Apple Cider Vinegar or White Vinegar
1 Tsp and Sugar
2 Tbsp Water
Equipment
chopping knifepanGas One Butane or Propane single burnerwooden bowlcheese gratersmokerBear Mountain BBQ Wood Pelletsbowlwhiskbasting brushcooling rackplate
Tips
Use Bear Mountain BBQ Wood Pellets for incredible depth and flavor.
For the In-N-Out sauce, add Melinda's Sriracha for a little spice.