1-Getting started: Getting started with these Bacon Cheeseburger Onion Rings is as fun as it sounds let’s walk through the steps to make sure you end up with crispy, savory bites every time. Begin by prepping your ingredients to keep things organized and stress-free. This method draws from classic BBQ techniques that make outdoor cooking a joy.

2-First: peel and slice your onions into 1-inch thick rings, then pick out 6 to 8 of the largest ones along with their inside rings for the best structure. Mix the ground beef and shredded cheese in a bowl to create your flavorful filling it’s like building the heart of a burger right into an onion ring. Shape the beef mixture around the onion rings and insert a smaller ring inside to form that perfect donut shape, then wrap everything snugly with bacon slices.

3-Season: with your favorite BBQ rub and let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to help everything hold together. While that’s setting, whip up the zesty sauce by combining mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, ketchup, soy sauce, white sugar, white vinegar, lemon juice, cayenne powder, and kosher salt to taste stir it all together and pop it in the fridge. Preheat your smoker to 275°F for indirect cooking, adding wood chips if you want that extra smoky kick.

4-Once your smoker is ready, place the onion rings inside and smoke them for 45 to 60 minutes until the beef hits 165°F internally. In the last 10 minutes, brush on that BBQ sauce for a glossy glaze that takes the flavor up a notch. After smoking, let them cool for 5 minutes and drain any excess grease with paper towels voila, you’re ready to serve with jalapeño slices and that zesty dipping sauce.