BBQ Burgers with Fried Onion Straws Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• For the Onion Straws
• 1 medium sweet onion, cut into thin slices
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 to 3 cups canola oil
• For the Rub
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/3 lb ground beef chuck, 80% lean
• 1/2 lb bacon
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 4 potato buns
• 1/3 cup barbecue sauce