Begin by forming your ground beef into loose 2 oz balls and place in the fridge to set until ready to use.

Preheat your fire to a medium high temperature (around 375-400F). Add a cast iron skillet or flat skillet oven over the fire.

First, add your bacon to the skillet and cook until they are done to your liking. Once done, pull them off and set aside. Next, add your burger balls to the skillet, season with my Bourbon Prime Rub (or your favorite rub) and let crisp up for 30 seconds. Next, place the parchment over one ball and then firmly press with the spatula until the burger is “smashed” on the skillet. Repeat this for each burger and let cook for another 1-2 minutes. Carefully flip each burger over and then season the new side with seasoning. Top each burger with a slice of cheese and let melt for 1-2 minutes. Once melted, double stack your burgers and pull them off to rest.

Next, add the bottom of the burger bun to the skillet face down. Top with a slice of cheese and then a double stack of burger patties. Add your onion rings and bbq sauce to the burger, then place the top bun upside down onto the burger. Smash everything together and toast the buns for another 15 seconds before flipping. The buns should become flattened and crispy. Once the buns are toasted, pull the burgers off to cool. Serve and enjoy!