Cheyenne Burger

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup BBQ Sauce, recipe follows

8 slices smoked sharp Cheddar

8 slices cooked bacon

Shoestring onion rings, see recipe

4 burger buns, toasted, for serving

Wooden skewers, for serving, if needed

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 medium Spanish onion , coarsely chopped

4 cloves garlic , coarsely chopped, sprinkled with salt and mashed with the side of a knife to make a paste

1 cup ketchup

1/3 cup water

2 tablespoons ancho chili powder

1 tablespoon paprika

1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 chipotle chile in adobo , chopped (canned)

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon molasses

Salt and freshly ground black pepper