Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 Spanish onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 heaping tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

  • Turkey
  • Ground turkey tastes great in this combo-just make sure to use a mix of white and dark meat (90 percent lean) and cook for 5 minutes per side.
  • Bacon
  • This serious burger comes with two strips of bacon.
  • Bobby likes them crisp.
  • Onion Rings
  • To make shoestring rings, heat 1 quart peanut oil to 360 degrees in a deep, heavy pot.
  • Dredge thin Vidalia onion rings in flour seasoned with salt, pepper and cayenne; dip in buttermilk seasoned with salt and pepper, then dredge in more flour.
  • Fry until golden brown, turning once or twice, about 4 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels; season with salt.
  • Cheddar
  • This extra-smoky burger calls for two thick slices of smoked sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Bobby's BBQ Sauce
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  • Add the onion; cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the ketchup and 1/3 cup water, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients (except salt and pepper); simmer for 10 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer the mixture to a food processor; puree until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour into a bowl; cool to room temperature.
  • Spoon on burgers.
  • Makes: 1 cup
  • Photograph by Steve Giralt