Western Bacon Blue Ring Recipe
Beer-battered onion ring, Point Reyes Farmstead blue cheese, Zoe’s bacon, pickles, red onion & BBQ sauce on a toasted egg bun.
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Ingredients
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Batter and onion rings
Fillings and finishing
Method
Batter preparation and onion rings
- 1
Prep onion rings
Trim and peel the large onion, cut into about 1/2-inch thick rings, and separate into individual rings. Reserve a few rings for frying if desired.
- 2
Make batter
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Add beer to batter
Pour in cold beer gradually, whisking until the batter is smooth and lump-free. Let rest 10 minutes.
- 4
Heat oil
Fill a heavy-bottomed pot or fryer with oil to a depth of about 2 inches and heat to 360-375°F (180-190°C).
- 5
Fry onion rings
Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and carefully place into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove to a rack to drain. Repeat with extra rings if desired.
Bacon, cheese, onion prep
Assembly
- 9
- 10
Add bacon and onion ring
Top with crisp bacon and place a single beer-battered onion ring on top.
- 11
Finish and serve
Cap with the top bun and serve immediately.
