Description
Succulent winter bbq bacon dogs elevate classic street fare with smoky, rich bourbon-glazed onions. Hearty and satisfying, these dogs bring warmth to cold nights, promising comfort with each savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 hot dogs
- 6 slices of bacon
- 6 hot dog buns
- 2 large onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) butter
- ¼ cup (60 mL) bourbon
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup (60 mL) barbecue sauce
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Crispy fried onions
- Pickled jalapenos
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Slowly sauté sliced onions until golden and soft, creating a rich base for the bourbon glaze.
- Create Bourbon Glaze: Pour bourbon and brown sugar into the onions. Simmer and reduce, adding balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until the mixture develops a glossy, syrupy texture.
- Prepare Hot Dogs: Wrap each hot dog with a bacon slice, securing ends with toothpicks to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Cook Bacon-Wrapped Dogs: Preheat oven to 400F or prepare grill. Arrange dogs on a foil-lined baking sheet or grill grates, ensuring even cooking and crispy bacon exterior.
- Monitor Cooking Process: Rotate dogs periodically, allowing bacon to brown uniformly and meat to heat thoroughly. Cook 15-20 minutes until bacon reaches a crisp, mahogany color.
- Toast Buns: Lightly toast buns in oven, grill, or skillet to add subtle crunch and warmth.
- Assemble and Dress: Nestle bacon-wrapped hot dogs into toasted buns. Drizzle with barbecue sauce for an extra smoky-sweet layer.
- Final Garnish: Top dogs generously with bourbon-glazed onions. Optional additions like shredded cheddar, crispy fried onions, or pickled jalapeños can enhance flavor and texture.
- Serve: Present immediately with classic sides such as coleslaw or crispy fries for a complete winter barbecue feast.
Notes
- Manage Bacon Wrapping: Stretch bacon slightly while wrapping to ensure complete hot dog coverage, preventing loose ends and ensuring crispy, uniform cooking.
- Control Bacon Browning: Monitor bacon closely to prevent burning; lower heat or move to cooler grill zones if bacon browns too quickly before hot dog is fully heated.
- Optimize Onion Caramelization: Stir onions frequently and maintain medium-low heat to develop deep, rich flavor without scorching, creating a complex bourbon glaze.
- Accommodate Dietary Preferences: Swap pork hot dogs with turkey or plant-based alternatives, use turkey bacon, or offer gluten-free buns to make the recipe more inclusive for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg