Description
Sizzling winter bbq bacon dogs with bourbon-glazed onions elevate classic comfort food to a gourmet campfire experience. Smoky, rich flavors and caramelized onions create an irresistible bite you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 6 hot dogs
- 6 slices of bacon
Bread:
- 6 hot dog buns
Bourbon-Glazed Onion Ingredients:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) bourbon
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Sauce and Optional Toppings:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) barbecue sauce
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Crispy fried onions
- Pickled jalapenos
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions by melting butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Slowly sauté sliced onions until they turn golden and become soft, creating a rich, sweet foundation for the glaze.
- Introduce bourbon and brown sugar to the onions, allowing the liquid to simmer and reduce, concentrating the flavors. Incorporate balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper, continuing to cook until the mixture reaches a glossy, syrupy consistency.
- Prepare the hot dogs by carefully wrapping each one with a slice of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Heat the oven to 400F or fire up the grill. Position the bacon-wrapped hot dogs on a foil-lined baking sheet or grill grates, ensuring even cooking and crispy bacon.
- Rotate the hot dogs periodically, allowing the bacon to brown uniformly and the meat to heat thoroughly. Cook for approximately 15-20 minutes until the bacon achieves a crisp, mahogany-colored exterior.
- While the hot dogs cook, lightly toast the buns to add a subtle crunch and warmth. Use an oven, grill, or skillet for this step.
- Assemble the dogs by nestling each bacon-wrapped hot dog into a toasted bun. Drizzle with barbecue sauce for an extra layer of smoky-sweet flavor.
- Crown the dogs with the bourbon-glazed onions, distributing them generously across the surface. Optional toppings like shredded cheddar, crispy fried onions, or pickled jalapeños can add additional texture and zest.
- Serve immediately alongside classic accompaniments such as coleslaw or crispy fries for a complete winter barbecue experience.
Notes
- Bacon Selection Matters: Choose thick-cut bacon with good marbling to ensure crispy, flavorful wrapping that doesn’t shrink too much during cooking.
- Bacon Pre-Cooking Hack: Par-cook bacon slightly before wrapping to reduce total cooking time and guarantee extra crispiness around the hot dog.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap regular hot dog buns with gluten-free alternatives or lettuce wraps for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Low-Carb Variation: Replace traditional buns with large lettuce leaves or low-carb tortillas to reduce overall carbohydrate content while maintaining delicious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg