Description
Sizzling winter bbq bacon dogs with bourbon-glazed onions bring rustic comfort to cold nights. Smoky, sweet flavors dance together, promising a hearty meal that takes you straight to backyard grill paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 6 hot dogs
- 6 slices of bacon
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Seasonings, Sauces, and Other Ingredients:
- 6 hot dog buns
- ¼ cup (60 ml) barbecue sauce
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) bourbon
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Crispy fried onions (optional)
- Pickled jalapenos (optional)
Instructions
- Create a luscious bourbon-glazed onion topping by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat. Gently sauté sliced onions until they transform into a golden, soft delicacy, stirring intermittently for 10-12 minutes.
- Enhance the onion mixture by pouring bourbon into the pan, scraping up any caramelized bits. Introduce brown sugar and apple cider vinegar, allowing the liquid to reduce and thicken into a rich, glossy coating. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside to maintain warmth.
- Meticulously wrap each hot dog sausage with two bacon slices, securing the edges with toothpicks to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor BBQ to medium temperature, lightly brushing with olive oil. Carefully position the bacon-wrapped sausages on the cooking surface.
- Rotate the sausages periodically, ensuring even cooking and crisp bacon. Grill for approximately 7-8 minutes until the bacon achieves a perfect golden-brown crispness and sausages are thoroughly heated.
- Transfer the sizzling sausages into soft hot dog buns, creating a cozy base for the upcoming flavor explosion.
- Lavishly crown each bacon dog with the bourbon-glazed onions, allowing the sweet and tangy sauce to cascade over the crispy bacon and juicy sausage.
- Present the Winter BBQ Bacon Dogs immediately, accompanied by complementary winter sides like crispy fries, tangy coleslaw, or a fresh, vibrant salad for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Customize bacon thickness to ensure perfect crispiness without burning, selecting medium-cut bacon for ideal texture and coverage.
- Experiment with different bourbon varieties like smoky Kentucky bourbon or sweeter Tennessee whiskey to create unique flavor profiles for the glaze.
- Prevent bacon from unraveling by using metal skewers instead of toothpicks, which provide more stability during grilling and easier removal.
- Convert recipe to gluten-free by using gluten-free hot dog buns and checking bacon and sausage ingredients for potential wheat-based additives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg