Description
Winter BBQ Bacon Dogs with Bourbon-Glazed Onions are a hearty and savory treat perfect for chilly outdoor gatherings or cozy nights in. Each hot dog is wrapped in crispy bacon and topped with bourbon-glazed onions for a sweet, smoky finish. Easy to make and packed with flavor, this recipe is bound to be a winter favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 beef hot dogs 🌭
- 8 slices of bacon 🥓
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced 🧅
- 2 tablespoons of bourbon 🥃
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar 🍬
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil 🫒
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, pickled jalapeños, BBQ sauce 🌶️🧀
Instructions
- Prepare the grill: Preheat to medium heat.
- Wrap hot dogs: Wrap each hot dog with a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Cook onions: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onions, and cook until softened.
- Add bourbon and brown sugar: Stir in brown sugar and bourbon. Cook until onions are golden and caramelized. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill hot dogs: Place the bacon-wrapped hot dogs on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crispy.
- Assemble and serve: Place each hot dog in a bun, top with bourbon-glazed onions, and add any extra toppings. Serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute for bourbon: Use apple juice or simply caramelize with brown sugar if avoiding alcohol.
- For added spice: Top with pickled jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Oven option: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Winter BBQ, bacon-wrapped hot dogs, bourbon-glazed onions, winter grilling recipes