Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the bacon strips on a baking sheet and cook for about 15-20 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through
- While the bacon is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes until caramelized.
- Once onions are soft, add bourbon, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the liquid has reduced and the onions are sticky and glossy.
- Remove the bacon from the oven and wrap each hot dog with a strip of bacon, securing it with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the bacon-wrapped hot dogs on a baking sheet and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy
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.
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