Authentic Sonoran Hot Dogs

Method8 steps · about 25 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Starting at the top of each hot dog, wrap one slice of bacon around it in overlapping turns so the bacon edge stays closed as it cooks.

   Uses 4 large all-beef hot dogs · 4 slices thin bacon

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   Step 2: Tuck the bacon end under itself to secure it around each hot dog. Use a toothpick only if needed, and remove every toothpick before serving.

   Uses Four hot dogs wrapped in bacon

3. 3

   Step 3: Cook the secured bacon-wrapped hot dogs with the thinly sliced onion (½ large) in a large skillet, turning the dogs until the bacon is crisp on all sides and the onion is cooked.

   Uses Four bacon-wrapped hot dogs with their ends tucked in · ½ large onion, thinly sliced

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   Step 4: Just before assembling, loosely wrap each bun in paper towels or place the buns in a large zip-top bag. Microwave for 7–10 seconds, just until soft and warm; the buns should be steamed, not grilled.

   Uses 4 large soft hot dog buns

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   Step 5: Place one cooked bacon-wrapped hot dog in each warm steamed bun.

   Uses Four buns warmed in the microwave · Hot dogs wrapped in crisped bacon

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   Step 6: Top each hot dog with about 1 tablespoon of cooked onion, or use chopped raw onion instead.

   Uses Cooked onion from the skillet; use about 1 tablespoon per hot dog, with the fraction of the whole onion supply unknown · Chopped raw onion as an alternative topping; amount unspecified

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   Step 7: Add about 2 tablespoons of chopped tomato to each hot dog.

   Uses About 2 tablespoons chopped tomato per hot dog

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   Step 8: Remove any toothpicks before serving. Spread mayonnaise over the tomatoes and press lightly to hold them in place. Add mustard, ketchup and hot sauce to taste. Serve with Chiles Toreados; optional avocado and cooked whole pinto beans may also be added.

   Uses Mayonnaise, amount unspecified · Mustard to taste; amount unspecified · Ketchup to taste; amount unspecified · Hot Sauce to taste; amount unspecified · Chiles Toreados served alongside; amount unspecified · Optional avocado topping; amount unspecified · Optional whole pinto-bean topping; amount unspecified