Sonoran Style Hot Dog Recipes

SONORAN-STYLE HOT DOGS

Steps:

• Whisk 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon hot sauce and the zest and juice of 1 lime in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Wrap 8 hot dogs in 1 slice of bacon each; secure with toothpicks and refrigerate 30 minutes. Grill over medium heat, turning, until crispy, 12 to 15 minutes. Split open 8 bolillo or hoagie rolls, spread with butter and grill until toasted.
• Spread a schmear of warm refried beans in each roll, then add a bacon-wrapped hot dog. Top with diced avocados, plum tomatoes and red onion, sliced pickled jalapenos and a squiggly drizzle of the zesty mayo. Add cilantro and more hot sauce.

AUTHENTIC SONORAN HOT DOGS

Steps:

• Start placing the edge of the bacon on the top of the hot dog and wrap it by overlapping the bacon while going down. This will keep the bacon from opening while you cook it.
• At the bottom of the hot dog, using your finger, tuck in the end of the bacon inside of the bacon itself to secure that edge. If this fails, then you can secure it with a toothpick until you get better at this.
• Cook the onions and hot dogs in a large skillet. Keep rotating the hot dogs until all sides are evenly crispy.
• Right before assembling the hot dog, steam the bun by loosely wrapping them in paper towels (or large ziplock bag) and microwave them for about 7 to 10 seconds. Just enough to get them soft & warm.
• Place the hot dog in the bun.
• Add about 1 tablespoon of cooked or raw onions.
• Add about 2 tablespoons of chopped tomato.
• Spread some mayonnaise a over the tomatoes and press lightly to blend the tomatoes with the mayo. Add mustard, ketchup & hot sauce if you like.

SONORAN HOT DOGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Wrap each hot dog in a slice of bacon from end to end diagonally until the whole strip of bacon is rolled around the hot dog, securing with a toothpick if needed.
• Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon-wrapped hot dogs and cook, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until browned on all sides. Transfer the skillet to the oven to render the bacon a bit more, about 5 minutes. Remove the toothpicks, if used.
• In a cast-iron skillet, heat the vegetable oil and add the diced white onion. Saute until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and add to a small mixing bowl with the sliced raw onion. Set aside.
• Place one bacon-wrapped hot dog in a bun. Evenly divide the warm pinto beans, jalapenos, tomatoes and the onion mixture. Top with the hot sauce, mustard and mayonnaise. Repeat with the remaining hot dogs and serve hot.

SONORAN HOT DOG RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Wrap each hot dog with a slice of bacon so that entire hot dog is covered in bacon. Secure with a toothpick and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet on top of the stove to medium heat. Remove toothpick from hot dogs. Add the bacon-wrapped hot dogs to the grill pan. Cover hot dogs with a lid. Rotate hot dogs frequently until bacon is crisp and hot dog is warmed through, about 15 minutes.
• While hot dogs are cooking, prepare the crema.
• Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise , lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Cut a pocket into the center of each of the rolls, if necessary.
• Remove the hot dogs to a plate. Wipe off any excess bacon fat from the grill pan. Butter the outside of rolls, add to the grill pan, and toast until light golden brown.
• Flip the rolls over and cook cut-side down, opened slightly to ensure the inside of roll crisps. Cook until golden brown.
• Warm beans in microwave or a small pot until steaming. Spread a few tablespoons of refried beans into bottom of each roll.
• Add hot dog into roll and top with diced avocado, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and a drizzle of the cilantro-lime crema. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.