Cowboy Hot Dogs

With several toppings, including caramelized onions, bacon, and barbecue sauce, these can be customized for a range of diners, from those who like their dogs plain to those who want them fully loaded and hearty enough to fuel a day out on the range.

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large yellow onion, cut into half moons

4 bison* or other hot dogs

4 potato hot dog buns

About 6 tbsp. mayonnaise

About 2 tbsp. spicy brown mustard, such as Gulden's

About 4 tbsp. barbecue sauce

1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese

6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Step 1

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat on a camp stove, or over a charcoal or wood-fired grill heated to medium (350°; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 7 seconds). Add onion and cook until deep golden and very tender, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Grill hot dogs until slightly charred all over, about 6 minutes, turning occasionally. Add buns and grill, turning frequently, until warmed and lightly charred, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Spread buns with mayonnaise and drizzle with mustard and barbecue sauce. Set hot dogs in buns.

Step 4

Sprinkle cheese on top, followed by caramelized onions and bacon.

Step 5

*Find bison hot dogs at highplainsbison.com or Whole Foods Market.

Step 6

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 633Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g68%

Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 69mg23%
Sodium 1111mg47%
Total Carbohydrate 9.5g4%

Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Protein 17g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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