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Cowboy Hot Dogs





Yields
Serves 4




Total Time
30 mins

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.

 

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “Save These Recipes for Your Next Summer Cookout.”

su-Cowboy Hot Dogs




Photo: Erin Kunkel
 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
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
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
3

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

Step 4
4

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

Step 5
5

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

Step 6

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories633
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g57%

Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 69mg23%
Sodium 1111mg49%
Total Carbohydrate 9.5g4%

Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Protein 17g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.