How do you make a great hot dog better? Yes, you wrap it in bacon. Crispy, yummy bacon. But you’re not done yet. Then you add a good helping of a thick, sweet-heat sauce that makes mustard and ketchup boring. These bacon-wrapped hot dogs with Fire-Eater dog sauce are a great way to change up your everyday dogs. You can add more of your favorite toppings if you like, but don’t bury that great bacon flavor.
The Fire-Eater dog sauce is also perfect on hamburgers and fries, so make an extra big batch and keep it on hand in the fridge. To make a great smoky version use a hickory BBQ sauce. For an even spicier version use a hot BBQ sauce and add a few splashes of your favorite hot sauce.
Slicing your hot dogs before cooking helps ensure that the toppings don’t slide off. And that’s a good thing!
Also try my Banh Mi hot dogs.
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs with Fire-Eater Dog Sauce
Ingredients
For the hot dogs
- 6 hot dogs
- 6 slices bacon
- 6 hot dog buns
For the Fire-Eater dog sauce
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon your favorite BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Fire-Eater rub or your favorite spicy seasoning, to taste (I used 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
For the hot dogs
- Wrap the hot dogs in the bacon.
- Fire up your grill for indirect cooking.
- Place bacon-wrapped dogs on the grill over indirect heat.
- Cook for 20 minutes, rotating often, until the bacon is cooked and starting to crisp.
- Remove and let cool slightly to let the bacon finish crisping.
- Serve on buns and drizzle with Fire-Eater dog sauce.
For the Fire-Eater dog sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and let cool until thickened.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
Love your recipes/posts. Especially the Big Easy ones.
Thanks Lou!
Mike