During a previous phase of my life, I often ventured to Tucson, Arizona, where one culinary delight stood out: the irresistible Sonoran hot dogs. However, with my visits to Tucson becoming less frequent, my longing for these regional treats persisted. Fortunately, I've uncovered a method to recreate these Tucson delights in the comfort of my own kitchen. With just a few readily available ingredients from the local supermarket, you too can savor these delightful dogs.
What is a Sonoran Hot Dog?
A Sonoran hot dog is a beloved regional specialty originating from the Sonora region of Mexico, particularly popular in cities like Hermosillo and Ciudad Obregón. It's characterized by a unique combination of flavors and textures, featuring a bacon-wrapped hot dog served in a soft bun, topped with a variety of condiments such as sautéed onions, chopped tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and hot sauce. This mouthwatering creation embodies a fusion of Mexican and American culinary influences, resulting in a deliciously satisfying street food experience.
This was inspired by my bacon wrapped hot dogs and this dish pairs well with me creamy potato salad.
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🌟 Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Bringing Tucson Home: Recreate the authentic taste of Sonoran hot dogs from the comfort of your kitchen, no matter where you are.
- Endless Customization: Customize your hot dogs with your favorite toppings.
- Flavorful Texture Explosion: Experience the delightful fusion of crispy bacon, juicy hot dog, and soft steamed bun, topped with crispy, crunchy, spicy, and creamy toppings!
🥘 Ingredients
- Bolillo Buns: These can be found in any Mexican market, but you can also opt to use traditional hot dog buns
- Coleman All Natural Meats Sugar-Free Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon: Thin sliced is best! You can also cook the bacon normally and crumble it and add as a topping.
- Coleman All Natural Meats Uncured Beef Hot Dogs: The star ingredient!
- Onions: The sweet and savory crunch complements the richness of the hot dogs. Any onion of your choosing will work.
- Tomatoes (Chopped): Adds a refreshing burst of acidity and juiciness, balancing out the richness of the other ingredients.
- Condiments (Mayonnaise, Mustard, Ketchup, Hot Sauce): Try using your favorite condiments or experiment with different sauces to suit your taste.
- Optional Toppings (Avocado, Pinto Beans, Cheese, Sautéed Mushrooms) - I personally never skipped the pinto beans!
See recipe card for quantities.
About the Buns
The bolillo buns are not your typical hot dog buns. However, you can easily find them in any Mexican market or opt for soft extra-large hot dog buns from your preferred supermarket. Remember to steam the bun (never grill) to maintain its softness and warmth while enjoying your Sonoran hot dog.
About Coleman All Natural Meats
The Coleman Way is their commitment to quality. Taking pride in humanely raised hogs on family farms in the U.S.A with no antibiotics ever, no added hormones and all vegetarian feed. The result is premium, great tasting, all-natural meats you can feel good about serving to family and friends.
These are my recommended and preferred Bacon and Hot Dog choices for this recipe! You can find a location near you selling their products or order them direct!
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Wrap each hot dog with a slice of bacon, ensuring it is tightly secured around the hot dog.
Step 2: Cook the onions and hot dogs in a large skillet. Keep rotating the hot dogs until all sides are evenly crispy.
Step 3: While the hot dogs are cooking, steam the buns by loosely wrapping them in paper towels and microwaving them for about 7 to 10 seconds until soft and warm.
Step 4: Once the hot dogs and buns are ready, place each hot dog in a steamed bun.
Step 5: Add cooked or raw onions.
Step 6: Add chopped tomato
Step 7: Spread mayonnaise over the tomatoes and press lightly to adhere to the tomatoes.
Step : Add mustard, ketchup, beans, avocado, pickled jaleopeno, or hot sauce if you like!
👩🏼🍳 Chef's Tip
- The mayonnaise over the tomato acts as a binder of the ingredients so that the vegetables stay in place when eating the hot dog.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- Spicy Southwest: Amp up the heat by adding sliced jalapeños or chipotle peppers to the toppings. You can also drizzle some spicy salsa or hot sauce over the assembled hot dogs for an extra kick.
- Tex-Mex Fiesta: Give your Sonoran hot dogs a Tex-Mex twist by adding ingredients like guacamole, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese to the toppings. Finish it off with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for freshness.
- Los Angeles Style - Turn your Sonoran hot dogs with LA flair by wrapping each all-beef frank in bacon, grilling until crispy. Load up buns with the bacon-wrapped dogs, grilled onions, tomatoes, mustard, ketchup, mayo, and pickled jalapeños.
🍴 Equipment
- Large skillet
- Microwave
- Tongs
- Paper towels or ziplock bag
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Toothpicks (optional)
💭 Recipe FAQs
Sonoran hot dogs stand out for their unique combination of flavors and toppings. They typically feature a bacon-wrapped hot dog served in a soft bolillo bun and topped with a variety of condiments such as sautéed onions, chopped tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and hot sauce. This flavorful combination sets them apart from traditional hot dogs.
Sonoran hot dogs originated in the Sonora region of Mexico, particularly in cities like Hermosillo and Ciudad Obregón. They became popular in the 1980s and are now enjoyed throughout Mexico and in regions of the United States with significant Mexican-American populations.
Common toppings for Sonoran hot dogs include sautéed onions, chopped tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and hot sauce. Additionally, some variations may include ingredients like avocado, whole cooked beans, cheese, sautéed mushrooms, or pickled jalapeños for added flavor and texture.
🥣 Storage & Reheating
Storage: If possible, store all the ingredients separately in small containers. Assemble the hot dogs when ready to eat. Alternatively, if you have extra assembled hot dogs, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap before refrigerating to maintain freshness.
Reheating: Microwave the assembled hot dogs for 30 to 45 seconds or until heated through. Note that the bun may become soft and slightly soggy after reheating.
Freezing: It's not recommended to freeze fully assembled Sonoran hot dogs as the texture and quality may suffer.
However, you can freeze individual components:
- Hot dogs: Wrap each hot dog tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil before placing them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 1-2 months.
- Bacon-wrapped hot dogs: Follow the same process as above for freezing hot dogs.
- Sautéed onions and chopped tomatoes: Place them in separate airtight containers or freezer bags and store them in the freezer. They can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.
🍷 Wine Pairing
Zinfandel is known for its bold fruit flavors, spice, and pepper notes, which can complement the savory and spicy elements of Sonoran hot dogs.
👩🏼🍳 Top Tips
- Wrap the Bacon Securely: When wrapping the bacon around the hot dogs, ensure it is tightly secured to prevent it from unraveling during cooking.
- Rotate Hot Dogs While Cooking: When cooking the bacon-wrapped hot dogs in the skillet, be sure to rotate them occasionally to ensure that all sides cook evenly.
- Properly Steam the Buns: To steam the buns, loosely wrap them in paper towels or place them in a large ziplock bag before microwaving for about 7 to 10 seconds.
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Sonoran Hot Dogs
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Equipment
- Large skillet
- Microwave
- Tongs
- Paper towels or ziplock bag
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Toothpicks (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 large hot dog buns
- 4 large all-beef hot dogs
- 4 slices bacon
- ½ large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 roma tomato chopped into small cubes
- Mayonnaise mustard, ketchup, and hot sauce to taste
- Optional toppings such as raw onions chopped, avocados, and whole pinto beans.
Instructions
Prepare the Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs:
- Place the edge of a bacon slice on the top of each hot dog.
- Wrap the bacon around the hot dog, overlapping it as you go down to cover the entire hot dog.
- Tuck the end of the bacon into itself at the bottom of the hot dog to secure it. You can use a toothpick if needed to keep it in place.
Cook the Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs:
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon-wrapped hot dogs along with the sliced onions over medium heat.
- Rotate the hot dogs occasionally to ensure all sides are evenly crispy.
Prepare the Buns:
- Loosely wrap the hot dog buns in paper towels or place them in a large ziplock bag.
- Microwave them for about 7 to 10 seconds until they are soft and warm.
Assemble the Hot Dogs:
- Place a cooked bacon-wrapped hot dog in each warm bun.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of cooked or raw onions on top of each hot dog.
- Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of chopped tomato over the onions.
Add Condiments:
- Spread mayonnaise over the tomatoes, using enough to act as a binder for the toppings.
- Optionally, add mustard, ketchup, and hot sauce according to your taste preferences.
Optional Toppings:
- If desired, add additional toppings such as chopped raw onions, sliced avocados, or whole pinto beans.
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Notes
🌡️ Food safety
- Chicken - Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Pork - Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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