How to Make Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

What's better than hot dogs? Hot dogs wrapped in bacon!

Ingredients

  • Hot dogs
  • Bacon slices (one slice per hot dog)
  • Brown sugar for sprinkling (optional, but delicious}
  • Vegetable oil or butter

Steps

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    Lay out a slice of bacon on a silicon or wooden cutting board.
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    Place the hot dog on the bacon at one end. Roll the bacon and hot dog around and around until the bacon covers the whole hot dog. Set aside.
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    Repeat with the remaining hot dogs. You might need to use toothpicks to hold the bacon in place––judge this as you roll.
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    Heat the heavy-based skillet over low heat. Add the butter or oil (use sparingly, as the bacon will make more fat as it cooks). Be mindful of spattering grease.
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    Add the bacon-wrapped hot dogs. Sprinkle with a little brown sugar, if desired.
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    Fry. Turn over midway, when the bottom side has browned and the bacon has begun to get crisp. Fry until the bacon looks cooked. Note: You might need to drain some of the grease from the skillet at this point.
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    Remove skillet from the heat. Carefully lift out the cooked hot dogs with tongs or a spatula. Place on paper towelling to drain excess grease.
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    Serve with coleslaw, cheese, mustard, relish or whatever other condiments you enjoy with hotdogs.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I keep the bacon from unwrapping from the hot dog?
    Community Answer
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    Either put the ends side down and cook them first, or secure the bacon with toothpicks.
  • Question
    Can I use sausages instead of hot dogs?
    Community Answer
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    Yes, you can.
  • Question
    Does the hot dog have to be cooked in the pan first, or do I just use it straight out of the tin?
    Community Answer
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    Straight out of the tin will work. The cooking of the bacon will heat up the hot dog.
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Things You'll Need

  • Silicon or wooden chopping board
  • Heavy based skillet
  • Spatula
  • Paper towel

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