When thinking of different kinds of regional hot dogs in America, your mind will likely drift towards New York-style Kosher dogs or maybe even a Chicago-style dog with its signature pickle. You likely will not think of the Arizona-style Sonoran hot dog, however. This is a hot dog that is an underrated regional special which combines everything you love about other hot dogs with a signature taste from the American Southwest. Here is a recipe to get started with.
Ingredients
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 bolillo rolls
- 4 tbsps of butter
- 8 slices of thinly sliced bacon
- 1 cup of refried beans
- 2 avocados
- 1 ½ cups of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup of diced red onions
- 1 cup of drained pickled jalapeno
- Chipotle Mayo
- Cilantro
- Hot sauce for your choice
Instructions
- Wrap each of the hot dogs in a slice of bacon. Refrigerate hot dogs for 30 minutes to help bacon stick to the hot dog
- Heat grill on medium heat. Grill hot dogs until the bacon on the outside reach a crisp. Make sure to turn hot around and ensure bacon on all sides receives an equal crisp
- Spread butter on the outside of the bolillo rolls and then place them on the grill just long enough to turn the inside of the bun gold.
- Spread a layer of warmed refried beans on the bottom of the rolls.
- Place hot dogs in the rolls and top with avocados, onions, jalapenos, and tomatoes
- Drizzle chipotle mayo on top of the hot dogs. Sprinkle cilantro as well.
- Serve with hot sauce on the side and enjoy!
This recipe will bring a truly unique fusion of flavors to your kitchen in the form of a hot dog. If you weren’t familiar with Sonoran hot dogs before this recipe, you will be now!
