If you like Hot Dogs you have to try this Sonora-Style Hot Dog. This Mexican Recipe is made by wrapping a hot dog in bacon and grilling it until the bacon is crispy. Then it’s topped with a spicy mix of corn, black beans, jalapenos, onions, and tomatoes. Top it with some fresh Mexican cream for one tasty dog.
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Ways to Make a Sonora-Style Hot Dog
There are as many variations on this recipe but the one constant is the bacon-wrapped hot dog. This hot dog goes by many different names such as; Mission Dog, Danger Dog, Francheezie, Texas Tommy, Hot Dog Estilo Hermosillo, Tijuana Dog, Dirty Dog, Border Dog, and even one called the Jersey Breakfast Dog.
The Mission Dog comes from San Francisco and is typically served with grilled onions, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, and jalapeños.
In Los Angeles, the Danger Dog is served with grilled onions and bell peppers, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and grilled jalapeño peppers.
Chicago has its variation called the Francheezie which is deep-fried, with melted Cheddar or American cheese.
The Texas Tommy is found in Philadelphia and the hot dog is split and filled with cheese before being wrapped with bacon. The Texas Tommy can be either deep-fried, broiled, or grilled.
In New Jersey, there is a variation called the Jersey Breakfast Dog which is deep-fried with melted cheese and served on top of a fried or scrambled egg.
How to Store Hot Dogs
You should try to only make the amount of Sonora-Hot Dogs that you will eat but like most of us, if you have extras store the extra bacon-wrapped hotdogs in an airtight container in the refrigerator within three days. Store the other ingredients separately in accordance with their storage needs.
Store unbroken sealed packages of hot dogs in the refrigerator and consume them by the manufacturer’s use-by date. Opened franks should be stored in a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator and used within three days of opening.
Hot dogs can be frozen for up to six months in the freezer. With most standard cooking methods, the dogs can go straight from the freezer to the pot or grill.
History of the Sonora-Style Hot Dog
The Sonoran-style hot dog originated in Hermosillo, the capital of the Mexican state of Sonora in the late 1980s. It,s also very popular in Tucson, Phoenix, Las Cruces, Huston, and elsewhere in the American Southwest.
The Metropolitan City of Hermosillo, Mexico
In the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora lies the capital city of Hermosillo. It was formerly called Pitic and is the largest city and the primary economic center for the state of Sonora and the region. With a population of over 800,000 people, it is the 16th largest city in Mexico.
According to the Mexican government, Hermosillo is one of the five best cities to live in, in Mexico. The cosmopolitan city has an economy based on the automotive, textiles, electronics, as well as food, and tourism industries.
A Brief History of Hermosillo
Evidence from a site called the San Dieguito Complex, located in the El Pinacate Zone, suggests the area has been inhabited for about 3,000 years. Evidence of agriculture dates back 2,500 years. In the pre-Hispanic era, this area was inhabited by the Seri, Tepoca, and Pima peoples.
The Spanish colonial government founded a town in 1700 on the former site of an indigenous settlement. The town was renamed in 1828 to honor José María González de Hermosillo, a Mexican general who led an uprising against the Spanish.
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Because of its warm climate, Hermosillo is a winter resort for many who want to escape the cold weather. It is also a market and service center for nearby copper mines and farmlands where cattle are raised and irrigated crops of fruit, wheat, cotton, corn (maize), and beans are grown.
Today, modern buildings stand in contrast to the old buildings of Spanish colonial design. Hermosillo is linked to Mexicali, Baja California, Nogales, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and the United States by major highways and railroads and has an international airport.
The Cuisine of Sonora Mexico
As in other parts of Mexico, Sonoran cuisine is basically a mixture of indigenous and Spanish influences. However, Sonora is famous for having the best Carne Asada, and of course, the infamous Sonora Hot Dog. Sonoran Gastronomy is distinguished by its unique flavor and delicious variety.
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How to Make This Sonora-Style Hot Dog Recipe
Level of Difficulty: Easy | Level of Experience: Beginner
You don’t have to travel to Hermosillo Mexico to have this tasty treat. Listed below are the ingredients and directions to make your very own Sonora-Style Hot Dog. Coman bien mis amigos (eat well my friends).
What You Need to Make a Sonora-Style Hot Dog
For the Pico de Gallo:
- ¾ cup tomatoes, diced
- ⅓ cup onion, diced
- ⅓ cup corn
- ⅓ cup black beans
- 1 tbsp jalapeño, diced & seeded
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tsp lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
Mexican Crema:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 1 tbsp lime juice
For the Hot Dogs:
- 8 all-beef hot dogs
- 8 strips bacon
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1 large ripe avocado, halved pitted & sliced
Time needed: 30 minutes.
How to Cook the Sonora-Style Hot Dog
- Make the Mexican Crema
Add heavy cream and buttermilk to a small bowl or glass jar. Stir together to combine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and let sit in a warm spot for 12 to 24 hours. Add lime juice, salt, and mix until well combined.
- Make the Pico de Gallo
Place tomatoes in a fine-mesh strainer set in a bowl, season with salt, and toss to combine. Let tomatoes sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Discard liquid, transfer tomatoes to a bowl, and add in onion, corn, black beans, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic; toss to combine. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.
- Make the Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
Wrap a slice of bacon around each hot dog, spiraling the bacon down the length of the frank. Place hot dogs on the cool side of the grill or on a cast-iron griddle, cover, and cook until bacon has fully cooked and lightly browned 10 to 15 minutes.
- Assemble the Sonora-Style Hot Dog
Place hot dog buns on the hot side of the grill or in a cast-iron griddle, cut side down, and cook until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a serving platter, place a hot dog in each bun, and top with pico de gallo, avocado slices, and Mexican crema. Serve immediately.
I did not include the resting time for the Mexican crema in the recipe time. You will want to make it 12 to 24 hours in advance or buy it already made from the store.
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Equipment
- 1 BBQ Grill
Ingredients
For the Pico de Gallo:
- ¾ cup tomatoes diced
- ⅓ cup yellow onion diced
- ⅓ cup sweet corn
- ⅓ cup black beans
- 1 tbsp jalapeño pepper diced and seeded
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tbsp dried cilantro chopped
- 2 tsp lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
Mexican Crema
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 1 tbsp lime juice
For the Hot Dogs:
- 8 all-beef hot dogs
- 8 strips bacon
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1 large avocados halved, pitted, and sliced
Instructions
For the Pico de Gallo:
- Place tomatoes in a fine-mesh strainer set in a bowl, season with salt and toss to combine. Let tomatoes sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Discard liquid, transfer tomatoes to a bowl, and add in onion, corn, black beans, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic; toss to combine. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.¾ cup tomatoes, ⅓ cup yellow onion, ⅓ cup sweet corn, ⅓ cup black beans, 1 tbsp jalapeño pepper, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp dried cilantro, 2 tsp lime juice, ½ tsp salt
Mexican Crema
- Add heavy cream and buttermilk to a small bowl or glass jar. Stir together to combine.1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp buttermilk
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and let sit in a warm spot for 12 to 24 hours.
- Add lime juice, salt, and mix until well combined.1 tbsp lime juice
For the Hot Dogs:
- Wrap a slice of bacon around each hot dog, spiraling the bacon down the length of frank. Place hot dogs on the cool side of the grill or in a cast-iron griddle, cover, and cook until bacon has fully cooked and lightly browned 10 to 15 minutes.8 strips bacon, 8 all-beef hot dogs
- Place hot dog buns on the hot side of the grill or in a cast-iron griddle, cut side down, and cook until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a serving platter, place a hot dog in each bun, and top with pico de gallo, avocado slices, and Mexican crema. Serve immediately.8 hot dog buns, 1 large avocados
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