Bourbon Sausage Dogs
Elevate your cookout game with these irresistible Bourbon Sausage Dogs, a bold twist on the classic hot dog that’s bursting with flavor. Perfectly grilled bratwurst, kielbasa, or smoked sausages are nestled in toasted buns and topped with a rich, caramelized bourbon onion glaze that combines sweetness, tang, and just the right hint of smoky sophistication. Featuring caramelized onions kissed with brown sugar, deglazed with bourbon, and infused with a tangy blend of Dijon mustard, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar, this glaze is a showstopper in itself. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for backyard barbecues, game day gatherings, or weeknight dinners that call for something special. Serve these hearty Bourbon Sausage Dogs hot off the grill and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces sausages (bratwurst, kielbasa, or smoked sausages)
- 4 pieces hot dog buns
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.25 cup bourbon
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Slice the onions into thin half-moons. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Once melted and shimmering, add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt and stir to coat.
Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until they are soft and caramelized.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the onions and stir well. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Deglaze the pan by carefully adding the bourbon. Stir the mixture, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to cook off some of the alcohol.
Stir in the ketchup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set the bourbon glaze aside.
While the glaze is cooking, grill or pan-sear the sausages over medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned and cooked through.
Toast the hot dog buns lightly on the grill or in a dry skillet until warm and lightly crisped.
Place each sausage into a toasted bun. Generously spoon the bourbon onion glaze over the top of each sausage.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Bourbon Sausage Dogs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.2 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.3 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 6136 mg | 267% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.1 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.5 g | ||
| Protein | 75.1 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1362 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
