Apple-Slaw Bacon-Sausage Dogs
Hot dogs wrapped in sage pork sausage and bacon topped with apple slaw.
This recipe for Apple-Slaw Bacon-Sausage Dogs is a gourmet twist on the classic hot dog, elevating it with a blend of rich flavors and textures. It starts by wrapping all-beef jumbo Nathan’s hot dogs with a layer of sage pork sausage and then encasing them further with thick-cut bacon. These meaty creations are then grilled or baked until the bacon reaches crispy perfection and the sausage is fully cooked through. The dish is completed with a unique apple slaw, a combination of shredded Pink Lady apple and purple cabbage, tossed with light brown sugar, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, and salt for a sweet and tangy crunch. Served on hot dog buns and topped generously with the apple slaw, this recipe promises a delightful mix of savory meats with the fresh, crispness of the slaw, offering an upgraded and indulgent take on the traditional hot dog.
Servings
4
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 all-beef jumbo Nathan’s hot dogs
- 1/2 pound Jimmy Dean sage pork sausage
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 hot dog buns
- 1 Pink Lady red apple
- 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare Apple Slaw:
- Peel and shred the apple using a large-holed grater, working around the core.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded apple and cabbage.
- Add brown sugar, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, and salt to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the slaw is well-coated, then set aside to allow flavors to meld.
Prepare Hot Dogs:
- Divide the sage pork sausage into four equal portions.
- Wrap each hot dog evenly with a portion of sausage.
- Next, wrap each sausage-covered hot dog with a slice of thick-cut bacon.
Cooking Process:
- Grill or bake the wrapped hot dogs for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the sausage is fully cooked.
Assemble & Serve:
- Place each cooked bacon-sausage dog into a hot dog bun.
- Generously top with the prepared apple slaw.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Serving Tips:
- These Apple-Slaw Covered Bacon-Sausage Dogs are a tasty treat on their own, but you could also serve them with a side of baked beans, chips, or a light salad for a complete meal.
Cooking Tip:
- Keep an eye on the bacon while cooking; adjust heat as needed to ensure it crisps up without burning.
Peel the apple and shred with a large cut shredder flipping the 4 sides to work toward the core.
Shred the red cabbage and add the brown sugar, mayo, honey, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Stir well.
Measure 1/2 pound sage pork sausage into four equal parts.
Wrap the hot dogs in the sausage.
Wrap the hot dogs with 1 slice of bacon each.
Grill or bake 15-20 minutes until bacon is crisp.
Top the hot dogs with the apple slaw in the buns.
