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The Sonoran Dog

A bacon-wrapped meal in a roll.

Flag of United StatesOrigin: Tucson, Sonoran Desert, United States
Our score: 9/10
The Sonoran Dog illustrated hot dog icon

Pinpointed origin: Tucson, Sonoran Desert, United States

The anatomy

Vessel
Bolillo-style roll
Sausage
Bacon-wrapped beef frank
Region
Sonoran Desert
Ingredients
Pinto beans illustrated ingredient iconChopped white onion illustrated ingredient iconTomato wedges illustrated ingredient icon

Wrap the dog in bacon, griddle until crisp, nestle in a bolillo-style roll and load with pinto beans, onion, tomato, mayo, mustard and a fiery salsa.

Method

  1. 1Wrap the frank tightly in bacon.
  2. 2Griddle, turning, until the bacon is crisp.
  3. 3Slot into a split bolillo roll.
  4. 4Spoon over warm pinto beans.
  5. 5Pile on onion and tomato, then drizzle mayo, mustard, and jalapeno salsa.

Tasting notes

Less a hot dog than a handheld feast. The crisp bacon and warm pinto beans make it absurdly satisfying. Get extra napkins.