Bacon Burger Dogs

• 4 fresh pork bratwursts
• 2 12 -ounce bottles lager beer
• 1/2 pound ground beef chuck
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 16 slices center-cut bacon
• 4 hot dog buns, split
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• 1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)

1. Put the bratwursts in a medium pot in a single layer.
2. Pour in the beer, then add enough water to cover the bratwursts by 1 inch, if necessary.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low.
4. Simmer until the bratwursts are cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes.
5. Remove to a plate and allow to cool completely.
6. Meanwhile, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl.
7. Gently mix with your hands and divide into 4 equal portions.
8. Lay out a piece of plastic wrap.
9. Arrange 4 bacon slices side by side on the plastic to form a rectangle, overlapping them slightly.
10. Position the bacon rectangle with a short end in front of you.
11. Press a portion of the beef over the half of the bacon rectangle closest to you.
12. Place a bratwurst horizontally on top of the beef.
13. Using the plastic wrap to help, tightly roll the bacon and beef around the bratwurst away from you; remove the plastic wrap.
14. Secure the bacon with kitchen twine in 3 or 4 spots.
15. Repeat to wrap the remaining bratwursts.
16. Place the bacon-wrapped bratwursts seam-side down in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
17. Cook, turning, until the bacon is crisp and the beef is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
18. Remove to a plate, tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes.
19. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
20. Drizzle the insides of the buns with olive oil.
21. Place on a baking sheet and broil until golden brown, about 1 minute.
22. Use scissors to remove the twine from the bratwursts.
23. Place on the buns and top with the chopped onion and cheese.
24. Photograph by Steve Giralt

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bacon-burger-dogs.html (may not work)