What happens when you take speck-wrapped hot dogs, fancy goat cheese, and Fresno chiliesโฆ and serve them at a legit California winery? You get The Menghini Winery Wiener โ and it might be the most bougie dog weโve ever built. ๐ท๐ญ
Join Twon at Menghini Winery in Julian, CA as he builds this upscale beast:
All-beef natural casing hot dog wrapped in crispy Italian speck
Garlic-whipped goat cheese with honey and paprika
A sweet & tangy blackberry Dijon mustard
Fresh microgreens and thin-sliced Fresno chilis on a toasted bun
Topped off with good wine, great vibes, and a cameo by the wineryโs co-owner โ this is The Hot Dog Show at its fanciest.
๐ฌ Would YOU pair wine with a hot dog? Tell us your wildest combo in the comments!
๐Filmed on location at Menghini Winery, Julian, CA๐
๐ญ **The Menghini Winery Wiener**
*An upscale hot dog for the refined yet reckless wiener enthusiast.*
**Ingredients (Makes 3 Hot Dogs):**
For the Dogs:
* 3 all-beef hot dogs (natural casing preferred)
* 6โ9 slices of **speck** (or prosciutto), enough to fully wrap each dog
* 3 butter-toasted hot dog buns
๐ง **Whipped Goat Cheese Spread:**
* 2 oz goat cheese (softened)
* 1 tsp honey
* 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
* Pinch of garlic powder (or as much as your vampire paranoia requires)
* Optional: splash of white wine to loosen it up
๐ **Blackberry Dijon Mustard:**
* 2 tbsp seedless blackberry jam
* 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
* 1 tsp honey
**Toppings:**
* Microgreens (arugula, radish, or your fancy fave)
* 1 Fresno chili, thinly sliced
๐ช **Instructions:**
1. **Wrap the Dogs:**
Wrap each hot dog tightly in 2โ3 slices of speck. Use your hands to gently press and mold the speck around the dog so it sticks โ the fat will help it seal as it cooks.
2. **Grill or Griddle:**
Cook wrapped dogs over medium heat until the speck is crisp and golden. Turn frequently to avoid burning. While thatโs going, toast your buns with butter until golden and crisp.
3. **Make the Mustard:**
Combine jam, Dijon, and honey in a bowl. Whisk with the worldโs tiniest whisk until smooth.
4. **Whip the Cheese:**
Mix goat cheese with honey, paprika, and garlic powder. If needed, splash in a bit of white wine to loosen the mixture into a spreadable consistency. Whip until light and fluffy.
5. **Assemble the Magic:**
* Open your toasted bun.
* Spread a generous layer of whipped goat cheese on the bottom.
* Nestle in the speck-wrapped hot dog.
* Add a tangle of microgreens on top.
* Drizzle with the blackberry Dijon mustard.
* Finish with Fresno chili slices for heat and flair.
**Suggested Pairing:**
Crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a fruity Pinot Noir, or dry Merlot from Menghini Winery.
Hot dogs and wine? Absolute yes.
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8 Comments
Speck-wrap looks ๐ฃ!!
This was so fancy I held my phone with my pinky up!
That hot dog looked ๐ฅ
@2:34 Twan Caught! with his hands wrapped around a weiner oooOOO Twan……
@3:33 come now Twan….is it Blueberry or blackberry?
Blackberry Mustard yes please!
Could this be the fanciest dog weโve ever made? Speck, goat cheese whip, blueberry Dijonโฆ is it elite or over the top? Rate it 1โ10 and tell me what wine youโd sip with it ๐ท๐
Menghini wine and hot dogs?! Yes please.
You know it's a fancy dog when the cartoon knife makes an appearance!