Pigs In A Pen

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8

Pigs In A Pen offers a savory, sweet, and smoky flavor combination with tender hot dogs wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in brown sugar. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to delight guests with its indulgent taste and fun presentation.

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Ingredients

  • 1 package dinner franks
  • 1 package lean bacon
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Partially cook bacon slices until slightly crispy.
  2. Cut hot dogs into thirds.
  3. Wrap each hot dog piece with a bacon slice and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Place the wrapped hot dogs in a crock-pot or slow cooker.
  5. Cover with brown sugar.
  6. Cook until hot dogs are heated through and bacon is fully cooked, about 1 hour.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

126 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 1.2g 2% DV
Carbs 25g 9% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 24.6g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 261mg 11% DV
Potassium 103mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 12.3mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 0.4mg
Calcium 22.3mg 2% DV
Iron 0.4mg 2% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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