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hot dog burnt ends

Deliciously smoky and sweet, these hot dog burnt ends are a fun twist on traditional burnt ends, perfect for a backyard barbecue or game day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Dogs
  • 8 links hot dogs preferably beef or pork
Rub
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
Sauce
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Method
 

Prepare the Hot Dogs
  1. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
  2. Slice the hot dogs into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch thick.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine all the rub ingredients and mix well.
  4. Toss the sliced hot dogs in the rub until evenly coated.
Smoke the Hot Dogs
  1. Place the coated hot dog pieces in the smoker and smoke for about 1 hour.
  2. After 1 hour, remove the hot dogs and place them in an aluminum foil pan.
  3. Mix the barbecue sauce and honey together, then pour over the hot dogs in the pan.
  4. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and return it to the smoker for an additional hour.
Finish and Serve
  1. After the second hour, remove the foil and let the hot dogs cook for another 15-30 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
  2. Once done, remove from the smoker and let cool slightly before serving.
  3. Serve warm as a snack or main dish, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the rub and sauce ingredients to your taste. These burnt ends are great served with pickles and extra barbecue sauce.

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