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Smoked Hotdog Burnt Ends

Smoked Hot Dog Burnt Ends are smoky, caramelized bites of BBQ goodness made with hot dogs, seasoning, and a sweet, buttery BBQ sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Jamie Sherman

Equipment

Ingredients

Hot Dogs

  • 8 hot dogs
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons BBQ seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Sauce

  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat your BBQ or smoker to 250°F for indirect cooking.
  • Pat the hot dogs dry with a paper towel if needed.
  • Brush mustard over each hot dog, coating all sides.
  • Sprinkle BBQ seasoning and dry mustard evenly over the hot dogs.
  • Add smoking wood chunks if using charcoal or a smoker.
  • Place the hot dogs on the grill and cook for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together BBQ sauce, melted butter, honey, and BBQ seasoning in a bowl.
  • After 1 hour, remove the hot dogs and increase BBQ temperature to 350°F.
  • Slice hot dogs into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
  • Place them in a 9x13 aluminum pan or grill-safe baking dish.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the hot dog bites and toss to coat.
  • Return the pan to the grill and cook for another 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens and caramelizes.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

🥡 STORAGE

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

♨️ REHEATING

  • Air Fryer: Preheat to 350°F. Reheat burnt ends for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through.
  • Microwave: Place in a microwave-safe dish and cover lightly. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring occasionally, until hot.
  • Oven: Preheat to 325°F. Place burnt ends in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add burnt ends and a splash of water or sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.

❄️ FREEZING

Let the burnt ends cool completely, then freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe bag or container. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

  • Use quality sausages or hot dogs for the best flavor.
  • Slice evenly to ensure uniform cooking and caramelization.
  • Try different BBQ rubs and sauces to switch up the flavor.

🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS

  • Oven: Bake at 250°F for the first hour on a lined baking sheet, then transfer the hot dogs to a baking dish, add sauce, and bake at 350°F for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Air Fryer: Cook the whole hot dogs at 300°F for 10-12 minutes. Slice, then toss in sauce, and air fry at 350°F for 5-6 minutes, or until caramelized.

♻️ LEFTOVERS

Chop and toss into mac and cheese, layer onto nachos, stir into fried rice, or wrap in crescent dough for pig-in-a-blanket bites.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 542IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg
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