Making HOTDOG BURNT ENDS at Home

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

bbq sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade can control sugar and additives.

hotdogs

🥗Healthier: chicken or turkey hotdogs

💰Cheaper: pork hotdogs

Chicken/turkey are leaner options.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking.

Open the package of colossal hot dogs and lay them on a sheet tray.

Add yellow mustard to the hot dogs.

Sprinkle barbecue seasoning over the hot dogs and brush it in, making sure to coat both sides.

Preheat the smoker to 225°F.

Place the hot dogs in the smoker and smoke for 2 hours.

Remove the hot dogs from the smoker and cut them into 1-inch cubes.

Increase the smoker temperature to 350°F.

In a bowl, combine the hot dog cubes with 4 tablespoons of butter and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of brown sugar.

Place the mixture back in the smoker and smoke for 1 hour.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens