Bourbon Hot Dogs recipe | Best Appetizer

bourbon

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: whiskey

Apple cider vinegar adds tang without the calories of bourbon.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

hot dogs

🥗Healthier: chicken or turkey hot dogs

💰Cheaper: pork hot dogs

Chicken or turkey hot dogs are lower in fat.

buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat buns provide more fiber.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

In a bowl, combine bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, onion powder, and black pepper.

Mix until the sugar is dissolved and the marinade is well combined.

Place hot dogs in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them.

Let the hot dogs marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Remove hot dogs from the marinade, reserving the liquid.

Grill the hot dogs for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until heated through and grill marks appear.

In a small saucepan, bring the reserved marinade to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.

Brush the hot dogs with the reduced marinade during the last minute of grilling.

Remove hot dogs from the grill and let rest for a minute.

Toast the buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.

Place hot dogs in buns and top with additional marinade, green onions, and pickle slices.

Serve immediately with barbecue sauce on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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