Hot Dog Burnt Ends allows you to have your favorite smoker recipe but staying in budget. These burnt ends are still full of smoky flavors and are easy to make.
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If you are used to making classic burnt ends with Smoked Brisket then you already know how delicious burnt ends are. Using hot dogs to make your favorite BBQ recipe just got easier and will save you a ton of money. They are cooked in a delicious sauce mixture that would be perfect for your next party.
Serve with toothpicks for a game day party or for an easy weeknight meal. These burnt ends are a huge hit every time I make them. You may want to make Poor Man’s Burnt Ends for another easy meal idea.
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Why We Love These Burnt Ends
Take you delicious hot dog to the next level with this burnt ends recipe. The hot dogs are seasoned with simple ingredients and then smoked in a delicious sauce mixture.
The next time you are looking for a budget friendly smoker recipe, try these burnt ends. You can find even more Smoker Recipes for Beginners to make an impressive meal.
Ingredients
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How to Make Hot Dog Burnt Ends
- Step 1 – Preheat a smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2 – Plate the hot dogs dry. Rub the mustard and mayonnaise onto the hot dogs.
Step 3 – Mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Step 4 – Sprinkle this mixture onto the hot dogs. Press the mixture down into the hot dogs to make sure the seasoning stays on the hot dogs.
Step 5 – Place the hot dogs on the grill grates in the smoker and smoke for 1 hour. Remove the hot dogs from the smoker. Dice them into 1 inch pieces and place them in a foil pan.
Step 6 – Pour the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce on top of the hot dog pieces. Stir to coat the hot dog pieces with this mixture.
Step 7 – Increase the smoker temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pan in the smoker and cook for 15 minutes. Stir and continue to cook for 10-15 minute increments until the sauce has thickened and caramelized and the edges of the hot dogs are browned and look slightly “burnt”.
- Step 8 – Remove the hot dog burnt ends from the smoker and let them cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a serving dish.
Expert Tips
- BBQ Sauce – You can also caramelize the sauce in the oven instead of increasing the smoker temperature if you prefer.
- Seasoning Hot Dogs – For the best flavor, make sure to cover the hot dogs in the seasoning mixture and mustard.
Serving Suggestions
Hot dog burnt ends can easily be served as an appetizer or with your favorite side dish recipes. We like making our side dishes in the smoker for an easy cleanup. Here are some of our favorites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Burnt ends gets its name from the charred ends after brisket is smoked for hours.
Smoking time will vary depending on your smoker. But cooking time will range from 30-45 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Smoked Brisket is the best meat to use for brisket. But hot dogs worked great too because of how budget friendly they are and how quickly they are to cook.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.
Reheat the leftovers in the oven on a baking sheet or in the air fryer for best results.
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Hot Dog Burnt Ends
Ingredients
- 8 all-beef hot dogs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Tablespoons Yellow Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat a smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Plate the hot dogs dry. Rub the mustard and mayonnaise onto the hot dogs. Mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and sprinkle this mixture onto the hot dogs. Press the mixture down into the hot dogs to make sure the seasoning stays on the hot dogs.
- Place the hot dogs on the grill grates in the smoker and smoke for 1 hour.
- Remove the hot dogs from the smoker. Dice them into 1 inch pieces and place them in a foil pan.
- Pour the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce on top of the hot dog pieces. Stir to coat the hot dog pieces with this mixture.
- Increase the smoker temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the pan in the smoker and cook for 15 minutes. Stir and continue to cook for 10-15 minute increments until the sauce has thickened and caramelized and the edges of the hot dogs are browned and look slightly “burnt”.
- Remove the hot dog burnt ends from the smoker and let them cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a serving dish.
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Growing up my Dad and I always liked eating burnt hotdogs. They are indeed very yummy. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us all. I can’t hardly wait to try this recipe out.
I hope you enjoy it!