Marinated Hot Dogs
These Marinated Hot Dogs are scored, soaked overnight in a sweet and smoky BBQ marinade, then grilled until perfectly caramelized. They're juicy, flavorful, and the perfect addition to any backyard barbecue or summer cookout.
Ingredients
Hot Dogs
- 8 all-beef hot dogs
Marinade
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
For Serving
- 8 hot dog buns
- Pickles
- Crispy fried onions
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Bacon crumbles
- BBQ sauce
- Mustard
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, score each hot dog with shallow diagonal cuts. Rotate and score again in the opposite direction to create a crisscross pattern.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Place the scored hot dogs into a large zip-top bag or shallow container. Pour the marinade over the hot dogs and turn them until evenly coated.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Remove the hot dogs from the marinade and grill for 8 to 10 minutes, turning every couple of minutes until caramelized and lightly charred.
- Toast the buns during the last minute of grilling if desired.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
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Notes
- Overnight marinating creates the best flavor.
- Don't score too deeply or the hot dogs may split apart.
- Medium heat prevents the sugars from burning.
- These are also delicious cooked in the oven at 400°F for about 15 to 18 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 841mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 111IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg
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