Grilled Hot Dogs
Frankfurters grilled for 8 minutes until blistered, served in toasted buns with onion and mustard. Four servings in 10 minutes.
A hot dog is already cooked, so the grill only warms it through and puts colour on the skin, which is what makes it taste like something from a barbecue.
Score each frankfurter with shallow cuts about 1 cm apart, in a spiral or in a few slashes. The cuts let the fat bubble out, stop the skin splitting at random and give more surface to brown. Heat the grill to medium-high and turn the dogs every minute or so. Do not leave them unattended. The fat flares when it drips.
Eight minutes gives a blistered, evenly browned skin. If your grill runs hot, check at 5 minutes.
Toast the buns on the cooler edge of the grill for the last minute, cut side down, so they warm and catch a little colour. A cold, soft bun is the usual let-down. Fried onions are a worthwhile addition, cooked slowly in a pan for 10 minutes while the grill heats. Finish with mustard and ketchup.
Questions About Grilled Hot Dogs
How long does Grilled Hot Dogs take to make?
About 10 minutes in total — 2 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Grilled Hot Dogs?
Score the skins so they do not split. Turn them often to avoid flare-ups. Toast the buns on the cooler edge. Check at 5 minutes if your grill runs hot.
What should I serve with Grilled Hot Dogs?
Coleslaw; Corn on the cob; Pickles; Baked beans.
Is Grilled Hot Dogs suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How to Make Grilled Hot Dogs
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Cook the onions in the oil over medium heat for 10 minutes until soft and golden. Heat the grill to medium-high.
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Score the frankfurters with shallow cuts and grill for 8 minutes, turning often, until blistered.
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Toast the buns cut side down for the last minute.
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Fill with the frankfurters and onions and add the mustard and ketchup.
Tips That Matter
- Score the skins so they do not split.
- Turn them often to avoid flare-ups.
- Toast the buns on the cooler edge.
- Check at 5 minutes if your grill runs hot.
Serve It With
Coleslaw · Corn on the cob · Pickles · Baked beans
Leftovers and Storage
Best eaten straight away. Cooked frankfurters keep in the fridge for 3 days.
Grilled Hot Dogs Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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