Description
Learn how to grill hot dogs perfectly with this easy step-by-step guide. Featuring spiral-cut beef hot dogs grilled to golden, charred perfection, this recipe includes tips for prepping your grill, cutting the hot dogs for extra crispiness, and serving them with your favorite buns and condiments for the ultimate summertime treat.
Ingredients
Hot Dogs
- 5 Simply Nature Uncured Beef Hot Dogs
- Wooden skewers (5)
- Simply Nature Grapeseed Oil Spray, for grilling
For Serving
- Toasted Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Buns or L’oven Fresh Hot Dog Buns
- Condiments of choice: ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, sweet relish, dill pickles, giardiniera, pickled peppers, hot sauce, etc.
- Grilled vegetables, dips & spreads of your choice
Instructions
- Prepare the grill: Preheat your grill for medium direct heat, aiming for about 400-450°F. Once hot, thoroughly clean the cooking grates using a wire brush to ensure a smooth grilling surface. If you don’t have an outdoor grill, a grill pan heated over medium on your stovetop will work as well.
- Spiral cut the hot dogs: Insert a wooden skewer lengthwise down the center of each hot dog. With the hot dog secured on the skewer, use a paring knife to slice in a spiral motion starting at one end, cutting thin slices around the hot dog until you hit the skewer again. Rotate steadily to create an even spiral coil. Carefully remove the skewer to reveal a beautiful coiled hot dog and place it onto a plate or baking sheet. Repeat for all hot dogs.
- Grill the hot dogs: Lightly spray the spiral-cut hot dogs with grapeseed oil spray to promote browning and prevent sticking. Place the hot dogs across the grill grates, perpendicular or slightly angled, stretching them gently as you set them down. Close the grill lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning the hot dogs every 1-2 minutes (4-5 rotations total) to ensure even cooking and attractive grill marks. They should be heated through and have a golden, slightly charred exterior.
- Toast the buns: If you like your buns toasted, lightly spray the inside of your hot dog buns with oil spray, then place them on the grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Watch carefully to prevent burning and remove once they are lightly toasted and warm.
- Serve: Place each grilled hot dog coil into a toasted bun and top with your favorite condiments, vegetables, and spreads to create a personalized, delicious hot dog experience. Enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture!
Notes
- Using skewers helps create perfectly spiraled hot dogs which cook evenly and crisp nicely.
- If you don’t have grapeseed oil spray, any neutral cooking oil spray will work.
- Adjust grill temperature if heat is too intense to avoid burning the hot dogs or buns.
- Try a variety of condiments and toppings to customize your hot dog experience.
- Grilling times may vary slightly depending on your equipment; watch carefully for char and warmth.
