Hot Dog Burnt Ends

This fun and flavorful recipe transforms ordinary hot dogs into delicious “burnt ends” with a smoky, sweet, and tangy glaze. Perfect as an appetizer or a unique main course, these bite-sized pieces are packed with flavor.
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Ingredients:
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Hot dogs | 3 (32 oz) packages |
BBQ sauce | ⅔ cup |
Yellow mustard | ⅓ cup |
Liquid smoke | 2 teaspoons |
Paprika | 1 tablespoon |
Garlic powder | 2 teaspoons |
Onion powder | 2 teaspoons |
Salt | ½ teaspoon |
Black pepper | 1 teaspoon |
Brown sugar | ½ cup, divided |
Instructions:
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150°C).
- Slice the hot dogs into thirds or quarters, depending on their length. Place the sliced hot dogs in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the BBQ sauce, yellow mustard, and liquid smoke over the hot dogs. Toss to ensure the hot dogs are well coated.
- In a small dish, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Reserve ¼ cup of the brown sugar for later.
- Sprinkle the dry seasoning mixture evenly over the hot dogs in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, tossing the hot dogs halfway through the baking time to ensure even coating and cooking.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of brown sugar evenly over the hot dogs.
- Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200°C) and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the hot dogs start to brown and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the Hot Dog Burnt Ends warm with your favorite deli salads or as a tasty appetizer.