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Firecracker Hot Dogs

Spice Up Your BBQ with Firecracker Hot Dogs Delight

Firecracker Hot Dogs are packed with a spicy-sweet glaze and crunchy slaw, promising an explosion of flavor perfect for any cookout.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 hot dogs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hot Dogs
  • 4 pieces Hot Dogs Choose your favorite protein
  • 4 pieces Buns Whole grain or gluten-free based on preference
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Green Cabbage Shredded
  • 1 cup Carrots Shredded; substitute with zucchini if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Or honey/agave syrup
For the Glaze
  • 3 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce Adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger Fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Or arrowroot powder
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • to taste Extra Sriracha For additional spice

Equipment

  • Grill
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the slaw by shredding the cabbage and carrots, dress with rice vinegar and sugar, and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Make the glaze by heating Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger, then add a cornstarch slurry to thicken.
  3. Prep the hot dogs by slicing slits along them for glaze absorption.
  4. Grill hot dogs at medium-high for 2-3 minutes per side until marks appear.
  5. Brush the grilled hot dogs with glaze and grill for an additional minute.
  6. Toast the buns cut-side down on the grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  7. Assemble the hot dogs with slaw and toppings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1hot dogCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Customize the firecracker hot dogs with various proteins and toppings for a personal touch.

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