Hot Dog Burnt Ends (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 tablespoons mayo
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12 beef hot dogs (¼ pound each)
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2 tablespoons mustard (yellow)
→ Seasonings & Sauce
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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½ cup Jeff's rub blend
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½ cup Jeff's BBQ sauce
# Preparation Steps:
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Put the hot dogs in a foil pan. Spread mustard and mayo on them with a brush. Coat one side with Jeff's rub, then flip 'em and coat the other side, too.
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Get your smoker running at 225°F (107°C) for indirect cooking. Add water if your smoker uses a pan. Throw in some hickory or whatever wood you like best.
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Let the hot dogs smoke for an hour or so. They should take on a deeper color when ready.
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Take the dogs out and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Toss them back in the pan with the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and some rub. Stir to coat them all the way.
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Crank the smoker to 375°F (191°C). Put the pan back in and cook it while stirring every 10-15 minutes until they're as caramelized as you'd like.
# Additional Tips:
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Grills or ovens work fine if you don't have a smoker.
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Using quarter-pound, all-beef dogs gives the best results.
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Stir often during the last cook for even caramelization.