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Firecracker Hot Dogs

Get ready to elevate your barbecue with these Firecracker Hot Dogs, featuring a sticky spicy glaze and a crunchy slaw that balances out the flavors, all in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Firecracker Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water cornstarch slurry
For the Slaw
  • 1.5 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 0.5 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the Hot Dogs
  • 4 beef or pork hot dogs (all-beef recommended)
  • 4 pieces hot dog buns
  • Optional toppings: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, extra sriracha

Method
 

Preparation of Slaw
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage and shredded carrots. Add rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Toss until coated and set aside to marinate.
Prepare the Firecracker Glaze
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sriracha, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir together until simmering.
  2. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir constantly until the glaze thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Score the Hot Dogs
  1. Use a sharp knife to cut diagonal slits along the length of each hot dog, about one-third of the way through.
  2. This allows the glaze to seep in and intensifies flavor during grilling.
Grilling the Hot Dogs
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill hot dogs for 2 to 3 minutes per side until nicely charred.
Apply the Glaze
  1. While hot, brush the firecracker glaze evenly over each hot dog.
  2. Optionally, return to the grill for another 30 seconds per side to caramelize the glaze.
Toast the Buns
  1. Toast hot dog buns on the grill or in a skillet, cut-side down, for 30 seconds to 1 minute until lightly browned.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Place each glazed hot dog into a toasted bun and top with the crunchy slaw.
  2. Add optional toppings like sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make the slaw ahead of time for deeper flavors. Adjust sriracha for spice level and use all-beef hot dogs for better flavor.