Grilled BBQ Dogs
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Why settle for a plain hot dog when you can turn it into a flavor-packed BBQ masterpiece? One night, we were in the mood for something simple—hot dogs—but I couldn’t resist giving them a little upgrade. I brushed each one generously with tangy barbecue sauce as they grilled, then piled on crunchy coleslaw and a few dill pickle slices for that perfect balance of smoky, creamy, and zesty.
The result? A gloriously messy, totally delicious twist on the classic grilled dog. It was a fun, unexpected way to elevate a weeknight dinner—and now I’m convinced BBQ dogs deserve a permanent spot in the summer rotation.
Ingredients for Grilled BBQ Dogs
- COLESLAW MIX
- MAYONNAISE
- SUGAR
- HONEY DIJON MUSTARD
- HONEY
- 8 ALL BEEF FRANKS (I USE BUN LENGTH)
- BBQ SAUCE (JUST USE YOUR FAVORITE)
- DILL PICKLE SPEARS
- HOT DOG BUNS
Instructions for Grilled BBQ Hot Dog Recipe
Fire up the grill – Start by preheating your grill to medium-high heat so it’s nice and hot when you’re ready to cook.
Make the slaw topping – While the grill heats up, prepare the coleslaw by combining shredded coleslaw mix with mayonnaise, sugar, a touch of yellow mustard, and a drizzle of honey. Stir until everything is well coated and creamy, then set it aside to chill while the dogs cook.
Grill and baste the hot dogs – Place your hot dogs on the grill and cook them until heated through and slightly charred. During the last few minutes of grilling, brush them generously with barbecue sauce for extra flavor. If you love a little crunch, toss the buns on the grill too—just a minute or two for a lightly toasted finish.
Assemble the dogs – Tuck each hot dog into a bun, then add a little more barbecue sauce if you want it extra saucy. Spoon on a hearty helping of slaw, and finish with a dill pickle spear nestled right alongside.
Serve and enjoy – Get the napkins ready—these BBQ dogs are juicy, messy, and totally irresistible!
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Grilled BBQ Dogs
Real Mom Kitchen
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz coleslaw mix
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- ½ Tbsp honey Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 8 hot dogs I use bun length
- ½ cup bbq sauce just use your favorite
- 8 dill pickle spears
- 8 hot dog buns
- additional bbq sauce if desired
Instructions
- Preheat your grill. In the meantime, mix together the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, and honey. Set aside.
- Grill your hot dogs and baste with the bbq sauce. You can also grill you buns too if you want some extra crispiness.
- Once grilled, place the hot dogs in the buns. Top with additional bbq sauce if desired followed by coleslaw and a dill pickle spear. These dogs are messy but delicious.
Nutrition
Recipe inspired by Blog Chef.
