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West Virginia Burnt Ends (Hot Dog Edition)

West Virginia Burnt Ends (Hot Dog Edition)


  • Author: Emily Walker
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 min
  • Yield: 20 snack portions 1x

Description

A fun, smoky, and sweet twist on a BBQ classic, these “burnt ends” use hot dogs as the star! Perfect for game day, cookouts, or a party snack, they’re tangy, saucy, and downright addictive.


Ingredients

Scale

3 packages hot dogs (32 oz each)

2/3 cup BBQ sauce

1/3 cup yellow mustard

2 tsp liquid smoke

1 tbsp paprika

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup brown sugar, divided


Instructions

Preheat oven to 250°F. Slice hot dogs into halves or thirds for more “burnt end” edges, if desired.

In a large bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, mustard, liquid smoke, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of the brown sugar.

Toss hot dogs in the sauce mixture until fully coated.

Spread onto a baking sheet or foil pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over the top.

Bake uncovered for 1–1.5 hours, stirring halfway through, until caramelized and sticky.

Serve hot with toothpicks or in buns for a sweet-smoky snack.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60–90 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220 / Snack
  • Fat: 14g / Snack
  • Carbohydrates: 14g / Snack
  • Protein: 8g / Snack