Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs Jumbo Beef Hot Dogs
  • 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard
  • 3 tbsp Sweet BBQ Dry Rub
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, cubed
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions:

  1. Slice the jumbo beef hot dogs into uniform 1-inch rounds.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the hot dog pieces with yellow mustard until evenly coated to serve as a binder.
  3. Apply the sweet BBQ dry rub generously to the hot dogs, ensuring all surfaces are covered.
  4. Preheat your smoker or oven to 225°F (107°C). Place the seasoned hot dog pieces on a wire cooling rack set over a baking sheet.
  5. Smoke for 1 hour until the exterior darkens and the bark begins to set.
  6. Transfer the pieces into a disposable aluminum foil pan. Add the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, cubed butter, and apple cider vinegar. Toss to coat.
  7. Cover the pan tightly with foil and return to the heat for 30 minutes to tenderize.
  8. Remove the foil, stir the pieces, and increase the heat to 275°F (135°C). Cook for a final 15 minutes until the sauce reduces into a thick, sticky glaze.