Description
Smoked Hot Dogs – learn how to smoke hot dogs (SO EASY). A simple, easy-to-follow recipe that is perfect for your next cookout!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 hot dogs
- bun of your choice
- toppings: ketchup, mustard, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225 degrees F.
- Place hot dogs on smoker grates and close lid.
- Let smoke until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F, approximately 50-70 minutes.
- Optional Reverse Sear: alternatively you can let the hot dogs smoke until they reach in internal temp of approximately 150 degrees F. then turn your smoker all the way up and sear the hot dogs on two sides for about 1 minute per side (the searing process could also be done on a gas grill for an even hotter sear). Hot dogs are safe to heat once they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. (note: if you take them off the heat at 155 degrees F. the internal temperature will rise 5 degrees as it rests).
- Remove and let rest 5-10 minutes.
- Serve with your bun and toppings of choice.
Notes
- Raw vs. Pre-Cooked: if you are using raw hot dogs instead of pre-cooked simply increase the cooking time and watch the internal temperature.
- Storage: store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serving: serve on your bun of choice with all your favorite toppings.
- Wood Chips/Pellets: I love using mesquite, apple or hickory.
- Traeger: I tested this on a Traeger grill, but it will work on any smoker.