Classic Grilled Hot Dogs for National Hot Dog Day
These juicy beef hot dogs are grilled to perfection and topped with your favorite condiments—mustard, relish, diced onion, and tomato—for a mouthwatering way to celebrate National Hot Dog Day at home.
Ingredients
- 4 beef hot dogs
- 4 soft hot dog buns
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of sea salt
- Mustard green relish, diced onion, and tomato wedges for topping
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high (350°F–400°F).
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- Brush each hot dog with olive oil and score the skin to prevent bursting.
- Grill hot dogs for 5–7 minutes, turning every minute or two until they’re plump with dark char marks.
- Toast buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
- Assemble: place each frank in a bun and top with mustard, relish, onion, and tomato.
Notes
- Chicago-Style: swap to a poppy-seed bun and add sport peppers, a pickle spear, and celery salt—skip ketchup.
- Veggie Option: use plant-based sausages or “carrot dogs” marinated with smoked paprika and liquid smoke.
- Storage: refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 1 week; freeze (original packaging) up to 2 months.
- Flavor Boost: brush buns with garlic butter and toast in a skillet before assembling.
- Thicker Sausages: if using bratwurst or jumbo franks, grill 10–12 minutes turning often.