
Extra Hot Hot Dog
- Prep Time
15 Minutes - Difficulty
Easy - Servings
5
- 5 all-beef hot dogs
- Mike’s Hot Honey BBQ Sauce (see recipe)
- Additional Mike's Hot Honey - Extra Hot
- Hot Dog buns
- Dijon mustard
Level-Up Toppings Bar (Optional but Amazing!)
- Grilled jalapeños (for the heat seekers)
- Caramelized onions (sweet + heat = magic)
- Grilled bell peppers (that smoky sweetness!)
- Crispy bacon bits (because... bacon)
- Pickled red onions (that tangy crunch!)
- Diced fresh tomatoes (fresh flavor pop)
- Crushed potato chips (yes, really!)
- Fresh cilantro (for the herb lovers)
Let's Make Magic!
1. Fire It Up: Get your grill nice and hot - we're talking 400°F or medium-high heat. Direct cooking is the way to go here!
2. The Main Event:
- Line up those dogs on the grill
- Start brushing on that Mike's Hot Honey BBQ Sauce right away
- Close the lid and let them sizzle for 3-5 minutes
3. The Flip & Glaze:
- Give them a turn
- More BBQ sauce (don't be shy!)
- Keep this flip-and-glaze party going until you get that perfect char
4. The Build:
- Toast those buns (game-changer!)
- Add your perfectly grilled dog
- Drizzle with Dijon or our hot honey mustard sauce
- Crown it with a final drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot
- Add your favorite toppings from our Level-Up Bar!
Perfect Pairings
Killer Sides
- Hot Honey Potato Salad: Classic comfort with a sweet-heat twist
- Grilled Corn with Hot Honey Butter: Summer on a cob!
- Watermelon Feta Salad: Fresh, crisp, with a hot honey kick
- Hot Honey Baked Beans: Because every cookout needs beans
- Crispy Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts: Veggies that steal the show
Thirst Quenchers
- Hot Honey Watermelon Mule: Refreshing with a kick
- Spicy Honey Lemonade: Perfect cookout sipper
- Hot Honey Bourbon Sweet Tea: Southern comfort with a twist
- Honey Ginger Beer Mocktail: Non-alcoholic but full of flavor
Style Your Dog!
Try these winning combinations:
The Sweet Heat Classic:
- Caramelized onions
- Grilled jalapeños
- Extra Mike's Hot Honey drizzle
The Crunch Master:
- Crushed potato chips
- Pickled red onions
- Hot honey mustard
The Garden Party:
- Grilled bell peppers
- Fresh tomatoes
- Cilantro
- Extra Hot drizzle
The Ultimate:
- Crispy bacon bits
- Caramelized onions
- Grilled jalapeños
- Everything else you can fit on top!
Pro Tips!
- Score your dogs with small cuts before grilling = more crispy edges
- Toast those buns on the grill (about 30 seconds)
- Set up a toppings bar and let everyone build their dream dog
- Keep extra Mike's Hot Honey on the table - everyone's gonna want more!
- Prep your toppings before firing up the grill
- Double the recipe for bigger crowds - these go fast!
Make It a Party!
Turn your hot dog adventure into an epic gathering:
- Set up a DIY toppings bar
- Prep different styled dogs for inspiration
- Keep those drinks flowing
- Have extra Mike's Hot Honey ready for drizzling
- Don't forget the napkins - lots of them!
Remember: There's no wrong way to dress your dog - as long as you finish with that sweet-heat drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot.
Show us your creative combinations! Tag us in your hot dog masterpieces - we love seeing what you create! 🌭✨🔥
Pro Tip: Making for a crowd? You can pre-grill the dogs and keep them warm in a foil pan on the grill's cooler side. Just give them a fresh drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot before serving.
Now go forth and create some hot dog magic! 🌭🍯✨