Extra Hot Hot Dog

Extra Hot Hot Dog

  • Prep Time
    15 Minutes
  • Difficulty
    Easy
  • Servings
    5
Ingredients
Instructions

 

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! 🌭🍯✨

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