Rattlesnake Tail Hot Dogs

50 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Score hot dogs from top to bottom then side to side to get that rattlesnake tail look.
  2. 2Score hot dogs from top to bottom then side to side to get that rattlesnake tail look.
  3. 3Score hot dogs from top to bottom then side to side to get that rattlesnake tail look.
  4. 4Slather mustard to bind the seasoning mix, cover dogs completely in the mix.
  5. 5Slather mustard to bind the seasoning mix, cover dogs completely in the mix.
  6. 6Slather mustard to bind the seasoning mix, cover dogs completely in the mix.
  7. 7Place onto the smoker for about 20 minutes so the cuts open up.
  8. 8Place onto the smoker for about 20 minutes so the cuts open up.
  9. 9Place onto the smoker for about 20 minutes so the cuts open up.
  10. 10Remove dogs and cut into thirds.
  11. 11Remove dogs and cut into thirds.
  12. 12Remove dogs and cut into thirds.
  13. 13Launch into a cast iron skillet and cover in BBQ sauce
  14. 14Launch into a cast iron skillet and cover in BBQ sauce
  15. 15Launch into a cast iron skillet and cover in BBQ sauce
  16. 16Place back on the smoker for about 30 minutes at 300F, or until sauce tacks up nicely
  17. 17Place back on the smoker for about 30 minutes at 300F, or until sauce tacks up nicely
  18. 18Place back on the smoker for about 30 minutes at 300F, or until sauce tacks up nicely
  19. 19Remove and allow to sit for a few minutes before diving in!
  20. 20Remove and allow to sit for a few minutes before diving in!
  21. 21Remove and allow to sit for a few minutes before diving in!

Ingredients

  • 16 count package hot dogs
  • 16 count package hot dogs
  • 16 count package hot dogs
  • as a binder mustard
  • as a binder mustard
  • as a binder mustard
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp ground up ancho, guajillo, and pasilla chili
  • 2 Tbsp ground up ancho, guajillo, and pasilla chili
  • 2 Tbsp ground up ancho, guajillo, and pasilla chili
  • Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce
  • Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce
  • Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce

Equipment

knifebaking sheetwire rackgrilltongscutting boardcast iron skilletbrush

Tips

  • Use spicy hot dogs.
  • Enjoy as a side, appetizer, or treat for the weekend (or sooner if you’re anxious to try it).