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Smoked Hot Dog Burnt Ends

Bite-sized all-beef hot dogs smoked over hickory, then glazed with butter, brown sugar, and Habanero Moonshine sauce for a sweet-and-spicy party snack.

Time~2 hrs CategorySnacks & Sides Watch4:57
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Method

  1. 1Slice the hot dogs into bite-sized chunks.
  2. 2Toss the chunks in Mustard Pickle Hot Sauce as a binder and season with Sweet Chipotle Dry Rub.
  3. 3Smoke at 275°F over hickory pellets for 1.5 hours until they pick up a smoke ring and crispy edges.
  4. 4Toss the burnt ends with butter, brown sugar, and Habanero Moonshine Grilling Sauce, then wrap in foil.
  5. 5Finish in the oven at 275°F for another 30 minutes until glazed and caramelized.
  6. 6Serve hot as a crowd-pleasing BBQ snack.

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No 500-word life story — just the good-to-know stuff on what’s actually in this cook. Here’s the rundown on every real ingredient, health and nutrition wise.

Beef
Beef is a complete protein and one of the best food sources of highly absorbable heme iron, zinc, and vitamin B12 — key for energy, immunity, and healthy blood. Fattier BBQ cuts are calorie-dense, so lean trimming and sensible portions keep it balanced.
Chili peppers
Chili peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and their heat comes from capsaicin, which may give metabolism a small nudge. Dial the amount to your spice tolerance.
Spirits
Spirits add deep caramel and molasses notes to sauces, and most of the alcohol cooks off, leaving the flavour behind. Enjoy the finished dish — and the drink itself — in moderation.
Butter
Butter adds richness and helps carry sauce into the meat, but it's high in saturated fat and calories, so it works best as a finishing touch rather than by the cupful.
Sugar
Sugar balances salt and heat and helps build bark and glaze, but it's a source of empty calories — rubs and sauces use it for flavour and browning, so a little goes a long way.

General nutrition info only, not medical or dietary advice — portions, brands and add-ons change the numbers.

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