Hot Dog Melts Food

HOT DOG BURNT ENDS

Steps:

• Prepare your smoker for indirect cooking at 225 degrees F.
• Slather the hot dogs with the yellow mustard and season all over with the Sweet Rub.
• Place the hot dogs directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and smoke for 1 hour.
• Remove the hot dogs and slice into 1.5 inch pieces. Place the hot dog pieces into a disposable baking pan. Top with the butter, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce.
• Increase the heat on your grill to 375-400 degrees F. Place the pan of hot dog burnt ends on the grill and cook for an additional 15-30 minutes, stirring regularly, until the butter is melted and the sugars have started to caramelize on the hot dogs.
• Serve and enjoy!

HOT DOG MELT

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings.
• Cook onion in reserved drippings until tender.
• Cook hot dogs in boiling water for 5 mintues or until heated through.
• Drain.
• Toast bread under broiler.
• To assemble sandwiches, cut hot dogs in half lengthwise, cutting to but not through the other side.
• Place cut side down on bottom half of bread.
• Top with bacon.
• Alternate and overlap cheeses on top of bacon.
• Top with cooked onions.
• Place under broiler for about 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
• Top with top half of bread.
• Cut into 4 pieces.

ORIGINAL TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• Drain and flake tuna in a medium bowl.
• Add pickles, onion and cheese and mix well.
• Add mayonnaise and mix well.
• Fill hot dog rolls and wrap each in tin foil, twisting both ends to close.
• Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
• Serve in corn-on-the-cob dishes with french fries and a salad.
• These can also be cooked on a grill, making them suitable for camping.