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Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog Burnt Ends

These Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog Burnt Ends are bite-sized BBQ appetizers made with ¼-lb hot dogs wrapped in bacon, smoked until crispy, then glazed with BBQ sauce, butter, and brown sugar for sticky, caramelized perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 32 bites
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Dog Bites
  • 1 pack ¼-lb hot dogs 8 count
  • 1 pack thick-cut bacon
  • sweet BBQ seasoning for light dusting
Sticky Glaze
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

Equipment

  • Pellet Smoker
  • Wire Mesh Rack
  • Foil Tray

Method
 

  1. Slice each hot dog into 1/4-inch thick rounds (about 4 pieces per hot dog for 32 total). Cut bacon slices in half crosswise. Lightly sprinkle sweet BBQ seasoning on bacon half-slices only, not hot dogs.
  2. Wrap each hot dog piece with seasoned bacon half-slice, overlapping ends by 1/2 inch. Place seam-side down on wire mesh rack, spacing so pieces don't touch.
  3. Preheat smoker to 250°F. Add apple, cherry, or hickory wood. Place rack in smoker and smoke until bacon is fully cooked and crispy, 60-90 minutes.
  4. Transfer bacon-wrapped hot dogs to foil tray. Add 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, 4 tbsp cubed butter, and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Gently toss to coat all pieces.
  5. Return uncovered tray to 250°F smoker. Cook 30 minutes, stirring gently every 10 minutes, until glaze thickens and caramelizes.
  6. Remove from smoker and rest 5-10 minutes. Transfer to serving platter and serve hot with toothpicks.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 280mgSugar: 6g

Notes

Tips: Use 1/4-lb hot dogs not regular for better bite size. Season bacon lightly, not hot dogs which are already salty. Cold bacon wraps easier than warm. Place seam-side down on rack. Smoke at 250°F for proper bacon rendering. Don't add glaze until bacon is fully crispy or it won't crisp properly. Butter helps glaze emulsify and adds richness. Rest before serving so glaze sets slightly.
Storage: Best served fresh. Can be reheated gently in 275°F oven for 10 minutes.

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