Grilled Hot Dogs with Chimichurri

5 from 1 vote

Our grilled hot dogs with chimichurri recipe takes the humble frankfurter to the next level. Perfect for camping with a crowd!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, South American

Servings: people

Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Hot Dogs:

5-6 Hot Dogs skinless
3 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
4 Corn on the Cob
Olive Oil as needed
Hot Dog Buns

Smoked Chimichurri:

½ cup Parsley chopped
¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar
4-6 Garlic Cloves minced
1 tbsp Red Chili Flakes
Olive Oil to desired consistency
Salt to taste

Instructions

Smoked Chimichurri:

Add all the ingredients for the chimichurri to the mason jar along with a smoldering coal from the fire (ideally white hot). Cover quickly to encapsulate the smoke, then set to the side to marinate for 20-30 minutes. Pull out the coal once done.

Hot Dogs:

Preheat your grill to medium high heat (about 350F)
Score your hot dogs, then add to the grill to cook for 4-5 minutes until done. Pull off.
Add your corn to the grill and cook until charred (about 6-8 minutes). Pull off and slice off the cob when done.
Slather the inside of your buns with olive oil and add to the grill. Toast the inside, open up, fill with shredded cheese, fold over and cook slowly with a cover or lid. Let melt, then pull off.
Add your hot dog to the bun along with the corn and chimichurri. Enjoy!

Notes

What's a Skinless Hot Dog?

Every hot dog is made and then precooked in a casing, which is also called a skin. So, skinless hot dogs have their casings removed after they've been precooked. When you boil a hot dog that's still in the casing, which is often called a natural casing or collagen casing, you often get the snap that some people think of when they think of a juicy hot dog. But when you're grilling, those casings can become tough. And if you know me, you know that I think grilling is one of the best cook methods for basically everything. For that reason, we go with skinless hot dogs in this grilled hot dog recipe!

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