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Lowly Hotdog

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Doc_Eggerton
Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
edited August 2012 in EggHead Forum
In the middle of a fairly complex cook the spouse opined that she did not feel well and the only thing that sounded good were hotdogs.  Ha, never have done them on the Egg.  Shift gears slightly, and provide the required dogs.  Bun, cheese, onions, and mustard to complete.

XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,168
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    There is nothing lowly about a hotdog when it's good food.  Yours is smothered in cheese & onions and makes me want to crank up the Egg.  Good job!
    Flint, Michigan
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  • micheggin
    micheggin Posts: 39
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    we do them often. simple and quick and definitely better on the egg... grab a small can of chili for topping next time.image
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    I'm more of a grilled sausage guy, but these looked better Egged than boiled.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
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    Try spiral slicing the skin before cooking.  It won't curl, you get a lot more surface area, and lots of crevices for the toppings to slip into.  And they look cool.  
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  • wkenta86
    wkenta86 Posts: 17
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    I like a couple of hot dogs and grilled cheese sandwiches on the BGE as a pick me up..
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  • Browninggold
    Browninggold Posts: 453
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    Try cutting a slit lengthwise in the dog put in shredded cheese and wrap with bacon. Pretty good dog
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  • LizzieSamps
    LizzieSamps Posts: 894
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    My kids get Hot dogs off the egg all the time, I will have to try the spiral cut idea, thanks!
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  • U_tarded
    U_tarded Posts: 2,042
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    Wrap bacon into the spiral cut amazing!
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    One of the top food groups off the Egg: Photobucket Pictures, Images and Photos
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
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    Hope the Mrs. Doc is feeling better. Nufin' wrong with dogs....especially if ya got some chilli to go on top of them.

    What was your fairly complex cook you were getting into?

    Rowlett, Texas

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  • AleBrewer
    AleBrewer Posts: 555
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    My wife hates hotdogs....so I hardly ever cook them at home. Nothing like a hotdog cooked over charcoal though. Up here in New England, steamed weenies seem to be popular.....not for me.

    Dogs look good, but all those raw onions would absolutely destroy my stomach.
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  • tazcrash
    tazcrash Posts: 1,852
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    Hey Doc, those dogs look great. I love cheese dogs.
    But I know SWMBO would never let me use that much onion unless I was going out with the boys after dinner.   ;)


    Bx - > NJ ->TX!!! 
    All to get cheaper brisket! 
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    Hey Doc, those dogs look great. I love cheese dogs.
    But I know SWMBO would never let me use that much onion unless I was going out with the boys after dinner.   ;)


    Ha ha, those dog piles were created BY my spouse.  Garlic and onions aren't an issue in this household.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • tazcrash
    tazcrash Posts: 1,852
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    We already knew, but that's a good gal doc. Hope she feels better.
    Bx - > NJ ->TX!!! 
    All to get cheaper brisket! 
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    Griffin said:

    Hope the Mrs. Doc is feeling better. Nufin' wrong with dogs....especially if ya got some chilli to go on top of them.

    What was your fairly complex cook you were getting into?

    Just the leg quarters I posted later.  Not fancy, but balancing a lot of food for a dog cook in the middle.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • inkyon
    inkyon Posts: 88
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    Doc, where did you get the extender and how much was it?
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    inkyon said:
    Doc, where did you get the extender and how much was it?
    You mean to raise the grid?  It is a Woo http://www.ceramicgrillstore.com/ .  Price depends on size.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • tjv
    tjv Posts: 3,830
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    Ha, I had a foot long dog yesterday from the local drive in.......For something so simple and nondescript,  nothing better that a good dog when the urge hits.............

    t
    www.ceramicgrillstore.com ACGP, Inc.
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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
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    Tjcoley said:
    Try spiral slicing the skin before cooking.  It won't curl, you get a lot more surface area, and lots of crevices for the toppings to slip into.  And they look cool.  

    I 2nd that. Very east to do with a kabob stick
    Boom
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  • ratcheer
    ratcheer Posts: 189
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    We love both hot dogs and bratwursts on the Egg!

    Tim
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  • Hungry Joe
    Hungry Joe Posts: 1,567
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    I did dogs tonight, actually I spatchcocked them and put some cooper sharp cheese on them. They are quick, easy and taste great cooked on the egg. 

     

    Speaking of hot dogs, what are your favorites? I use Nathans mainly because I can get them at Sam's and Costco's but recently I have been using Costco brand 1/4 lb +. I think they are just one step under Pearl which I can't get in my area.

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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    Those were Hebrew National.  I like Nathans as well.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • FanOfFanboys
    FanOfFanboys Posts: 2,615
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    Doc_Eggerton said:
    Those were Hebrew National.  I like Nathans as well.

    +1 to both brands. My favorites on the grill.
    Boom
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  • LizzieSamps
    LizzieSamps Posts: 894
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    I can't get Nathan's here! Dang it, I know I will be having some this weekend!
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  • AleBrewer
    AleBrewer Posts: 555
    edited August 2012
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    So all the hot dog talk recently caused me stop and buy a few dogs and some rolls at a local shop. Don't even remember the brand....might be Kayem? Anyhow, on the Egg over Royal Oak at about 600° dome temp for a few minutes.

    Then onto fresh New England style rolls(which were super fresh). Hit 'em with some Weber's horseradish mustard, and some home-made piccalilli relish. It's a sweet/sour relish made from green tomatoes, onions, and some hot red peppers too.  Had to wash it all down with an IPA.
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    I love those type of rolls.

     


    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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