Tailgating Red Hot Weiners

Perfect for game day or backyard gatherings, these Tailgating Red Hot Weiners are a fiery twist on the classic hot dog, guaranteed to elevate your tailgating spread. Featuring plump red hot franks simmered in a spicy, tangy sauce made with chili sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of cayenne pepper, these hot dogs are packed with bold, mouthwatering flavors. The buttery sauce imparts a smoky-sweet heat that perfectly complements the toasted hot dog buns, while optional toppings like diced onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and pickle relish let you customize each bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleaser recipe is the ultimate combination of convenience and flavor—perfect for feeding a hungry group of football fans. Get ready to fire up the grill and make these irresistible red hot weiners the MVP of your next party or tailgate!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 pieces hot dogs (preferably red hot franks)
• 8 pieces hot dog buns
• 1 cup chili sauce
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup diced onions (optional, for topping)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
• 0.5 cup pickle relish (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir in the chili sauce, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

Step 3

Add the hot dogs to the saucepan, ensuring they are fully coated in the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.

Step 4

Simmer the hot dogs in the sauce for about 15-20 minutes, occasionally stirring and turning the hot dogs to evenly coat them in the spicy mixture.

Step 5

While the hot dogs are cooking, lightly toast the hot dog buns on a grill or in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown.

Step 6

Once the hot dogs are heated through and infused with the sauce, carefully remove them from the pan.

Step 7

Place each hot dog into a toasted bun and top with your choice of diced onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and pickle relish for added flavor.

Step 8

Serve immediately with napkins and enjoy the perfect game-day treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1657.9 grams (1657.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3592

Total Fat 168.70g	216%
Saturated Fat 76.90g	385%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 426mg	142%
Sodium 12082mg	525%
Total Carbohydrate 400.60g	146%
Dietary Fiber 41.80g	149%
Total Sugars 134.00g
Protein 120.90g	242%

Vitamin D 29IU	143%
Calcium 1745mg	134%
Iron 23mg	126%
Potassium 2050mg	44%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.1%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 44.5%