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OK, so let me just say one thing.
I promise that even though these look just like hot dogs (which I actually hated, but they said brats and all the ingredients where cool with me so I went with them), they are actually spicy brats…just oddly small and oddly perfect in shape. I bought em at Whole Foods… and they were good.
Real deal hot dogs are just not my thing. I know, you can hate me now, but I just cannot do hot dogs. A little too much fake and processed meat in there for me…BUT I know that some people love them (my older brothers included). I totally get it, hot dogs are just classic summertime cookout food, and let’s be honest they taste pretty good going down.
It’s the after part that always used to get me. Granted, I have not had a hot dog since I was like eight, so clearly it has been a while.
Anyway, I still love the idea of a gourmet hot dog and really wanted to create my own version. SO I just used spicy organic brats, but obviously you can use whatever you please.
This recipe is not really about the hot dogs or brats anyway though, it’s all about the toppings!
Hawaiian BBQ sauce and mango, chili, pineapple, lime relish…yep, they are totally where it’s at…I’m telling you, game changers guys. Don’t limit yourself to just using these on brats either. Use these toppings on hot dogs, burgers, chicken – heck, you can even use these on veggies. SO good.
And speaking of game changers, let me tell you all about my new library ladder in the pantry. I feel like this is sort of mean to be telling you guys, since I have not shared photos yet, and honestly probably won’t be sharing photos until late July-August. I know, I am SO sorry, but things are just crazy this month and I have a lot of travel going on for work things. Plus, there are still a few pieces of furniture I really want find and you guys know me, I am slightly a perfectionist… Hopefully I’ll find a cool desk, and my couch should be here soon!
But really, I’ll just have to find the day to hunker down and shoot this place myself. I promise, promise, promise it WILL happen. For now, I will just torture you all to death with my tidbits and little things that are exciting me in the barn.
Which brings me to the pretty fun, totally cute AND so functional, rolling library ladder my incredible dad put together – who by the way was the guy in the photos from Monday…so to all the people who said he was a hotty…eew.
Ahh!!
I am so excited about this ladder, it makes my life a million times easier. It took my dad like six hours total to install it for me though, so huge bear hug to him. Cannot wait to show it to you guys soon!
But back to these Hawaiian BBQ Dogs.
Oh but, umm, how fun is the word “dogs”?! To me it just screams summertime fun, bonfires and good eats, I love it. It’s probably what half my family will be doing this weekend…without me…enter my sad and pouty “but why can’t I fly to Cleveland too” face.
Anyway, the dogs are so incredibly easy to make. You can prepare both the BBQ sauce and the relish a day in advance and any leftover BBQ sauce can be kept in the fridge for at least two weeks! YEAH!
The relish will last a couple of days…but I guarantee it will not make it that long. I eat that stuff with a fork… like it’s salad…it’s my favorite.
Also, Hawaiian buns are particularly important here. They just kind of seal the deal.
Hawaiian BBQ Dog with Mango, Chili, Pineapple and Lime Relish.
Servings: 6 DOGS
Calories Per Serving: 360 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Hawaiian BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup of your favorite [BBQ sauce | https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/homemade-barbecue-sauce-just-like-sweet-baby-rays/]
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- pinch of cayenne
- pinch of salt + pepper
Mango, Chili, Pineapple and Lime Relish
- 1 mango peeled + diced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- juice of a lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 in chipotle chili adobo chopped
- 1 jalapeño seeded + chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
The Dogs
- 4-6 spicy brats or hot dogs if you prefer
- 4-6 Hawaiian roll hot dog buns toasted
- pickled jalapeños for serving
- swiss cheese optional
Instructions
BBQ Sauce
- In a small bowl combine the BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper and mix well to combine. Store in a glass jar until ready to serve. Will keep at least 2 week in the fridge.
Mango, Chili, Pineapple and Lime Relish
- In a bowl, combine the mango, pineapple, basil, lime juice, olive oil, chipotle chili pepper in adobo, jalapeños and a pinch of salt + pepper to taste. Toss well to combine, taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
The Dogs
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
- Grill your brats until cooked through and light char marks appear. Place the brats in toasted buns. If desired add a little swiss cheese and allow it to melt. Drizzle with Hawaiian BBQ sauce and top with the mango relish and pickled jalapeños . EAT!
Last also… the skateboard and blue back drop just seemed fitting. Kind of obsessed with that skateboard though 🙂
Oh these looks so good! Definitely going on my list of summer cookout menu options 🙂
I’m totally not really into hot dogs either. BUT I love toppings 😀 you put enough deliciousness on anything and I will devour it! (You know- just enough to mask the over processed weiner stuffed in the bun) ♡ These look terrific, then again EVERYTHING you make is off the charts yum! Hope you have safe travels and a happy 4th of July weekend!! Cheers!
These brats look killer! I’m not a hotdog eater either, but these I could do. Love that relish!
Hahaha….. OK, I should explain why I am chuckling loudly. I skimmed through the photos and headed straight to the part of the recipe detailing the mango relish which, for me, is the highlight. When I saw the first comment about googling brats, I went back and read the part about “grilling the brats” and thought “whoa! that’s a bit harsh – just what did those children get up to to deserve that punishment?”. Because, where I come from, brats are simply obnoxious children!!!!
Yum! I love hot dogs, they are summer to me and are very delicious. These look great and can’t wait to try it out!
Leslie
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Perfect timing. I have been messing with hot dogs for like two weeks. These look dope.
Great ideas! Gourmet hotdog? This is awesome. You’ve got a knack for perfect picnic and patriotic food! Great work!
xx Sydney
A hot dog was never covered so well.
I’m not usually a brat or hot dog person, but for these I’ll definitely make an exception. They sound wonderful! And I can’t wait to try the relish. I love the mixture of spicy and fruit. 🙂
How cute!
I am with ya there…hot dogs are really not my thing. Unlessssss you bring in gourmet dogs like these. Then I am totally there! And that skateboard? Genius to use it as a prop!
Yum! Love brats, but Whole Foods also carries organic grass-fed beef hot dogs that are awesome! Can’t wait to try that relish!
Oddly, I do hotdogs, only the dashchund kind though. Got two of them and due to the ridiculous fireworks being shot off constantly this time of year, I have to sleep with them at night and comfort them! So basically this meal would pacify me when I’m all cranky because of the situation. Like you said, it’s all about the toppings anyhow. Do these dogs come with a trip to Hawaii by any chance?
no hot dogs nor bratwurst for me either, though I do like a spicy brasilian or italian sausage!!
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I’m such a dufus, I had to google brats (laugh all you might). We still call them their full name here. Anyway, as you said that’s not the point. It’s the sauce and the salsa which by the way I love and cannot wait for summer to be here already! I tend to buy polish smoked pork sausages which are a lot less processed than franks (see what I did there). My uncle makes his own, so when we head north I get some from him. The car smells like garlic. Love this recipe, thanks for sharing! Pinning.