Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog – these Whole30 hot dog skewers are the best dang thing summer has ever seen. Three uniquely delicious hot dog combos that are perfect for kids and adults. You’ve never seen hot dogs quite like this!
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What’s more American than a hot dog? I’ll give honorary mention to football, pontoons, and Bruno Mars, but hot dogs are just so…patriotic. Did you know the original name of the hot dog was ‘meat-encased load of junk’? Ok I made that up, but hot dogs generally aren’t associated with healthy living.
It’s because hot dogs are usually filled with CRAP. There, I said it. I never thought in a million years I’d be serving hot dogs for our family on the regular, knowing all too well the ‘typical’ ingredients like hydrolyzed soy protein, sodium nitrite, hydrolyzed corn protein, dextrose, sodium erythorbate, and the list goes on. Soooo appetizing, right?!
Until I discovered Applegate Naturals® Beef Hot Dogs and my life has never been the same.
100% grassfed beef and non-GMO project verified, but what’s even more impressive is the list of ingredients. Beef, water, then sea salt, paprika, dehydrated onion, spices, nutmeg oil, and celery powder. THAT’S IT! Miracle wieners.
Cross my heart you’ll always find a package of these either in my refrigerator or freezer – so convenient for quick lunches or dinners. But let’s just talk about the concept of Whole30 hot dog skewers, shall we?
Super simple, customizable, AND adult + kid friendly. Best part is, you won’t even have to turn on your oven for these new summer staples. In just a few minutes you’ll have fun and healthy skewers to feed a crowd (or your ‘lil family) that are both paleo and Whole30 compliant. Yes, a Whole30 hot dog – thank you Applegate.
Whole30 Hot Dog Skewers
Classic Hot Dog Skewer
A what’s more classic than a hot dog served with ketchup, mustard, onions, and relish? Try it on a skewer by arranging the hot dogs staked with sliced dill pickles and onion, then ketchup and mustard drizzled all over hot off the grill.
PrintWhole30 Classic Hot Dog Skewers
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 3 skewers 1x
Ingredients
- 3 Applegate Naturals® Beef Hot Dogs
- 2 dill pickles
- sliced red or white onion
- ketchup & mustard
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 400 degrees
- Slice the hot dogs, dill pickle, and onion into large segments
- Thread the ingredients through a wood or metal skewer
- Place the skewers on the grill for 3 minutes per side
- Serve with ketchup and mustard
BLT Hot Dog Skewer
Bacon wrapped anything is amazing (especially with Applegate Naturals® No Sugar Bacon) but wrapped around uncured beef hot dogs with blistered grape tomatoes?! Believe it. These are perfect served with folded romaine lettuce threaded on the end of the skewer after grilling.
PrintWhole30 BLT Hot Dog Skewers
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 3 skewers 1x
Ingredients
- 3 Applegate Naturals® Beef Hot Dogs
- 9 slices Applegate Naturals® No Sugar Bacon
- 9 grape tomatoes
- romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 400 degrees
- Slice the hot dogs into thirds and wrap each segment with one slice of bacon
- Thread the bacon-wrapped hot dogs and grape tomatoes through a wood or metal skewer
- Place the skewers on the grill for 3-4 minutes per side (until bacon is fully cooked)
- Add folded or rolled romaine lettuce pieces to the top and bottom of the skewer after removed from grill
Hawaiian Hot Dog Skewer
Grilled pineapple and hot dogs are the ying to my yang. I love the pop of juicy flavor combined with each piece of dog. It’s an unlikely combo that works beautifully.
PrintWhole30 Hawaiian Hot Dog Skewers
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 3 skewers 1x
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 400 degrees
- Slice the hot dogs, pineapple, and red onion into large segments
- Thread the ingredients through a wood or metal skewer
- Place the skewers on the grill for 3 minutes per side
Who knew hot dogs could be so fun?! I love each of these Whole30 hot dog skewers for different reasons, and love Applegate even more for making a squeaky clean summer American classic!
Be sure to check out this Whole30 Instant Pot Turkey Bacon Ranch Meatloaf using Applegate Naturals® No Sugar Bacon for more healthy dinner inspiration.
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