Hoisin Glazed Hot Dogs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, minced, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
• 8 hot dogs
• 8 hot dog buns, split
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Heat hoisin, honey, gingerroot and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Allow sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes then remove from heat.

3. 3

   Reserve ¼ cup of sauce.

4. 4

   Lightly score diagonal cuts across the hot dogs.

5. 5

   Liberally brush hot dogs with sauce.

6. 6

   Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for the direct grilling method, using medium heat.

7. 7

   Place hot dogs on grill rack, about 4 to 5 inches from the heat. Cook hot dogs over direct medium heat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, basting often with the sauce.

8. 8

   During last 3 to 4 minutes, open hot dog buns and lightly toast them over indirect heat.

9. 9

   Brush buns with reserved hoisin sauce.

10. 10

    Place hot dogs into heated buns.

11. 11

    Sprinkle chopped green onions atop hot dogs.