Fully cooked hot dogs can gain more flavor on the grill through a simple marinade. A three-ingredient mix uses Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire, and soy sauce to add spice, umami depth, and saltiness. Hot dogs should be scored with a sharp knife before marinating so the flavors permeate and the casings are less likely to burst during grilling. Place the hot dogs in a sealable bag with the marinade and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes or overnight. Grill until warmed through and charred to the desired level. Additional marinade ingredients can be adjusted based on the hot dog and desired flavor, including sugars for caramelization and spicy additions for heat.
"A recipe from the Louisiana Woman Blog recommends a three-ingredient marinade made with Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire, and soy sauce. This combination of ingredients truly makes a good hot dog even better. Between the spice of your favorite brand of Cajun seasoning, the uniquely umami flavors from the Worcestershire, and an extra bit of depth and saltiness from the soy sauce, it's an unbeatable marinade."
"Simply load the fully cooked franks into a sealable plastic bag with the marinade and leave them in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes or overnight. You should take care to score your hot dogs using a sharp knife prior to putting them in the marinade to allow everything to properly permeate while the hot dogs soak. This will also keep them from bursting over the heat of your barbecue grill."
"From there, it's just a matter of letting the hot dogs warm up and char on the barbecue as much or as little as you prefer. With just Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire, and soy sauce, your marinated hot dogs will be a hit. You certainly don't have to stop there, though. Consider the type of hot dogs you're planning on cooking and how different ingredients in your marinade will affect the end result and flavor."
"For example, sugars will caramelize when exposed to heat, which can give your grilled hot dog a more crispy and sweeter finish if you use something like brown sugar, barbecue sauce, or similar in your marinade. A splash of hot sauce, chopped peppers, or spicy seasonings wi"
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