Sassafras Campfire Hot Dogs
Take your next outdoor cooking adventure to a whole new level with these Sassafras Campfire Hot Dogs—a rustic twist on a campfire classic that infuses your meal with the subtle, aromatic essence of natural sassafras. This unique recipe uses freshly cut and cleaned sassafras branches as skewers, imparting a delicate, woodsy flavor to juicy, fire-roasted hot dogs. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time and customizable with toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, pickle relish, and chopped onions, these hot dogs are the perfect blend of simplicity and gourmet flair. Ideal for camping trips or backyard bonfires, this recipe delivers smoky, nostalgic comfort food with an unforgettable natural twist. Gather around the glowing embers and indulge in the rustic charm of Sassafras Campfire Hot Dogs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces hot dogs
- 8 pieces hot dog buns
- 8 pieces sassafras branches (slender, freshly cut, and cleaned)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup mustard
- 0.5 cup pickle relish
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup chopped onions
Instructions
Start by preparing the sassafras branches. Use fresh, slender branches that are roughly the diameter of a pencil or slightly thicker. Strip off any leaves and bark, and clean the branches thoroughly with water to remove any dirt or residue.
Carefully sharpen one end of each sassafras branch into a pointed tip, ideal for skewering the hot dogs.
Begin a campfire and allow it to burn down until you’re left with hot embers. This ensures even cooking and avoids charring the hot dogs too quickly.
Skewer one hot dog onto each sassafras branch, inserting the pointed tip through one end of the hot dog and pushing it through until it's secure in the middle.
Hold the skewered hot dog over the hot embers, rotating slowly to cook evenly. This should take about 5-7 minutes until the hot dogs are heated through and lightly browned.
While the hot dogs cook, warm the hot dog buns near the fire by wrapping them in foil and placing them on a rock or log close to the heat. Allow them to warm for approximately 3 minutes.
Once the hot dogs are cooked, carefully slide them off the sassafras branches and into the warmed buns.
Top with your desired condiments: ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Sassafras Campfire Hot Dogs with a subtle hint of natural, woodsy sassafras flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.1 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.9 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 336 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 9864 mg | 429% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 373.9 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.0 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.0 g | ||
| Protein | 114.3 g | 229% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1688 mg | 130% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 903 mg | 19% | |
*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.
