Curly Hot dogs

Spring has finally arrived! It's a great season to BBQ, go on a picnic, or attend outdoor events! If you're looking for an unique menu item for an outdoor party or event, then you should try Curly Hot Dogs! Hot dogs are very popular with most people.....especially kids. By partially slicing the Hot Dogs you can create all kinds of curly fun shapes. Try it!!

First, Stick the bamboo skewer down the center of the Hot Dog. 

I found 100 Skewers at Walmart for only $1.

Second, cut approximately 1/3 of the way into the Hot Dog.

Next, start to roll the Hot Dog around while angling the knife to create a Helix down the side.

The thinner the slices, the longer it takes to cut.

I am almost done!

Once the cutting is complete, center the Hot Dog on the skewer. 

Carefully spread the Hot Dog apart by pulling on both ends.  Make sure to have even spacing between the slices for grilling.

This was my first attempt at slicing the helix down the Hot Dog.  It was challenging at first, but I quickly found the technique.  It might look ugly, but the taste was unchanged! 

Now its Grilling Time!  Line up the skewers and let the heat do the work.

Rotate a couple times during Grilling to allow for even cooking.  Keep an eye on the grease as it will start to collect on the grill surface and sear the Hot Dogs. 

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< Ingredients>

    Hot dogs

    bamboo skewer

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<Instructions>

1. Stick the bamboo skewer down the center of the Hot Dog. 

2. Start to roll the Hot Dog around while angling the knife to create a Helix down the side.

3. Once the cutting is complete, center the Hot Dog on the skewer. Carefully spread the Hot Dog apart by pulling on both ends.  Make sure to have even spacing between the slices for grilling.

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