Classic Griddle Hot Dogs with Toasted Buns

Yields: Varies depending on how many you want to cook! (e.g., 6 servings)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 8-15 minutes
Ingredients:
6-12 hot dogs (your favorite brand and type – beef, pork, uncured, etc.)
6-12 hot dog buns
1-2 tbsp butter (for buns, optional)
Optional for the hot dogs: Cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or a spray) if your hot dogs aren’t greasy enough on their own.
Popular Toppings (Choose your favorites!):
Ketchup
Mustard (yellow, Dijon, spicy brown)
Relish (sweet or dill)
Chopped white onion
Chili
Cheese sauce or shredded cheese
Sauerkraut
Pickle spears (as seen in your image!)
Jalapeños (sliced)
Bacon bits
Equipment:
Blackstone Griddle
Spatula and/or tongs
Hot dog rack (like the one pictured, if you have one)
Griddle dome lid (optional, for steaming buns or melting cheese)
Instructions:
Preheat Griddle:
Heat your Blackstone griddle to medium heat (medium-low for buns, medium-high for faster hot dog cooking). You can create different heat zones if needed.
Cook the Hot Dogs:
Direct on Griddle: If you don’t have a rack, place the hot dogs directly on the griddle. Cook, turning occasionally with tongs, for 8-12 minutes, or until they are heated through and have a nice char and snap to the casing.
Using a Hot Dog Rack (like pictured): Place the hot dogs into the rack’s slots. Place the entire rack onto the griddle. Cook, turning the rack or hot dogs periodically, until they are heated through and have a good sear on all sides, about 10-15 minutes. The holes in the rack will allow the heat to circulate.
Toast the Buns:
While the hot dogs are cooking (or once they’re almost done), prepare the buns.
Buttered Buns (Recommended): Lightly butter the inside of each hot dog bun.
Direct on Griddle: Place the buttered side of the buns directly on a cooler section of the griddle. Toast for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden brown.
Using a Hot Dog Rack: If your rack is designed to hold the buns as well, place the buns in their designated slots. You can brush them with butter first. Cook on the griddle for 2-4 minutes, or until warmed and lightly toasted.
Steamed Buns (using a dome): If you prefer softer, steamed buns, place the buns on a cooler part of the griddle, splash a small amount of water nearby (not directly on the buns), and cover with a griddle dome for 1-2 minutes.
Assemble and Serve:
Once hot dogs are cooked and buns are toasted, transfer them to your serving station.
Place a hot dog in each bun.
Let everyone customize their hot dog with their favorite toppings!
Enjoy your perfectly cooked griddle hot dogs!