Really good Nathan’s beef weenies cooked to plump delicious juicy perfection on the Traeger grill – what could be better? My Traeger grill is a special custom made Pink Pig.  It’s my go-to grill for foods that do not require a high temperature char or long slow moist cooking.  In my opinion, a Traeger grill is like an outdoor oven.  It works best for foods that need to cook at about 350 to 400 degrees with just a scant amount of smoke.

Now.  What you put on top of a hot dog is an intensely personal choice.  I have learned from experience that there is a big difference between “chili,” and “hot dog chili.”  The best hot dog chili comes from a can!  And it’s delicious with yellow mustard and Thai slaw.  The result is tangy and spicy, taking this simple meal over the top.  Chopsley’s Thai Slaw recipe is on this site – it’s a salty, sweet and sour condiment that adds a piquant crunch to the dog.  The soft bun, the juicy dog, the tang of the mustard… don’t feel guilty about eating a hot dog… just make it the best hot dog ever eaten!