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Take a taste of the tropics with these Hawaiian Hot Dogs – grilled hot dogs topped with grilled fresh pineapple and onions for a Hawaiian flair.

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Serve these hot dogs up with a side of Hawaiian Macaroni Salad for the perfect summer meal!

Hawaiian Hot Dog on a plate with chips

Originally posted July 18, 2012 – Memorial Day is right around the corner, and while I won’t be cooking anything on the grill this year (I’ll be road tripping – woo hoo!), I’ve still got grilling on my mind. Maybe because Memorial Day normally signals the start of grilling season. If you’re a long time reader to Taste and Tell, you’ll know that I love hot dogs, and these Hawaiian Hot Dogs are right at the top of the hot dog recipes that I love the most. I rephotographed this recipe last summer, but thought that I’d bring this recipe to the front now in preparations for Memorial Day.

The original post from 2012 follows:

Towards the beginning of the summer, I decided that this would be the summer that I would get over my fear of the grill. I’m very comfortable and confident in the kitchen, but take me out to the back yard, and I feel totally out of my element.

pineapple, onion, and barbecue sauce for Hawaiian Hot Dogs

I haven’t been totally up on my goal. I’ve only been out on the grill myself (without sending my husband) and handful of times this year, but I’m getting more and more confident. I still wouldn’t trust myself with a good steak, but hot dogs? Of course!!

Today’s hot dog is more than just a grilled hot dog, though. Two of my favorite things on the grill are pineapple and onions, and this recipe combines those – with a touch of barbecue sauce – to create a hot dog with a tropical flair. The pineapple and onion both get nice and caramelized and they bring a wonderful, sweet touch to these dogs.

These Hawaiian Hot Dogs are so easy and would be perfect for a backyard bbq. In fact, I’m thinking that if I were to throw a party, I’d like to do a hot dog bar. This topping would for sure make a showing. I’m a huge fan of the sweet/savory mix, and this gives me both.

Hot dog topped with grilled pineapple, onion, and barbecue sauce

Want more hot dog recipes?

Coney Island Hot Dogs
Cordon Bleu Dogs
Pizza Dogs

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Hawaiian Hot Dog on a plate with chips

Hawaiian Hot Dogs

4.50 from 2 votes
Author: Deborah Harroun
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 hot dogs
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
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Take a taste of the tropics with these Hawaiian Hot Dogs – grilled hot dogs topped with grilled fresh pineapple and onions for a Hawaiian flair.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 of a fresh pineapple peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 red onion
  • 1/4 cup prepared barbecue sauce
  • 8 hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns

Instructions

  • Heat a grill to medium. Place the pineapple and onion on the grill and brush with the barbecue sauce. Continue to baste with barbecue sauce until the pineapple and onion are both soft.
  • Meanwhile, grill the hot dogs until warmed through.
  • Remove pineapple and onion from the grill and dice. Mix together in a bowl with the extra barbecue sauce, if desired. Serve the hot dogs with the pineapple and onion relish.

Recipe Notes:

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1hot dog, Calories: 268kcal (13%), Carbohydrates: 36g (12%), Protein: 6g (12%), Fat: 9g (14%), Saturated Fat: 3g (19%), Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 15mg (5%), Sodium: 416mg (18%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 11g (12%)
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    • Deborah says

      @Joanne, Hawaiian pizza is one of my favs! And you could do a veggie dog with the pineapple and onions, and I bet it would fab as well! (Although I have to admit that I’ve never had a veggie dog. I should try one one of these days – all for the sake of research 🙂 )

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    • Deborah says

      @Chels R., yeah, I don’t know what it is about grilling that is so terrifying, but I’m right there with you! But I’m slowly trying to overcome that fear, even if it is just with hot dogs!

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  11. Kim says

    I’m really enjoying the week of hot dogs! I’m a little shaky cooking outdoors on the grill as well, but hot dogs are the perfect thing to practice with.

    Love this hot dog and those buns look terrific!

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