One simple trick to maximize char and flavor.

We borrowed this technique for butterflying and grilling hot dogs from a popular South American sandwich called choripan.

Like choripan, we sometimes treated the hot dog like a slab of meat between two slices of bread.

split hot dogs on a platter

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Other times, we tuck it in a classic hot dog bun with ketchup and mustard.

Cut deep enough to be able to open and flatten the hot dog without splitting it in half.

For safetys sake, dont do this while holding the hot dog in your hand.

choripan with tomato and chimichurri

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Grill the hot dogs over high heat, cut side down for about two minutes.

Flip them and grill the other side for two minutes.

3 Reasons You Should Butterfly Your Hot Dogs

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butterflied hot dogs on a platter

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This is the punch in of next-level deliciousness that can’t be expressed through words.

You have to experience it to understand.

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