Ingredients
- 4 grilled beef hot dogs
- 4 toasted hot dog buns
- Homemade coleslaw
- Yellow mustard
- Chili (optional)
- Diced onions (optional)
Assembly
- Grill the hot dogs until browned and slightly charred.
- Toast the buns until lightly crisp.
- Place each hot dog in a bun.
- Add mustard or chili if desired.
- Top with a generous scoop of chilled coleslaw.
- Serve immediately with chips, baked beans, or potato salad.
The Final Verdict
Putting coleslaw on a hot dog is far from a new trend—it’s a longtime cookout favorite in many regions. The cool, creamy crunch pairs surprisingly well with a smoky grilled hot dog, especially when the bun is toasted and the slaw is fresh.
If you’re a fan of classic ketchup-and-mustard dogs, you may prefer to keep things simple. But if you’re looking to try something different, a slaw dog offers a delicious mix of flavors and textures that’s earned its place at backyard barbecues for decades.
Whether you pile on the coleslaw or stick with traditional toppings, the best hot dog is the one made exactly the way you enjoy it.
