Barbequed (BBQ) Carrot Hot Dogs

Difficulty:
1/5

Surprise your friends at your next barbecue with these flavourful grilled carrots smothered in a sweet tangy maple-mustard glaze. A hit with everyone!

 

Ingredients:

  • 6 thick, large carrots
  • 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) maple syrup
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) grainy mustard
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black pepper
  • 6 rustic hotdog buns
  • Oil, for grill

 

Method:

  • Trim and peel carrots to resemble hot dog wieners.
  • Add vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, soy sauce, grainy mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and pepper to a large saucepan. Stir to combine.
  • Add carrots.
  • Bring liquid and carrots to a gentle boil and turn down to medium heat. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until carrots are almost fork tender.
  • Remove carrots from saucepan and keep reducing liquid until slightly thickened.
  • Brush grill with oil.
  • Place carrots on grill and cook, turning once or twice to create grill marks. Baste with reduced maple mustard glaze on all sides while grilling. Remove from grill once charred.
  • Slice and toast hot dog buns on grill.
  • Add one grilled carrot to each toasted bun.
  • Drizzle with excess glaze.