Did you know July 13 is National Beans and Franks Day in the United States? Beans and Franks date back to the early 1900s when “frankfurters” were becoming popular in America. To celebrate, here's a delicious recipe!
Set the Big Green Egg for direct cooking at 450°F/232°C.
Pre-heat the cast iron Dutch Oven on the grill grate. To ensure that the dish has the natural lump charcoal live-fire flavor, avoid covering the Dutch Oven with a lid while cooking.
Prepare the egg noodles according to the package. Strain, add butter, salt to taste and set aside.
Add EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) and chopped sweet onions to the Dutch Oven on the Big Green Egg and sauté until golden brown. Add sliced hot dogs and continue to brown with the oil and onions. Pour in three cans of baked beans, followed by the brown sugar and BBQ sauce. Stir well to combine all ingredients together.
Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat by closing the top and bottom evens and continue to simmer. Stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes.
Serve over egg noodles or in a bowl like chili and top with the green onions before serving. Enjoy!
By using Big Green Egg and Cast Iron Dutch Oven you can make this classic comfort dish even tastier than ever!
Consider adding bacon for another level of flavor. Or heat things up by adding some crushed red pepper or sriracha.
Recipe and photo from Big Green Egg.