Hot Dogs with Pickle Keto Hot Dog Bun

With just a pickle you can make this amazing keto pickle hot dogs that are the perfect way to have a low carb hot dog bun. Pickle hot dogs are the perfect way to eat a keto hot dog!

Hot Dogs with Pickle Keto Hot Dog Bun

Keto Hot dogs on a pickle bun is my solution to a low carb hot dog bun. Yes there are tons of recipes online for making homemade keto hot dog rolls but to be honest the amount of work that goes into making a low carb hot dog roll at home is not something I have the patience for.

I tested out using a sandwich bread chaffle and it worked great. However recently I made a Tuna Sandwich with a pickle and oh yum! Then I thought to myself, this would be amazing with a hot dog! I like pickles on my hot dog, and normally I eat a hot dog with pickles, mustard and diced onions.

It worked perfectly when I used a pickle as my low carb hot dog bun, and the flavor combo pickle and hot dog is amazing normally, but even better when you use a pickle as a bun.

Low Carb Grilling Recipes

• Grilled Steak with Rosemary Garlic Butter
• Chili Lime Chicken
• Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
• Grilled Korean Wings
• Steak with Blue cheese and chives butter
• Keto Big Mac
• Buffalo Chicken Burgers

Best Keto Hot Dogs

Not all hot dogs are created equal. You want a high quality non processed hot dog. There are quite a few brands that are the best hot dogs to eat while eating a low carb diet or keto.

• Applegate Naturals
• Simple Nature Organic Hotdogs (Found at Aldi)
• Hebrew National Uncured Beef Franks
• Hebrew National Beef Franks

Best Low Carb Hot Dog Toppings

• Sugar-free ketuchup
• onions
• yellow mustard
• mayo
• Cheese
• brown mustard

Low Carb Side Dishes to go with Keto Hot Dogs

The great thing about hot dogs is there are so many tasty side dishes that pair well with them!

• Low Carb Broccoli Salad with Bacon
• Keto Cheddar Biscuits
• Keto Cheddar Bay Biscuit
• Keto Mac and Cheese
• Low Carb Broccoli Slaw
• Mashed Cauliflower
• Stuffed Mushrooms
• Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Tips for Making Hot dog bun with a pickle

You need to buy the pickles that come in the large jar that will be about the size of a hot dog. Hengstenberg Traditional German Barrel Pickles, Best Maid Sour Pickles, Heinz Genuine Whole Dill Pickles, McClure’s Garlic Dill Pickles and Vlasic Kosher Dill Whole Pickles will all work well.

Use a sharp knife and cut the pickle slowly so you do not cut thru the whole pickle.

How to Cook a Hot dog

There are a few different ways that you can cook hot dogs. My preferred way is on the grill.

How to Grill Hot Dogs

Spray the grill with non stick cooking spray.

Preheat the grill for 10-15 minutes, once the grill is heated turn the heat to medium for regular hot dogs and medium low for lower fat content hot dogs.

Lay the hot dogs horizontal on the grill. 

Using tongs roll the hot dogs over until each hot dog has grill marks and the end of the hot dog starts to split.

Depending on the size of the hot dog and your grill it will take between 5 and 15 minutes to grill hot dogs.

How to Pan Fry Hot Dogs

In a medium sized skillet or frying pan cover the service with half an inch of water.

Turn the heat to medium high and heat the pan until the water starts to boil off.

Add the hot dogs to the skillet and roll them frequently to get them browned on all sides.

Hot Dogs with Pickle Hot Dog Buns Ingredients

• Hot Dogs
• pickles
• toppings of choice

How to Make Hot Dogs with Pickle Hot Dog Buns

Cook hot dogs using preferred method.

Cut pickle for hot dog bun. Cut the pickles lengthwise like a hot dog bun making sure you don’t cut all the way through the pickle.

Place hot dog in pickle bun.

Top with favorite toppings.