Hot Honey Pretzel Dogs with Hot Honey Mustard Sauce

Pretzel Dogs

1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Divide pizza dough into 12 strips. Wrap each strip tightly around a cocktail sausage.
3. In a large pot, bring water and baking soda to a boil. Carefully boil each pretzel dog for 20–30 seconds, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
4. Brush each pretzel dog with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until deep golden brown.
6. While still warm, brush with melted butter and drizzle lightly with Mike's Hot Honey.

Hot Honey Mustard Sauce

1. In a small bowl, combine mayo, grainy mustard, Mike's Hot Honey, chopped pickled peppers, vinegar or pickle brine, and black pepper.
2. Mix until smooth and chill.
3. Serve alongside warm pretzel dogs for dipping.

Optional Garnish

• Chives
• Extra pickled peppers
• Flaky salt

Pro Tips

• Pat the cocktail sausages dry before wrapping — it helps the dough stick.
• Don't skip the baking soda bath. That's what gives them the classic deep pretzel color and chew.
• Drizzle the hot honey while the pretzel dogs are still warm so it soaks into every twist.

Perfect Partners

Serve alongside:

• A cold lager or hard cider
• Crispy waffle fries
• A pile of pickles
• Anything else you'd want at the tailgate

Make It Your Own

• Swap cocktail sausages for full-size hot dogs (cut the dough strips longer).
• Try with bratwurst or kielbasa for a heartier bite.
• Add everything bagel seasoning instead of (or with) coarse salt.
• Brush with garlic butter before the final hot honey drizzle.