Carrot Dogs
Ingredients:
4 large carrots
1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1/4 tsp liquid smoke
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
dash of ground cloves
4 whole grain hot dog buns, warmed or toasted
Instructions:
Peel carrots and trim to the length of your hot dog buns. Trim wide end to make a consistent thickness with the narrower end. Place carrots in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Cover pan and bring to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook carrots 8 to 10 minutes, until just tender. Drain well.
Place carrots in a large resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade… in a bowl combine the next 11 ingredients (through cloves) and ½ cup water. Pour over carrots; seal bag. Chill and marinate 12-24 hours, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade.
Grill carrots over medium-high 10-15 minutes or until grill marks start to appear, turning occasionally. Or place carrots in a foil-lined baking pan and bake at 450°F 15- 20 minutes or until lightly browned on edges.
Place carrots in buns and load on your favorite toppings.
Enjoy with your favorite toppings; ketchup, mustard, relish, onion, chili, sauerkraut.