Dinner

Sticky Hot Dog Jackets Recipe

ByCleo Brixton November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

Introduction

Sticky hot dog jackets are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional baked potatoes. Combining sweet and tangy glazed sausages with creamy mustard mayonnaise, this dish is perfect for a casual barbecue or a comforting dinner.

A white plate with a light blue patterned rim holds a meal of grilled sausages and baked potatoes. The plate contains three whole golden-brown baked potatoes with a coarse salt topping, and four grilled sausages with dark char marks. Two sausages rest on top of two halved baked potatoes, which are filled with creamy white sauce speckled with green herbs. Next to these is a small white bowl filled with the same creamy herb sauce. A silver spoon with a white handle lies beside the bowl on the white marbled texture surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 baking potatoes, each about 225g (8oz)
Olive oil for brushing
2 tbsp maple syrup or clear honey
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp wholegrain mustard
1 tsp tomato purée
8 pork sausages
8 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tsp wholegrain mustard
3 tbsp snipped chives or finely chopped spring onion

Instructions

Step 1: Rub the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with salt (preferably flakes) and black pepper. Wrap each potato in double-thickness foil. Cook on the barbecue for 1 hour, turning frequently, until tender. Alternatively, bake unwrapped in a fan oven at 180°C (conventional 200°C/gas mark 6) for the same time.
Step 2: While the potatoes cook, mix maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp wholegrain mustard, and tomato purée to create a glaze. Brush the glaze over the sausages.
Step 3: Cook the sausages on the barbecue, turning and basting often with the glaze, for about 10 minutes until cooked through and sticky.
Step 4: Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, 2 tsp wholegrain mustard, and chopped chives or spring onion in a small bowl.
Step 5: Unwrap the potatoes and carefully split each one down the middle. Add a generous spoonful of the mustard mayo, then place two sausages inside each potato like a hot dog.
Step 6: Serve immediately with a fresh leafy salad for a complete meal.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausages with grilled halloumi or veggie sausages and use a vegan mayo.
Add a sprinkle of grated cheese or crispy bacon bits inside the potato for extra flavor.
If you don’t have a barbecue, the sausages can be cooked under a grill or in a frying pan, just brush on the glaze and baste regularly.

Storage

Store any leftover cooked potatoes and sausages in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through. To keep the jacket crispy, avoid reheating wrapped in foil.

How to Serve

A white plate with a light blue pattern holds four baked potatoes with golden-brown skin sprinkled with coarse salt, three grilled sausages with dark char marks placed on the potatoes and the plate, and a small white bowl filled with creamy white sauce speckled with green herbs. A spoon with a white handle rests next to the bowl on the plate. The plate is on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare this dish indoors without a barbecue?

Yes, you can bake the potatoes in the oven and cook the sausages under a grill or in a frying pan. Just remember to brush and baste the sausages with the glaze frequently to get that sticky coating.

What can I use if I don’t have maple syrup or honey?

You can substitute the maple syrup or honey with light golden syrup, agave nectar, or even a small amount of brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.