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Real Smoke Flavor Elevates Classic Summer Grilling Dishes

(StatePoint) From patriotic holidays to park side barbecues to casual weeknight dinners, you can elevate your grilling game this summer with premium ingredients, and some culinary inspiration.To help you get started, Bear Mountain BBQ, maker of 100% all-natural hardwood pellets for pellet grills and smokers, has asked two of their favorite chefs to share new takes on grilling classics.First up are these loaded, smoky Elote Hot Dogs, brought to you by Bear Mountain ambassador, Meiko Temple:Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesServes: 8 hot dogsIngredients• 1/3 cup mayonnaise• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice• 1 teaspoon tajin seasoning• 1 teaspoon Cholula hot sauce (optional)• 4 ears corn, husks removed• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro• 1/3 cup grated Cotija cheese (option: grate additional for garnish)• 1 clove garlic, minced• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, garnish• 8 jumbo hot dogs, butterflied• 8 hot dog buns• Bear Mountain BBQ’s Chef’s Choice Pellets, available exclusively at WalmartInstructions1.

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