I’m so excited to share this super-easy trick that makes hot dogs even better. They look pretty cool, too. My mom started doing this when I was a kid and we’ve been doing it ever since. Cutting them allows your favorite marinade or barbecue sauce to get all in the crevices to add even more flavor.

I used Ball Park Bun Size Beef Franks for these. You can find them at every Walmart.

Fire up the grill and jazz up your hot dog with a delicious marinade. (Southern Bite)

This simple trick will make you a grill legend this summer, I promise.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”