Bloody Finger Hot Dogs for Halloween

Turn ordinary hot dogs into creepy severed fingers with this easy Halloween recipe.

20 min Serves 1 Medium

Our own summary of the original by Salty Canary — the full post and photos live at saltycanary.com.

These Bloody Finger Hot Dogs are a spooky twist on a classic cookout food. With simple cuts to create nails and knuckles, then boiled and served in ketchup-slathered buns, they're perfect for a Halloween party. An optional onion slice adds an extra touch of realism.

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove.

To create the fingernail effect, cut two slits along the sides of the hot dog, then a straight cut across the top. Make a curved cut for the bottom of the nail bed, then carefully slice off the top piece to form the nail. Refer to the blog photo for sizing.

For the knuckles, make one slit down the middle, then two crescent-shaped slits above and below it. Halfway between that knuckle and the nail, add two more crescent slits. Finally, add two crescent slits at the bottom.

Boil the hot dogs for 4 to 5 minutes.

Place each finger into a hot dog bun that has been generously spread with ketchup. Smear extra ketchup on the bottom of each finger and a bit at the top of the bun.

Optionally, add a thinly sliced square of white onion as a fingernail, though this extra step is not necessary.