Gourmet Hot Dog Recipes? You Bet!

By: Daniel Z. Kane..

I don't know anybody who doesn't like hot dogs. And, here are some recipes that will make yours even better.

CROCKPOT CHILI DOGS- serves 6-8: found at southernfood.about.com

You'll need:

1 pound hot dogs, 1 large onion finely chopped, 2 cans of chili with beans (15 ounces each), 1 teaspoon chili powder, 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, hot dog buns

Preparation instructions:

Combine hot dogs, chopped onion, chili, and chili powder in the slow cooker; stir well. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 9 hours, or high 3 to 4 hours. Spoon sauce over hot dogs in rolls and top each with a little shredded cheese.

HOISIN GLAZED DOGS- serves 4: found at hot-dog.org

Ingredients:

cup of hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of minced fresh ginger root, peeled, teaspoon of minced fresh garlic, 8 hot dogs, 8 buns, split, cup of chopped green onions

Preparation:

Heat hoisin, honey, gingerroot and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Allow sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes then remove from heat. Reserve cup sauce. Lightly score diagonal cuts across the hot dogs. Liberally brush hot dogs with sauce. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for the direct grilling method, using medium heat. Place hot dogs on grill rack, about 4 to 5 inches from the heat. Cook hot dogs over direct medium heat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, basting often with the sauce. During last 3 to 4 minutes, open hot dog buns and lightly toast them over indirect heat. Brush buns with reserved hoisin sauce. Place hot dogs into heated buns. Sprinkle chopped green onions atop hot dogs.

YOCCO'S HOT DOG SAUCE- found at thatsmyhome.com You'll need: 1 pound of ground meat, 1 medium onion, 3 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 3/4 teaspoon of oregano, 3/4 teaspoon of cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 2 cups of water

Preparation instructions:

Brown meat (breaking up pieces) and onions; drain. (At this point you can run it through a little chopper if you want it smaller). Add spices; mix well. Add water and simmer one hour. Can be frozen.

HOT SWEET VIDALIA ONION RELISH- found at razzledazzlerecipes.com

Ingredients:

1 T. oil, 1 Vidalia onion, diced, One-fourth each: red and green bell pepper, diced, 2 T. chopped fresh parsley, 1 T. lime juice, 1 t. chopped fresh mint, 1/2 t. honey, 1/4 t. each: salt and cayenne pepper

Preparation directions:

Heat the oil in a skillet at the medium high setting. Saute the peppers and onion. Remove from the heat when the onions are translucent and the peppers have wilted slightly. Stir in the ingredients that remain and serve while still warm.

HONEST ABE'S CORN RELISH- yields 1/2 cup- found at hot-dog.org

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 1 cup extra-sweet corn kernels, fresh cooked or frozen and thawed, cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut into small pieces, cup finely chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves, 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation instructions:

Whip oil and vinegar together in a medium bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in corn, tomatoes, onion and basil. Cover and chill. Spoon 2 tablespoons corn relish atop cooked hot dogs in a heated bun.

Happy eating.

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Daniel Z. Kane is a former school counselor and current university dean. He has created websites on online degrees and online degree programs and on online colleges.
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