Just about everyone likes hot dogs. In the backyard, at the game, or on the strrets of a busy city, they're easy to enjoy. And, here are 5 more ways to enjoy them, courtesy of the listed websites.
CROCKPOT CHILI DOGS- 6-8 servings: from southernfood.about.com
Required ingredients:
1 pound hot dogs, 1 large onion, chopped finely, 2 cans chili with beans (15 oz each), 1 teaspoon chili powder, 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese, and hot dog rolls
Preparation instructions:
Combine the hot dogs, the chopped onion, the chili, and the chili powder in your slow cooker. Stir well. Put the cover on the cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-9 hours. Put the hot dogs in the rolls, use a spoon to add sauces, and put cheese on top.
HOISIN GLAZED DOGS- serves 4 people: thanks to 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 instructions:
To make the sauce, heat hoisin, honey, gingerroot and garlic in a small saucepan, at medium temperature. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, and remove from the burner. Put aside cup sauce. Use a knife to lightly score diagonal cuts across the hot dogs. Brush lots of sauce on the hot dogs. Cook for 10-12 minutes on a charcoal grill or gas grill, with the hot dogs 4-5 inches from the heat source. Baste often with the sauce. When the hot dogs are 3-4 minutes from being ready, open the buns and toast them over indirect heat, being careful not too burn them. Brush the buns with the reserved hoisin sauce and put the hot dogs in them. Add chopped green onions to taste.
YOCCO'S HOT DOG SAUCE- found at thatsmyhome.com Required ingredients: 1 pound ground meat, 1 medium sized onion, 3 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 of a teaspoon of teaspoon oregano, 3/4 of a teaspoon of teaspoon cumin, 1/4 of a teaspoon of teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 2 cups water
Preparation directions:
Brown the meat, breaking up pieces, and the onions. Drain. Run it through a little chopper if you want it smaller. Add spices the spices and mix well. Add the water and simmer for an hour. The sauce may be frozen.
HOT SWEET VIDALIA ONION RELISH- thanks to 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:
In skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat; saute onion and peppers until wilted slightly and onions are translucent. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm.
HONEST ABE'S CORN RELISH- makes 1/2 cup- thanks to hot-dog.org
You'll need:
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 1 cup extra sweet corn kernels (fresh cooked or frozen/thawed), cup of small pieces of either grape or cherry tomatoes, cup finely chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves, 1/8 teaspoon of salt 1/8 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
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.
