Five Gourmet Hot Dog Recipes

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 people: thanks to www.southernfood.about.com

Ingredients:

1 pound of hot dogs, 1 finely chopped large onion, 2 15 ounce cans of chili with beans, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 4 ounces of shredded Cheddar cheese, and hot dog rolls

Preparation Directions:

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

Preparation directions:

Heat hoisin, honey, ginger root and garlic in a small pan over medium heat. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes before removing from heat. Reserve cup sauce. Lightly score the hot dogs diagonally with a knofe. Brush the hot dogs liberally with sauce. Preheat your grill to medium heat. Placethe hot dogs 4-5 inches from the heat. Cook the hot dogs for 10-12 minutes, basting with sauce frequently. During the last 3-4 minutes, open the buns and toast them lightly over indirect heat. Brush the buns with the 1/4 cup of reserved hoisin sauce, and place the hot dogs on them. Add chopped onions.

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

Preparation:

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- from razzledazzlerecipes.com

Required ingredients:

1 T. of oil, 1 diced Vidalia onion, 1/4 diced red bell pepper, 1/4 diced green bell pepper, 2 T. of fresh chopped parsley, 1 T. of lime juice, 1 t. of chopped fresh mint, 1/2 t. of honey, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of 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

Ingredients:

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 directions:

In a medium bowl, whip oil and vinegar together. Add the salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in corn, tomatoes, onion and basil. Cover and refrigerate. Use 2 tablespoons of relish per hot dog.

If you think your friends and family love hot dogs now, wait until you try these recipes out on them.

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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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