Sure! Here's an improved hot dog recipe that takes the classic favorite to the next level:
Ingredients:
- 4 hot dog buns
- 4 high quality beef or pork hot dogs
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Test for salt and pepper
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sauerkraut, relish, jalapeños, etc.
Instructions:
- Preheat your grill or stovetop grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- In the same skillet, add the vegetable oil and butter. When the butter melts, add the chopped onion and pepper. Fry them over medium heat until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 10-12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While the onions and peppers cook, grill the hot dogs on a preheated grill or griddle. Cook them until they are heated through and have nice grill marks, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Once the hot dogs are done, remove them from the grill and place them on the buns.
- In a small bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Stir well to make a sauce.
- Place a slice of crispy bacon on top of each hot dog.
- Drizzle the Worcestershire-mustard sauce over the hot dogs, letting it soak into the buns.
- Top the caramelized onions and peppers with the hot dogs evenly divided among the hot dogs.
- Add any additional toppings you like, such as shredded cheese, sauerkraut, relish or jalapeños.
- Serve the prepared hot dogs immediately while they are still hot and enjoy!
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite spices and toppings. You can experiment with different types of sausage or hot dog buns to suit your taste.
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