Classic American Hot Dogs (Print Version)

Soft buns filled with savory sausages, topped with mustard, ketchup, relish, and fresh onions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sausages & Buns

01 - 4 frankfurter or hot dog sausages
02 - 4 long hot dog buns

→ Toppings

03 - 4 tablespoons yellow mustard
04 - 4 tablespoons ketchup
05 - 4 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped

→ Optional Garnishes

07 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons sauerkraut
09 - 1 jalapeño, sliced

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook the sausages by grilling, pan-frying, or simmering in hot water for 5 to 7 minutes until thoroughly heated.
02 - Lightly toast the hot dog buns on the grill or in the oven for 1 to 2 minutes if desired.
03 - Place each heated sausage into a toasted bun.
04 - Top each sausage with mustard, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and finely chopped onion.
05 - If preferred, add shredded cheddar cheese, sauerkraut, or sliced jalapeños on top.
06 - Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in 20 minutes flat, leaving you more time for actually hanging out with people instead of being stuck in the kitchen
  • The toppings list is totally flexible, so everyone can customize their hot dog exactly how they like it without any special requests
02 -
  • Cold sausages straight from the fridge take longer to cook and can burn on the outside before the inside heats through, let them sit out for 10 minutes before cooking
  • Soggy buns ruin everything, toast them even if you think you dont want to, it creates a barrier against all those juicy toppings
03 -
  • Score your sausages lightly with a knife before cooking if you want them to burst open and get extra crispy in spots
  • Warm your condiments slightly before serving, cold ketchup and mustard can shock the hot sausage and cool everything down too fast
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