Five Gourmet Hot Dog Recipes

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

Required ingredients: cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of fresh, minced, and peeled ginger root, teaspoon of fresh minced garlic, 8 hot dogs, 8 hot dog rolls, and cup chopped green onions

Preparation: 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 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 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

You'll need: 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 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- produces 1/2 cup- from hot-dog.org

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

Preparation directions: In a medium sized bowl, whip the vinegar and oil together. Add the salt and pepper to season. Stir in the basil, onion, tomatoes, and the corn. Cover and chill in the refrigerator. Spoon two tablespoons of relish over each hot dog.

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