What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Food Junkie Favorites: Hot Dog Heaven! Summer brings visions of baseball games, afternoons at the pool, picnics in the park, roasting marshmallows over the fire pit, and hot dogs any way you like them. Some people prefer premium Angus franks, others want fat-free turkey, German brats, or Italian sausage. Hold the ketchup? Maybe. Mustard only? Sometimes. Sweet relish? Extra onion? No bun? There have to be a bazillion ways to serve up a hot dog. For your back yard cookout, save yourself the agony of being a people-pleaser. Bring out the kid in everyone. Offer a condiment bar where the guests can congregate and “build-your-own” version of bliss.
HOT DOG HEAVEN
Ingredients:
1 pound wieners, standard beef
Condiments of your choosing
Hot Dog Buns
Instructions:
Heat the grill to medium temperature. Grill franks 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until heated through and slightly charred. Remove with grill tongs and let sit for a minute or two to retain juices. For a toasted bun, toss the buns, cut side down, onto the grill for about 15-20 seconds; longer if you want them slightly charred. Watch carefully.
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I confess that I’m not and never have been a fan of BBQ’d food. Though I do appreciate that it’s an art form in part parts of the world.
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No worries, Sheree. I understand. Try, as I might, Brussel Sprouts do not agree with me, no matter how they are prepared. 😜
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That’s wholly understandable Gail
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Thaaanks. 🙏🌿
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Don’t remember the last time I had a hot dog. Not so common in Austraiia.
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We actually have “Hot Dog Eating Contests” here. The winner ate 66 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes! 🌭🌭🌭
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Now I’m wondering if you’ve ever had a Mexican Street Dog (illegal vendors grilling bacon-wrapped digs outside concerts, sports events, clubs).
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Can’t say that I have. Now I feel as though I am missing out! 😜🍃🌭🤣
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They’re really good after drankin too much… esp when you walk out of somewhere and the grilling bacon and onions hit your nose! I don’t eat them sober but lots of people do.
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🤣🤣🤣 You’re killing me!
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What is it about a hot dog on a grill or at the ballpark that I can’t get enough of? Any other way and I really don’t care, but man . .
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It’s a cook’s “fountain of youth”! That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. 🌭🌭🌭
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I second that devotion!
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