Classic American Hot Dogs (Print Version)

Soft buns with grilled sausages and tangy mustard, ketchup, relish, topped with fresh onions and optional garnishes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's impossibly quick but tastes like you actually put in effort.
  • Everyone has their own preferences, so people feel like they're customizing their own meal.
  • The whole kitchen fills with that unmistakable hot dog stand aroma that nobody can resist.
02 -
  • Overheating sausages turns them rubbery and splits the casing; you're looking for warm through, not charred to death.
  • Toasting the bun is what separates a forgettable hot dog from one people actually want to eat again.
03 -
  • If your buns are slightly stale, toasting them brings them back to life and makes them actually enjoyable.
  • Warm your condiments slightly or let them sit out so they're not cold against the hot sausage—it sounds small but changes everything.
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