Hot Wieners Rhode Island Style Food

RHODE ISLAND HOT WIENERS

Steps:

• Chop the onions. Set half aside for the sauce, and reserve the other half for topping the wieners at the end.
• Combine the seasonings: smoked paprika, chili powder, onion, powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, brown sugar and celery salt.
• Saute the onions and brown the meat: in a deep skillet or dutch oven, heat the peanut oil over medium heat. Saute the onions for 1-2 minutes and then add the ground beef and seasonings. Once the meat is no longer pink, reduce heat, cover and simmer on low for 30-45 minutes. You can lift the lid to check on the beef mixture every so often. Add a little peanut oil if the meat mixture starts to get dry.
• Grill the hotdogs and steam the buns. Brush a griddle or cast pan with a small amount of peanut oil and brown the wieners on all sides. Don't worry if the wieners split. Steam the hotdog buns for 7-10 minutes using a basket steamer. Buns will be soft and very hot!
• Assemble the wieners! Allow buns to cool to the touch, place the wieners in the buns and generously top each of the wieners with the meat sauce, dijon mustard, raw chopped onions and a sprinkle of celery salt.

RHODE ISLAND HOT WIENERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Add beef; cook 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes., In a large skillet, cook hot dogs over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Serve in buns with meat sauce and toppings as desired.

RHODE ISLAND HOT WIENER SAUCE #1

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, cook the ground beef and the chopped onion until tender.
• Add tomato sauce, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Add cinnamon to taste.
• Serve on top of hotdogs with all the traditional fixings!
• Keeps 3-5 days in refrigerator.

RHODE ISLAND HOT WEINER SAUCE #2

Steps:

• Brown hamburger in a saucepan.
• Add all other ingredients; reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cook until onions are tender, approximately 1 hour.
• Serve on top of hot dogs with all the traditional fixings!