Spicy Pickled Hot Dog Food

PICKLED WIENERS (HOT DOGS)

Steps:

• Place the wieners and onions in jars. Combine the sugar, salt, cumin, hot sauce, vinegar, pickling spices, and black peppercorns in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and let cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Let the liquid cool slightly then pour over the wieners and onions in the jars. Cover the jars tightly and place in the refrigerator for 3-4 days to pickle before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

FIRESIDE HOT DOGS WITH SPICY CHIPS

Steps:

• For the spicy chips: Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Spray the tortilla chips with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with the chili-lime powder and toss to combine. Transfer the chips to a baking sheet and bake for 6 minutes.
• For the hot dogs: Heat a medium, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until all the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the soy sauce, lime juice and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine. Cook for 30 seconds and turn off the heat. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and set aside.
• Using the same pan, cook the hot dogs over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and wrap tightly with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• To assemble each hot dog, spread some mayonnaise on each bun. Put a hot dog in each bun, top with the onion mixture and crumbled Spicy Chips and serve with ketchup and mustard.

CHEESY HOT DOGS WITH PICKLE-PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Make the relish: Combine the vinegar, sugar, celery seeds and mustard seeds in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until syrupy, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; let cool slightly. Stir in the dill pickles, yellow peppers, pimientos, pickled jalapenos and chives. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight. Season with salt.
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Grill the hot dogs, turning, until well marked, 4 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, open the buns and toast cut-side down on the grill. Brush the insides of the buns with the melted butter and arrange the cheese inside; cover to melt, 1 to 2 more minutes.
• Drain the relish. Serve the hot dogs on the cheesy buns; top with ketchup, mustard and the relish.

PICKLED HOT DOGS OR SAUSAGES

Steps:

• Boil all ingredients (including hot dogs) together.
• Put in jar and refrigerate overnight.
• Store in refrigerator.
• Can also use smoked sausages, deer sausages, ring bologna, and other types of pre-cooked smoked meats.
• Also suitable for pickled eggs.
• Serve chunks of pickled hot dogs or sausage with saltine crackers for a snack.