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Pigtail Hot Dogs with Chicago-Style Salsa
Ingredients
- 8 bakery hot dog buns
- ½ seedless cucumber
- ¼ cup celery leaves
- ½ cup diced fresh tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced fresh red onions
- ¼ cup sliced banana peppers
- ¼ cup dill pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons deli-style oil and vinegar dressing
- 1 teaspoon jalapeño hot sauce
- 8 jumbo hot dogs
- 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers
Steps
- Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium. Slice hot dog buns open from top (instead of side), leaving ¼-inch intact; set aside. Cut cucumber into quarters, then chop; tear celery leaves coarsely. Combine cucumbers, celery leaves, tomatoes, onions, banana peppers, pickle relish, dressing, and hot sauce until well blended; set salsa aside.
- Spear each hot dog lengthwise through center with 1 skewer. Begin at top of skewer, hold knife at a slight angle, and cut through hot dog down to skewer as you roll hot dog away from you. Repeat between cuts for a tighter spiral if desired. Grill hot dogs 4–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until 165°F.
- Place hot dogs in buns; top with salsa. Serve.
Seattle-Style Pigtail Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 8 Bakery hot dog buns
- 1 medium sweet onion
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers
- 8 jumbo hot dogs
- 8 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
- 5 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeño peppers
- 5 tablespoons yellow mustard
Steps
- Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium. Slice hot dog buns open from top, leaving ¼-inch intact; set aside. Cut onion into ½-inch-thick rounds and place in bowl with vinaigrette; marinate onions 5 minutes.
- Spear each hot dog lengthwise through center with 1 skewer. Begin at top of skewer, hold knife at a slight angle, and cut through hot dog down to skewer as you roll hot dog away from you. Repeat between cuts for a tighter spiral, if desired. Grill hot dogs and onions 4–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until hot dogs are 165°F and onions are tender. Chop onions into bite-size pieces.
- Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on inside of each hot dog bun. Place hot dogs in buns; top each evenly with onions, jalapeños, and mustard. Serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with fresh salad blend, french fries, and apple pie for dessert.
- Pigtail hot dogs are trendy and fun. The cuts in the hot dogs allow room for more toppings.
Pigtail Hot Dogs with Chicago-Style Salsa
Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 21g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0.5g, Chol 40mg, Sodium 880mg, Total Carb 32g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 7g, (Incl. 5g Added Sugars), Protein 11g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 2%, Iron 10%, Potassium 8%
Seattle-Style Pigtail Hot Dogs
Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 390, Total Fat 24g, Sat Fat 9g, Trans Fat 1g, Chol 50mg, Sodium 1080mg, Total Carb 31g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 8g, (Incl. 2g Added Sugars), Protein 11g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 2%, Iron 10%, Potassium 6%