The Classic Hot Dog Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

With relish & onions.

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Ingredients

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1
Boiling or Grilling the Hot Dogs
Place the hot dog sausages in a pot of boiling water and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until heated through. Alternatively, grill the sausages on medium heat for about 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally.
2
Toasting the Buns
While the hot dogs are cooking, you can toast the buns. If boiling, place the buns on a baking sheet and warm them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes, or until slightly crispy. If grilling, place the buns on the grill for the last minute until toasted.

3
Chopping the Onion
Peel and finely chop the medium onion. Set aside.
4
Gathering Relish
Measure out 1 tablespoon of sweet pickle relish and set it near your serving area.

5
Assembling the Hot Dogs
Once the hot dogs are cooked and the buns are toasted, place each sausage in a bun. Top with yellow mustard, chopped onions, and sweet pickle relish as desired.