A wonderful winter hot dog recipe
These are the top reasons why we adore this recipe:
- a glorious winter hot dog made with grilled sausages, soft hot dog buns, sweet caramelized onion jam, and sauerkraut
- a simple recipe for a rich snack
- perfect for hosting, game-night, and celebrations
- you can easily cook the sauerkraut and make the onion jam ahead
Essential ingredients
This recipe is divided into four parts. First, we make the onion jam, cook the sauerkraut, grill the sausages, and then make the hot dog. Find more information about the ingredients in the following paragraph or the whole recipe below.
Onion jam - homemade jam is fantastic for various dishes, including burgers, sandwiches, and this hot dog. We need simple ingredients like onion, honey, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and thyme to make it. It's creamy and sweet, absolutely divine.
Sauerkraut - adds a bit of character to the hot dog. It's good for the body and this recipe.
Sausages - we used local hot dog sausages Z'Dežele. If you can't find them in your area, use frankfurter sausages.
Hot dog—For the sandwich, we need sweet honey mustard (which is popular in Austria and Germany) and soft hot dog buns, which you can buy in your favorite store or make at home.
Storing
We don't recommend storing the prepared hot dog. However, you can quickly cook the sauerkraut ahead and make the onion jam ahead.
Store the onion jam in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Reheat the jam or serve it cold.
How to make Hot Dog with Sauerkraut and Onion Jam at home (video)
Check this short video to master making this amazing Hot Dog with Sauerkraut and Onion Jam at home.
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METHOD
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Onion Jam
Add olive oil to a pan and place over medium-high heat. Cut the onion into thin slices, season with salt, and add to a pan. While stirring, cook for 15 - 20 minutes for the onion to soften and caramelize. Add honey and balsamic vinegar. Stir, season with pepper, thyme, and mustard, and cook for 10 minutes on low heat.
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Cook the sauerkraut
Rinse the sauerkraut under running water and add to a saucepan. Cover with 250ml (1 cup) of water and season with black pepper and bay leaf. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
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hot dog
Make a few incisions on your sausages, making sure not to cut through them. Place a pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Grill the sausages on both sides for a few minutes until beautifully golden brown. Remove from the pan and transfer to a plate. Add butter to the same pan. Add the hot dog buns and toast until lightly brown when the butter melts.
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Hot Dog with Sauerkraut and Onion Jam
Cut the buns in half and spread the mustard over the buns. Add the drained sauerkraut. Place the grilled hot dog on top. Arrange a few teaspoons of homemade onion jam over the sausages and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
