Classic American Hot Dogs (Printer-Friendly)

Soft buns filled with sausages and topped with mustard, ketchup, relish, and chopped onions.

# What You Need:

→ Sausages & Buns

01 - 4 frankfurter or hot dog sausages
02 - 4 long hot dog buns

→ Toppings

03 - 4 tablespoons yellow mustard
04 - 4 tablespoons ketchup
05 - 4 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped

→ Optional Garnishes

07 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons sauerkraut
09 - 1 jalapeño, sliced

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cook the sausages by grilling, pan-frying, or simmering in hot water for 5 to 7 minutes until heated through.
02 - Lightly toast the buns on the grill or in the oven for 1 to 2 minutes, if desired.
03 - Place one cooked sausage in each bun.
04 - Top each hot dog with mustard, ketchup, relish, and finely chopped onion.
05 - Include shredded cheddar cheese, sauerkraut, or sliced jalapeño as preferred.
06 - Serve immediately while hot for best flavor and texture.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Ready in 20 minutes, which means weeknight dinners stop feeling like a chore.
  • Infinitely customizable—everyone gets their own flavor adventure without complicated prep work.
  • The grill char on a good sausage is something you can't replicate any other way, and it tastes like summer.
02 -
  • Never boil sausages if you want them to taste good—grilling or pan-frying develops a crust that makes all the difference in flavor and texture.
  • Chopping the onion right before serving keeps it crisp and sharp instead of letting it go soft and vinegary in the moisture.
03 -
  • Quality sausages with real casing create that satisfying snap when you bite into them, and the difference is worth seeking out.
  • A toasted bun is the difference between a casual snack and something that feels intentional and delicious.
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