re: Favorite way to do hot dogs

I make my own version of a Chicago dog.

I grill some Aidell's Mango Jalapeño sausage until it's good and charred. Put it on a bun and top it with onion, tomato, a spicy pickled asparagus, some Wickles spicy relish, mustard and celery salt.

It's amazing.

As a snob and purist, I only put ketchup on mine.

Grilled dogs with mayo on each side of the bun; dog is topped with chili, shredded cheese, diced purple onions, then a heaping helping of ketchup.

I go full blown trailer trash with the hot dogs-red weenies burnt to a crisp on the pit, little mustard, some onions.


Now I want a hot dog....

The best way to cook sausages Serious Eats

Not sous vide, but not far off.

I like the spiral sliced method, then grill. The slices increase the surface area so it cooks evenly and serves another purpose of holding the condiments from falling off the bun.