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Hotdog bar with homemade toppings
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparation
- 1
Peel the onions and slice them into thin half-moons. Coarsely grate the cucumbers.
- 2
For the relish, finely chop 50 g of onion and fresh dill.
- 3
In a bowl, mix the grated cucumbers, onion, dill, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- 4
In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise with sriracha, lemon juice, and crushed garlic. Season with salt to taste.
- 5
Slice the buns lengthwise. Arrange bowls and spoons for the hotdog bar.
Cooking
- 6
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add the sliced onions.
- 7
Add a pinch of salt and sugar. Stir and sauté until softened, about 10 minutes.
TIP:Sauté onions over medium heat with a little sugar until they reach a dark golden color and sweetness. Don't rush it. Let the onions caramelize to develop a depth of flavor.
- 8
Turn up the heat and cook until golden, 2-5 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and reduce briefly.
- 9
In the same or another pan, brown the sausages on all sides for 5-8 minutes until heated through.
- 10
Toast the buns briefly, cut-side down, until warm and lightly crisp.
Serving
- 11
Place the sausages in the warm buns and set out bowls with the onions, relish, and spicy mayo.
- 12
Also add optional toppings such as ketchup, classic yellow mustard, and pickled jalapeños.
- 13
Finish the hotdogs to taste. Serve immediately and refill the toppings as needed.
More tips:
Make the caramelized onions a day ahead. Store them in the fridge and gently reheat before serving.
Use sausages with a higher meat content. the difference in flavor is significant.
Nutritional values
Allergens listed with recipes are indicative and may vary depending on the ingredients used.










