Name: New York Hot Dog
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 hot dogs
Ingredients: 4 pcs frankfurters; 4 pcs bread roll; 2 pcs onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 60 g tomato paste; 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon caster sugar; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 120 ml water; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 4 teaspoons dijon mustard; 150 g sauerkraut; ketchup

Step by step process

Preparing the Tomato Onion Sauce

1
First prepare the sauce. Peel both onions and cut them into very fine dice so they break down in the sauce and create the thick consistency typical of New York street carts.
2
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan and add the diced onions. Sauté over medium heat for about 8 minutes until the onions are translucent and start to lightly caramelize.
3
Add the tomato paste, sweet paprika, a pinch of cinnamon, and sugar. Fry briefly for about a minute so the tomato paste loses its raw taste and the whole mixture becomes fragrant.
4
Add water, apple cider vinegar, season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for about 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the onion is tender.

Preparing the Franks and Buns

5
Bring lightly salted water to a gentle simmer in a pot, reduce the heat so the water barely bubbles, then add the beef franks. Heat for about 5-7 minutes until fully hot. Do not let them boil vigorously or they will split.
6
Meanwhile, gently score the hot dog buns lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Warm them briefly in a dry pan or toaster so they are warm and lightly toasted inside.

Assembling and Serving

7
Place a hot beef frank in each warmed bun and spread Dijon mustard along both sides.
8
Spoon a generous amount of hot onion sauce onto the frank, covering most of its surface.
9
Add a layer of drained sauerkraut alongside for the classic New York pairing with the onion sauce.
10
If you like a sweeter finish, add a stripe of ketchup. Serve immediately, ideally wrapped in a napkin so the hot dog holds together and the sauce does not drip.

More tips:

You can make the onion sauce ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just reheat it before serving and the flavor will be even more pronounced.

For the best result, choose beef franks with a higher fat content. They are juicier, hold their shape well in the bun, and do not fall apart.

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