Chicago Char Dog With Fresh Cucumber Relish Recipe

Name: Chicago Char Dog With Fresh Cucumber Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup finely chopped English cucumber; 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill; 8 uncured all-beef hot dogs (such as Boar's Head Lite Beef with Natural Casing); Cooking spray; 8 white whole-wheat hot dog buns; 8 tomato slices, halved; 4 kosher dill pickle sandwich slices, halved lengthwise; 4 pickled sport peppers or pepperoncini, halved; 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion; 4 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup finely chopped English cucumber
2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
8 uncured all-beef hot dogs (such as Boar's Head Lite Beef with Natural Casing)
Cooking spray
8 white whole-wheat hot dog buns
8 tomato slices, halved
4 kosher dill pickle sandwich slices, halved lengthwise
4 pickled sport peppers or pepperoncini, halved
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
4 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard

1
Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add oil and mustard seeds; cook 1 minute or until seeds begin to pop, stirring constantly. Add ginger, turmeric, and nutmeg; saute 1 minute. Add vinegar and sugar; cook 2 minutes. Stir in cucumber, bell pepper, and dill; remove from heat.
2
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3
Place hot dogs on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes, turning occasionally.
4
Place 1 hot dog on each bun. Place 2 tomato pieces, 1 pickle piece, and 1/2 sport pepper on each. Top each with about 2 tablespoons cucumber relish, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion, and 1/2 teaspoon mustard.
5
Banh Mi Hot Dog: Shave 2 large carrots into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Combine carrots, 1/2 cup sliced red onion, 1 cup cider vinegar, 1 cup water, and 2 teaspoons sugar in a medium bowl; let stand 15 minutes. Drain and discard pickling brine. Grill 8 Boar's Head Lite Beef Frankfurters with Natural Casing according to instructions in step Spread each of 8 white whole-wheat hot dog buns with 1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise. Place 1 hot dog on each bun; top evenly with carrot ribbons and onion. Top with 3 fresh jalapeno slices and 1 teaspoon cilantro leaves. Serves 8 (serving size: 1 hot dog) CALORIES 323; FAT 1g (sat 1g, mono 9g, poly 7g); PROTEIN 14g; CARB 38g; FIBER 2g; CHOL 28mg; IRON 3mg; SODIUM 781mg; CALC 5mg
6
Mexican Hot Dog: Combine 2 cups sliced red cabbage, 1/4 cup sliced green onions, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Grill 8 Boar's Head Lite Beef Frankfurters with Natural Casing according to instructions in step Place 1/4 cup cabbage in each of 8 white whole-wheat hot dog buns; place 1 hot dog on each bun. Slice 1 peeled avocado; divide among hot dogs. Serves 8 (serving size: 1 hot dog) CALORIES 225; FAT 1g (sat 2g, mono 6g, poly 6g); PROTEIN 13g; CARB 22g; FIBER 6g; CHOL 25mg; IRON 4mg; SODIUM 527mg; CALC 261mg

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Chicago Char Dog With Fresh Cucumber Relish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicago Char Dog With Fresh Cucumber Relish

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