Danger Dogs with Spicy Fruit Relish

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   For the fruit relish: Preheat an oiled grill pan over medium-high heat.

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   Grill the pineapple and mango slices until grill-marked, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

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   Set aside to cool, then slice into 1/4-inch cubes.

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   In a large bowl, combine the fruit with the jalapeno, red chile, onion, olive oil, lemon juice and pickle relish.

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   Season lightly with salt and pepper.

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   Set aside in the fridge.

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   For the hot dogs: Set a grill pan over medium-high heat.

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   Cook the bacon for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, just to render some fat, not to cook through.

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   Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.

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    With a sharp knife, make a small lengthwise slit down the center of each hot dog (do not cut all the way through).

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    Cut the jalapeno slices so you can unroll them into long strips.

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    Place 2 or 3 jalapeno strips into the slit of each hot dog.

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    Wrap each dog with a strip of bacon and secure it in place with toothpicks.

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    In the same grill pan used for the bacon, cook the hot dogs until the bacon is cooked through and crisp, rotating frequently, 5 to 6 minutes total.

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    To serve, toast the buns for 1 to 2 minutes per side.

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    Remove the toothpicks from the hot dogs and nestle the dogs in the buns.

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    Top with fruit relish and serve with ketchup and mustard.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.