Grilled Link Hot Dogs with Homemade Pickle Relish

Name: Grilled Link Hot Dogs with Homemade Pickle Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 link hot dogs; Assorted mustards (brown, horseradish, sweet and hot, Dijon, etc.); Ketchup; Best-quality hot dog buns; Homemade Pickle Relish, recipe follows; 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons sugar; 8 large dill pickles (sour, not half-sour), finely diced; 1 small red pepper, grilled, peeled, seeded, and finely diced; 1 small yellow pepper, grilled, peeled, seeded, and finely diced; 1 small white onion, finely diced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Servings: persons

8 link hot dogs
Assorted mustards (brown, horseradish, sweet and hot, Dijon, etc.)
Ketchup
Best-quality hot dog buns
Homemade Pickle Relish, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 tablespoons sugar
8 large dill pickles (sour, not half-sour), finely diced
1 small red pepper, grilled, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
1 small yellow pepper, grilled, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
1 small white onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1
Heat grill to high.
2
Grill the hot dogs until golden brown on all sides.
3
Place in buns and top with your favorite mustard and the homemade pickle relish.
4
Homemade Pickle Relish:
5
Bring vinegar, mustard seeds, and coriander seeds to a boil in a medium non-reactive saucepan on the grates of the grill; cook until reduced by half and slightly syrupy.
6
Remove from the heat, add the remaining ingredients, and gently toss to coat.
7
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 link hot dogs, Assorted mustards (brown, horseradish, sweet and hot, Dijon, etc.), Ketchup, Best-quality hot dog buns, and more.

Yes, Grilled Link Hot Dogs with Homemade Pickle 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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