Hot Dogs with Green Tomato Relish Recipe

Name: Hot Dogs with Green Tomato Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound green (unripe) tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup distilled white vinegar; 1 cup light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 3 cups water; One 12-ounce bottle stout or porter; 1 tablespoon celery seed; 1 small onion, quartered; 1 garlic clove, smashed; 8 all-beef hot dogs; 8 hot dog buns, split

Servings: persons

1 pound green (unripe) tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
Kosher salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 cups water
One 12-ounce bottle stout or porter
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 small onion, quartered
1 garlic clove, smashed
8 all-beef hot dogs
8 hot dog buns, split

1
In a colander, toss the green tomatoes, pepper and onion with 2 tablespoons of kosher salt and let stand for 1 hour to drain.
2
In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil.
3
Add the drained vegetables and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 7 minutes.
4
Add the vinegar, brown sugar, crushed red pepper, cloves, celery salt and ginger and simmer until thick, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
5
Let cool to room temperature and season with salt.
6
In a large saucepan, combine the water, beer, celery seed, onion and garlic and bring to a boil.
7
Put a large steamer basket over the boiling water and add the hot dogs.
8
Cover and steam over moderate heat for 8 minutes.
9
Add the hot dog buns and steam for 30 seconds.
10
Put a hot dog in each bun, spread with green tomato relish and serve.

936

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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 pound green (unripe) tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Hot Dogs with Green Tomato 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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Hot Dogs with Green Tomato Relish

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