Hot dogs; everybody loves them. We fry them in a pan, cook them over charcoal, or boil them. Here are two great hot dog recipes and three condiment recipes I found, tried, and loved. I hope you like them too. Note the websites where I found them...all are worth visiting.

CROCKPOT CHILI DOGS- serves 6-8 people: thanks to www.southernfood.about.com

Ingredients:

1 pound of hot dogs, 1 finely chopped large onion, 2 15 ounce cans of chili with beans, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 4 ounces of shredded Cheddar cheese, and hot dog rolls

Preparation instructions:

Combine the hot dogs, the chopped onion, the chili, and the chili powder in your slow cooker. Stir well. Put the cover on the cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-9 hours. Put the hot dogs in the rolls, use a spoon to add sauces, and put cheese on top.

HOISIN GLAZED DOGS- 4 servings: from hot-dog.org

Required ingredients:

cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of fresh, minced, and peeled ginger root, teaspoon of fresh minced garlic, 8 hot dogs, 8 hot dog rolls, and cup chopped green onions

Preparation directions:

Heat hoisin, honey, gingerroot and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Allow sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes then remove from heat. Reserve cup sauce. Lightly score diagonal cuts across the hot dogs. Liberally brush hot dogs with sauce. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for the direct grilling method, using medium heat. Place hot dogs on grill rack, about 4 to 5 inches from the heat. Cook hot dogs over direct medium heat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, basting often with the sauce. During last 3 to 4 minutes, open hot dog buns and lightly toast them over indirect heat. Brush buns with reserved hoisin sauce. Place hot dogs into heated buns. Sprinkle chopped green onions atop hot dogs.

YOCCO'S HOT DOG SAUCE- found at thatsmyhome.com You'll need: 1 pound of ground meat, 1 medium onion, 3 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 3/4 teaspoon of oregano, 3/4 teaspoon of cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 2 cups of water

Preparation directions:

Brown meat (breaking up pieces) and onions; drain. (At this point you can run it through a little chopper if you want it smaller). Add spices; mix well. Add water and simmer one hour. Can be frozen.

HOT SWEET VIDALIA ONION RELISH- from razzledazzlerecipes.com

You'll need:

1 tablespoon oil, 1 Vidalia onion, diced, 1/4 each, red and green bell pepper, diced, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint, 1/2 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and cayenne pepper

Preparation directions:

Heat oil on medium-high heat in a skillet. Saute the onion and peppers until the peppers are slightly wilted and the and onions are translucent. Remove from heat, stir in the remaining ingredients, and serve warm.

HONEST ABE'S CORN RELISH- yields 1/2 cup- found at hot-dog.org

You'll need:

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 1 cup extra-sweet corn kernels, fresh cooked or frozen and thawed, cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut into small pieces, cup finely chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves, 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation directions:

In a medium bowl, whip oil and vinegar together. Add the salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in corn, tomatoes, onion and basil. Cover and refrigerate. Use 2 tablespoons of relish per hot dog.

If you think your friends and family love hot dogs now, wait until you try these recipes out on them.

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