1. Classic New York-Style Hot Dog

Flavor: Savory, tangy, with a hint of spice.
Best for: Quick snack or game day.

Ingredients (makes 4 hot dogs)

• 4 all-beef hot dog sausages

• 4 hot dog buns

• 1 cup sauerkraut, drained

• ¼ cup yellow mustard

• ¼ cup onion sauce (sautéed onions in ketchup & vinegar)

Instructions

1. Grill or steam hot dogs until heated through.

2. Warm buns on grill or in oven.

3. Place hot dog in bun, top with sauerkraut, mustard, and onion sauce.

2. Mexican Street-Style Hot Dog (Sonoran Dog)

Flavor: Smoky, creamy, spicy, fresh.
Best for: Weekend BBQs.

Ingredients (makes 4 hot dogs)

• 4 beef hot dogs

• 4 hot dog buns

• 4 slices bacon

• 1 cup pico de gallo

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ½ cup pinto beans (cooked, mashed)

• 1 jalapeño, sliced

• Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Wrap each hot dog in bacon; grill until bacon is crispy.

2. Warm buns and spread with mayonnaise.

3. Add mashed pinto beans to each bun.

4. Place bacon-wrapped hot dog inside, top with pico de gallo and jalapeños.

3. Chicago-Style Hot Dog

Flavor: Fresh, tangy, crunchy, pickle-forward.
Best for: Authentic American food fans.

Ingredients (makes 4 hot dogs)

• 4 all-beef hot dogs

• 4 poppy seed buns

• 1 small tomato, sliced into wedges

• ½ cup chopped onions

• ½ cup dill pickle spears

• 4 sport peppers

• Yellow mustard, relish, celery salt

Instructions

1. Steam or grill hot dogs.

2. Place in poppy seed buns.

3. Add tomato wedges, pickle spear, onions, sport peppers.

4. Top with yellow mustard, neon-green relish, and a dash of celery salt.

4. Chili Cheese Hot Dog

Flavor: Comfort food, rich, cheesy.
Best for: Movie nights.

Ingredients (makes 4 hot dogs)

• 4 hot dogs

• 4 hot dog buns

• 1 cup beef chili (thick)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

1. Grill or boil hot dogs.

2. Place in buns, spoon hot chili over them.

3. Sprinkle cheese and top with green onions.

5. Korean Kimchi Hot Dog

Flavor: Spicy, tangy, umami.
Best for: Adventurous eaters.

Ingredients (makes 4 hot dogs)

• 4 hot dogs

• 4 brioche hot dog buns

• 1 cup kimchi, chopped

• 2 tbsp gochujang mayo (mix mayo + Korean chili paste)

• Sesame seeds & chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions

1. Grill hot dogs and toast brioche buns.

2. Spread gochujang mayo inside bun.

3. Place hot dog, top with kimchi, sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions.

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