Best 9 Hot Dogs With Homemade Tomato Relish Recipes

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Hot dogs, those iconic American sausages, deserve nothing less than a homemade tomato relish to truly elevate the experience. Bursting with bright acidity, a hint of sweetness, and a delightful crunch, this relish is the perfect condiment to complement the savory smokiness of grilled hot dogs. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect tomato relish, using fresh, ripe tomatoes and a blend of aromatic spices.

In addition to the classic hot dog recipe, the article offers a selection of creative and mouthwatering variations:

- Hawaiian Hot Dog: A tropical twist on the classic, featuring a grilled pineapple ring and teriyaki sauce.
- Chicago-Style Hot Dog: A Windy City staple, complete with neon green sweet pickle relish, a dill pickle spear, and a dash of celery salt.
- Sonoran Hot Dog: Inspired by Mexican flavors, this hot dog is wrapped in bacon, topped with pinto beans, grilled onions, and a creamy mayonnaise-based sauce.
- Reuben Hot Dog: A savory combination of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, all nestled in a warm and fluffy bun.

Whether you're a purist who loves the classic hot dog or an adventurous foodie seeking new flavor combinations, this article has something for everyone. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HOT DOGS WITH ONION AND TOMATO RELISH



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These are no ordinary hot dogs to yawn over. If you've ever wondered how to make a gourmet hot dog at home, this is it. The relish is so simple to make and tastes amazing. Better than anything you'd find at the store. It's spicy, sweet, and zesty. It's perfect served hot over the pan grilled hot dogs and cheese. An awesome way to...

Provided by Catherine Cappiello Pappas

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 20

8 hot dogs
hot dog buns
8 slice American cheese
1 tsp butter
fresh avocado, sliced for garnish, optional
ONION AND TOMATO RELISH
1 large sweet onion, sliced
1/2 large jalapeno, chopped with seeds
1 large vine ripe tomato, quartered
2 clove garlic (large), chopped
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c ketchup
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a large frying pan with a tablespoon of olive oil.
  • 2. Add the onions, garlic, and jalapeno. Sauté until the onions are slightly golden.
  • 3. Add the tomato and continue to sauté until the tomato is soft.
  • 4. In a small bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, ground cumin and brown sugar.
  • 5. Stir together and add to the pan.
  • 6. Simmer on low while the hot dogs finish cooking (5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally).
  • 7. Heat another large frying pan with a teaspoon of butter.
  • 8. Add the hot dogs and cook until a beautiful golden color.
  • 9. Heat the hot dog buns.
  • 10. Place the sliced American cheese on the bun.
  • 11. Top with the hot dog.
  • 12. Then add the onion/tomato relish.

NORMA'S HOT DOG & HAMBURGER RELISH



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This yummy recipe brings back memories of a relish my grandmother used to serve. We used it on everything! This relish is just as tasty...and makes a lot. A perfect hostess gift.

Provided by Norma DeRemer

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 green tomatoes
4 onions
4 green bell peppers
4 c apple cider vinegar
2 c sugar
2 tsp mustard seed
2 tsp celery seed
1 Tbsp turmeric

Steps:

  • 1. Chopped fine the tomates, onions and peppers
  • 2. Place in a wire strainer to drain off extra liquid from the tomatoes, peppers and onions.
  • 3. Place all into a large stainless steel pot. (Using any other type of pot might stain it from the acid from the tomatoes).I also have used a roaster pan when I didn't have stainless steel.
  • 4. Add sugar, mustard seed, celery seed and vinegar stir well.
  • 5. Place on stove with burner on med-high heat.Bring all to a boil, remove from heat and add turmeric and stir once again.
  • 6. Place in sterilized pint jars; one at a time, leaving 1/2 inch from top of jar. Wipe dry the edge of opening with a clean cloth.
  • 7. Place lid and band on jar and twist tight. Continue filling other jars and repeat as above.No need to process. They will seal themselves.
  • 8. One batch makes 7 to 8 pint jars of relish.

GREEN TOMATO HOT DOG RELISH RECIPE



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Green tomato relish is the perfect topping for hot dogs and hamburgers. This tasty sweet recipe is made with green tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Condiment

Time 13h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups finely chopped green tomatoes
2 cups finely chopped onions
4 bell peppers (some red, finely chopped)
1/3 cup pickling salt
2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2 1/4 cups white vinegar
1 clove garlic (chopped)
1 2/3 cups brown sugar (packed)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine the tomatoes, onions, peppers, and salt in a large stainless steel pan. Cover and let stand in a cool place (about 65 F to 70 F) for 10 to 12 hours or up to overnight.
  • Pour the vegetables into a colander over the sink and let drain. Rinse with cool water and use your hands to squeeze out any excess liquids.
  • Place the pickling spices and celery seeds in a cheesecloth spice bag and tie closed.
  • In a large stainless steel or enamel-lined pan, combine the vinegar, the spice bag, garlic, and brown sugar. Place over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the drained green tomato mixture and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and boil gently, stirring often, for 1 hour.
  • While the mixture is cooking, prepare the canner, jars , and lids.
  • Fill the hot, prepared jars with the relish and remove any air bubbles with a small plastic spatula, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Clean the jar rims and fit with the lids and rings.
  • Process in a covered boiling-water bath canner for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the cover, and let the jars stand in the hot water for 5 minutes. Remove to a rack to cool completely.
  • Store in a cool, dark spot for up to a year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 339 mg, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 7 half pints (112 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HOT DOG RELISH



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This is my mom's relish recipe. It is easy. Use it on hot dogs or in macaroni salad. Delicious! It makes approximately 9 to 12 pints.

Provided by Gloria

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 100

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups chopped onions
4 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
12 chopped green bell peppers
10 green tomatoes, chopped
½ cup salt
2 tablespoons mustard seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 ½ teaspoons turmeric
6 cups sugar
4 cups white vinegar
2 cups cold water

Steps:

  • Place onions, cabbage, bell peppers, and tomatoes in a food processor, and pulse until finely minced. Drain, and remove contents to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, cover, and let stand overnight. Pour contents into a colander; rinse, and drain. Return contents to bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric, sugar, white vinegar, and water. Pour over vegetable mixture, and stir to combine.
  • Pour mixture into a large pot, and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes. Store, refrigerated, in sterilized, sealed pint jars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 8.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

CHEESY HOT DOGS WITH PICKLE-PEPPER RELISH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles
1/4 cup finely chopped pickled yellow pepper rings
2 tablespoons finely chopped pimientos
1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt
4 hot dogs
4 top-split hot dog buns
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 slices American cheese, quartered
Ketchup and mustard, for topping

Steps:

  • Make the relish: Combine the vinegar, sugar, celery seeds and mustard seeds in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until syrupy, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; let cool slightly. Stir in the dill pickles, yellow peppers, pimientos, pickled jalapenos and chives. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight. Season with salt.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Grill the hot dogs, turning, until well marked, 4 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, open the buns and toast cut-side down on the grill. Brush the insides of the buns with the melted butter and arrange the cheese inside; cover to melt, 1 to 2 more minutes.
  • Drain the relish. Serve the hot dogs on the cheesy buns; top with ketchup, mustard and the relish.

HOTDOGS WITH ONION AND TOMATO RELISH RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by ladygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 20

Onion and Tomato Relish:
8 hotdogs
Hotdog buns
8 slices of American cheese
1 tsp. butter
Fresh Avocado - sliced for garnish
1 large sweet onion - sliced
1/2 large jalapeño - chopped with seeds
1 large vine ripe tomato - quartered
2 large cloves of garlic - chopped
1 tablespoon - Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tsp. brown sugar
1 tbs. olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat a large frying pan with a tsp. of butter. Add the hotdogs and cook until a beautiful golden color. Heat another large frying pan with a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onions, garlic and jalapeño. Sauté until the onions are slightly golden. Add the tomato and continue to sauté until the tomato is soft. In a small bowl combine the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, ground cumin and brown sugar. Stir together and add to the pan. Simmer on low while the hot dogs finish cooking. Heat the hotdog buns and place the sliced American cheese on the bun; top with the hotdog and the onion/tomato relish.

CHICAGO-STYLE HOT DOG



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The Chicago Dog is a Windy City classic, and a big favorite with sports fans! The frank must be all-beef, the bun must be poppyseed, the ingredients must be piled onto the bun in the order specified. And whatever you do, don't spoil the splendor with ketchup!

Provided by elsaw

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 all-beef hot dog
1 poppyseed hot dog bun
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon sweet green pickle relish
1 tablespoon chopped onion
4 tomato wedges
1 dill pickle spear
2 sport peppers
1 dash celery salt

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, place hot dog in water, and cook 5 minutes or until done. Remove hot dog and set aside. Carefully place a steamer basket into the pot and steam the hot dog bun 2 minutes or until warm.
  • Place hot dog in the steamed bun. Pile on the toppings in this order: yellow mustard, sweet green pickle relish, onion, tomato wedges, pickle spear, sport peppers, and celery salt. The tomatoes should be nestled between the hot dog and the top of the bun. Place the pickle between the hot dog and the bottom of the bun. Don't even think about ketchup!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 2386.7 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

CHICAGO HOT DOGS



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Follow this Chicago Hot Dogs recipe for the kind of franks you'd find at any Windy City ballpark. Top these hot dogs with tomatoes, peppers and relish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 OSCAR MAYER Selects Uncured Angus Beef Franks
4 poppy seed hot dog buns
1 small tomato, cut into 8 wedges
2 CLAUSSEN Kosher Dill Pickle Spears, halved lengthwise
4 tsp. HEINZ Yellow Mustard
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup CLAUSSEN Sweet Pickle Relish
8 sport peppers

Steps:

  • Cook franks as directed on package.
  • Fill buns with franks; place 2 tomato wedges on one side of each frank and 1 pickle piece on other side.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 1370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

GREEN TOMATO HOT DOG RELISH



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Make and share this Green Tomato Hot Dog Relish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time P1DT1h10m

Yield 6 Half pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups finely chopped green tomatoes
2 large onions, minced
2 green peppers, seeded,chopped
1 red pepper, seeded chopped
1/4 cup pickling salt
2 cups vinegar
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon whole cloves
4 inches cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine green tomatoes, onions and pickling salt.
  • Cover and let stand overnight.
  • Steriloize 6 1/2 pint jars.
  • Rinse tomatoes & onions well, drain and rinse out excess moisture.
  • In a large saucepan combine vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard, sal t& ginger.
  • Tie cloves, cinnamon stick & celery seed in a square of cheese cloth, add to the pickling liquid.
  • Bring to a boil, add tomatoes, onions,& peppers simmer for 1 hour stirring frequently.
  • Ladle relish into hot sterilized jars to within 1/2" of top, release air bubbles by running a spatula around the inside of the jar, cover with heated snap lid, screw on band.
  • Bring water in a large pot (use the pot & water that you used to sterilize the jars) to a boil, place jars in and water process for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.3, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4955.5, Carbohydrate 72.1, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 64.6, Protein 3.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right tomatoes. Ripe, flavorful tomatoes are essential for making a great relish. Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and have a slightly soft texture.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures. For a more interesting relish, use a mix of different colors and textures of tomatoes. For example, you could use red tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes.
  • Add some sweetness. Sugar or honey can help to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes and create a more flavorful relish.
  • Add some heat. If you like a little bit of heat in your relish, you can add some chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
  • Experiment with different herbs and spices. There are many different herbs and spices that can be used to flavor tomato relish. Some popular choices include basil, oregano, thyme, and garlic powder.
  • Let the relish rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.

Conclusion:

Homemade tomato relish is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, and salads. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for chips or vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious tomato relish at home. So next time you're looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your meals, give this recipe a try!

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