Luxury hot dog ideas
When you think of a hot dog, what image comes into your head? More than likely it’s something along the lines of a plastic-looking sausage lying limply inside a boring hot dog bun with a processed cheese slice and a squirt of ketchup. Luckily, there’s a hot dog revolution taking place all over the world, with so many inventive recipes out there, showcasing influences and flavour combinations the will surprise you, so I’ve listed some of my favourites below.
The people behind this hot dog movement want to challenge and change the reputation of their favourite snack, hence luxury hot dogs. Enjoy one (or two!) of these alternative takes with a traditional side, such as McCain Skin on Fries or a fresh salad and you have a meal made in heaven.
Maple-glazed hot dogs with mustardy onions
This recipe adds a sweet twist to the classic hot dog with a maple syrup glaze that gets brushed on halfway through cooking the sausages. Combining sweet and savoury has become really popular in recent years, and the onions in this recipe are covered in a mixture of mustard and sugar for an extra delicious flavour.
I would serve this with chips or wedges as the hot dog reminds me of typical American flavours, although of course the maple syrup is a traditional Canadian staple. These hot dogs are the perfect posh barbecue snack or meal.
Beef bourguignon hot dogs
For a comforting yet indulgent hot dog, try this recipe. With the classic dish of beef bourguignon as its inspiration, these hot dogs are made from beef instead of pork for a bit of a twist. The luxury here comes mostly from the red wine and additions such as bacon and mushrooms.
The richness of the recipe makes it the ideal meal to serve at a casual dinner party with friends when you want to impress but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I would serve these with a simple salad and light dressing.
Hot dogs with pulled pork and a red onion relish
Pulled pork is another food trend that is still continuing to grow in popularity and this imaginative recipe combines both textures and flavours for a truly mouth-watering hot dog. The pork and onion sausages complement the sticky red onion relish beautifully and the contrast of colours makes them look particularly attractive. The pulled pork adds a kick of heat, with its ginger beer barbecue flavour.
Either a salad or chips would be a suitable accompaniment to these hot dogs, which makes them ideal for almost any occasion. Everyone will love these served at a barbecue for a luxurious take on the humble hot dog, served with chunky chips. Equally, serve with a Greek or green salad for a low-key main course at a dinner party.
It looks like the trend of luxury hot dogs is gaining more popularity by the minute. People are even writing books on the phenomena. Why not try out some recipes for yourself and create a mouth-watering midweek or weekend meal that the family are sure to love.
