Brooklyns Corniest Hot Dogs Recipes

BROOKLYN'S CHEESIEST DOG

Steps:

• In a medium-sized saucepan, over medium heat, saute the lardons of bacon until brown and crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels. Discard the bacon fat. Put the olive oil into the same pan. Wash the chopped leeks thoroughly to remove any grit, and then drain. Put them into the pan with the olive oil and saute until soft and wilted. Remove the leeks from the pan and set aside.
• Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the same pan and then sprinkle with the flour, stirring to incorporate. Cook the roux over medium heat for a few minutes. Whisk the warm milk into the roux and cook until it thickens. Fold in the grated Gruyere and grated Parmigiano and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add a pinch of cayenne and a pinch of nutmeg. Set the sauce aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over medium heat for the pasta.
• In a small fry pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add the panko. Stir constantly until the crumbs are lightly toasted. Set aside.
• Preheat the grill to medium.
• Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and gently fold the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and keep warm. Fold in the bacon and the leeks.
• Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and brush it on the cut sides of the buns. Grill the hot dogs over the hottest part of the barbecue until they are brown, and toast the buns around the perimeter where the fire is cooler, until you have light golden grill marks. Put 1 hot dog into each bun and generously slather with the hot sauce. Top each hot dog with a generous portion of the pasta and cheese sauce. Sprinkle with the toasted panko and chopped parsley and serve.
• Serve and enjoy.

SMOKEY DOGS

Steps:

• For the sausages: Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium-large saute pan over medium heat and saute the onions and peppers gently, about 1 minute. Stir in the garlic and cook until tender, about 3 minutes more. Stir in the herbs, tomatoes, miso and paprika and cook until the mixture is golden and caramelized, about 2 minutes. Add the beans and heat through, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat, then mix in the flour and flaxseed if using.
• Using a potato masher, press the mixture together (you want to retain some of the texture as it adds bite when eating, so be mindful not to over-mash). Using clean hands, bring all the ingredients together firmly and shape into a large ball, then cut into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long sausage shape. I like to measure each sausage piece up against a hot dog bun to shape them to the perfect length to fit.
• Chill in the fridge to allow the sausage to firm up before frying, at least 30 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium-large saute pan over medium heat, then fry the sausages, turning occasionally until crispy and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
• For the caramelized onions: Heat the oil in a medium-large saute pan over medium heat, then add the onions and stir in the vinegar. Cook on a gently sizzling heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes.
• For assembly: Spread a layer of mayonnaise on the inside of each hot dog bun, then scatter some arugula over the mayonnaise. Add a sausage and spoon some of the caramelized onions over the top. Finish with a squeeze of ketchup and mustard to taste. Now your Smokey Dogs are ready to devour.