Grilled Hot Dogs with Pineapple-Pepper Relish
Grilled hot dogs are topped with a sweet-savory relish made with fresh pineapple, red bell pepper, sweet onion and cilantro.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 good quality franks
- Vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup fresh pineapple cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/3 cup red bell pepper cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/3 cup sweet onion cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- 1/2 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 hot dog rolls lightly buttered and toasted
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan. Pierce the hot dogs several times with the tip of a sharp knife, brush with a little bit of vegetable oil and set aside.
- Combine the pineapple, red bell pepper, onion, cilantro, honey, vinegar, ketchup and cayenne in a small bowl and set aside for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving dish using a slotted spoon.
- Grill the hot dogs until golden brown and piping hot. Place in toasted buns and top with pineapple relish. Serve with coleslaw, sliced tomatoes and chips.