Hot Dogs Simmered in Beer

Hot dogs simmered in beer are deliciously tender and have a mild flavor that works perfectly with our beer-infused sauerkraut topping.

Course Sandwiches

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings to 8 servings

Calories 286

Author Lynne Webb

Ingredients

8 natural casing hot dogs, uncured if possible
1 lb sauerkraut
1 tablespoon sugar
12 ounces lager beer, divided (see notes)
2 thick slices of sweet onion, separated into rings
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
8 hot dog buns, lightly toasted and buttered

Instructions

Place the sauerkraut in a colander, rinse lightly with cold water and drain thoroughly. Transfer to a large skillet, sprinkle with sugar and add 1/2 cup of the beer.
Bring to a slow simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the beer has cooked off, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
While the sauerkraut simmers, place the onion, garlic and hot dogs in a sauté pan and pour in the remainder of the beer. Bring to a slow simmer over medium-low to medium heat. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, turning the hot dogs several times to ensure even cooking and flavor.
To serve, drain the hot dogs on paper towels, place in the toasted buns and top with sauerkraut.

Tips for Making This Recipe

We've made this recipe on numerous occasions using different types of beer and we've found that a lager gives the hot dogs just the right amount of flavor without any residual bitterness. Samuel Adams Boston Lager is a great choice.

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