NY Dog

Ingredients

For the NY Onion Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, halved and cut 1/4-inch thick
• 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Horseradish Mustard:

• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard mixed with 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

For the Roasted Red Pepper Relish:

• 3 roasted red peppers, julienned
• 3 cloves roasted garlic, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

For the hot dogs:

• 8 kosher beef hot dogs
• 8 good quality hot dog buns, split 3/4 through

Directions

For the NY Onion Sauce: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft. Stir in the cinnamon and chili powder and cook for 1 minute. Add the ketchup, water, hot sauce and salt and black pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook mixture for 10 to15 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature before serving.

For the Roasted Red Pepper Relish:

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

For the hot dogs:

Heat the grill to high. Grill dogs until golden brown on all sides, about 7 minutes. Remove to a plate. Place buns on the grill cut side down and grill until lightly golden brown, about 20 seconds.

For assembly:

Place hot dog into prepared bun. Top with NY Onion Sauce, Horseradish Mustard and then with the Roasted Red Pepper Relish.