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Hot Dog Recipes That Go Beyond Ketchup and Mustard

There is nothing wrong with a plain hot dog dressed with yellow mustard and a stripe of ketchup, provided you actually like the sweetness. But the hot dog earns more respect than it usually gets. It cooks quickly, takes smoke and char beautifully, and works as a canvas for sharp, rich, spicy, crunchy, and acidic toppings in a way that few other foods do. If you have ever stood at a grill with a pack of franks and felt that you were about to serve something a little tir

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Civic · 04:26

How to Build the Perfect Backyard Hot Dog Bar

A great backyard hot dog bar does something that many outdoor meals fail to do. It makes people relax almost immediately. Nobody feels pressured to plate a composed entrée, wait for a carving station, or ask what sauce goes with what. They see the buns, the grill, the toppings, and they know exactly how to join in. Kids can keep it simple. Adults can get fussy in the best possible way. One person builds a classic mustard dog, another piles on grilled onions, pickled ja

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