Recipe :: Gourmet hot dogs

• DON® Footy Franks (Skinless or Skin-On)
• 7 x gourmet bread rolls

Optional toppings:

• Pickled red onions (recipe below)
• Pickled cucumbers (recipe below)
• Goat’s cheese Parmesan cheese
• Mixed lettuce
• Tomato chutney
• Fresh herbs
• Mustard
• Jalapeños

Pickled red onion

• 3 red onions, cut into thin rings 3 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp sugar
• Pepper, to taste

Pickled cucumber

• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced or diced
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 75g of sugar
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water
• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Cook the footy franks as per packet instructions.
• Toast the rolls and then set up your own ‘build your hot dog’ station with all your wonderful toppings!

Pickled red onions

• Place the red onions, water, vinegar, sugar and pepper into a small saucepan.
• Bring to the boil briefly and then turn down to alow heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Leave to cool, then pour onions and brine into an airtight container. Leave in the fridge for a few hours or overnight before serving.

Pickled cucumbers

• Stir the sugar and salt into the boiling water and allow to dissolve, then add the vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Place cucumber in an airtight container. Pour the hot liquid over the cucumbers and cover with a lid. Leave to stand for a few hours or overnight before serving.