Hot Dogs With Okra Giardiniera Recipes

HOMEMADE HOT GIARDINIERA

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups water and the salt in a glass or non-reactive bowl. Mix until the salt is dissolved. Add the carrots, cauliflower, serranos, garlic, celery and bell pepper to the salt water and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Day 2, drain and rinse the vegetables. In a clean bowl, mix together the oil with the oregano and pepper. Add the vegetables and mix to combine. Allow to marinate overnight. Giardiniera will only get better with time. After 2 days at the most in the bowl, you can place in air-tight mason jars and keep in the fridge for at least 2 to 3 weeks.

GIARDINIERA

Steps:

• Bring the vinegar, sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, the bay leaves, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the cauliflower, fennel, red onion, carrots and garlic. Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Let the vegetables cool in the brine, then refrigerate until chilled. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

CHICAGO-STYLE HOT DOG GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• To make the giardiniera, combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve the salt. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, let cool, and then let marinate in the liquid until serving. (The giardiniera will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.)
• To make the relish, combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and incorporated.
• To cook the hot dogs, in a saucepan, combine the beer and hot dogs and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from the heat and let the hot dogs cool in the beer. On a charcoal or gas grill or a stove-top grill pan, sear the hot dogs over high heat, turning as needed, until lightly charred.
• Line up half of the bread slices on a work surface. Top each slice with 1/8 of the cheese, 3 tablespoons pickle relish, 1/2 hot dog (2 pieces), 1/4 cup drained giardiniera, 2 tomato slices, and another 1/8 of the cheese. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices.
• Line a large platter with paper towels. In a skillet over high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Turn down the heat to low, add 1 sandwich, and cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp on both sides and the cheese is melted. Transfer to the prepared platter to blot the excess grease. Repeat with the remaining butter and sandwiches.
• Cut the sandwiches in half, plate, and serve.

VEGGIE DOGS WITH MUSHROOMS AND GIARDINIERA MAYO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms. Let the mushrooms sit in the pan, without stirring, until they release liquid and begin to brown around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms brown all over, 4 to 5 minutes longer. Stir in the garlic and rosemary and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, or until the garlic and rosemary become fragrant.
• Remove the pan from the heat and let the mushrooms sit in the pan 1 to 2 minutes more (this will continue to cook the garlic without browning the rosemary). Transfer the mushrooms to a serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, giardiniera and giardiniera liquid in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Taste and season with salt, if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl or spoon the mixture into a squeeze bottle for a fun presentation.
• Place the veggie dogs on a baking sheet and bake until heated through and beginning to brown on the bottoms, about 10 minutes, flipping once about halfway through the cooking time.
• Open the buns and place 1 slice of provolone in each bun, making sure the cheese lies flat (not folded). Place on the baking sheet with the dogs for the last 2 minutes of cooking to melt the cheese.
• To serve, place a veggie dog in a bun with melted cheese and top with mushrooms and giardiniera mayo.