The Classic Backyard Picnic Dog
A juicy, grilled all-beef frankfurter nestled in a soft, toasted brioche bun, topped with a generous streak of tangy yellow mustard and a crisp, sweet emerald-green pickle relish. This straightforward meal captures the essence of a perfect summer cookout with its balance of savory snap, acidic tang, and subtle sweetness.
Recipe
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- •4 premium all-beef natural casing frankfurters
- •4 split-top brioche hot dog buns
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- •1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- •1/4 cup high-quality sweet emerald-green pickle relish
- •2 tablespoons classic tangy yellow mustard
Instructions
- 1Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (204°C).
- 2In a small ramekin, mix the softened butter with garlic powder until smooth.
- 3Brush the interior surfaces of the split brioche buns generously with the garlic butter.
- 4Place the frankfurters directly over the heat source. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes, rotating every 2 minutes to ensure even charring and a crisp, snapping casing.
- 5During the final 60 seconds of grilling, place the buns butter-side down on the grill grates until toasted to a golden brown.
- 6Remove everything from the grill and nestle each juicy frankfurter into a warm brioche bun.
- 7Apply a single, bold streak of yellow mustard along the length of the frankfurter.
- 8Garnish with a generous spoonful of the emerald-green relish, ensuring even distribution for the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
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