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Grand Rapids White Hot Dog Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 8 white hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Grill or grill pan
- Tongs
- Mixing bowl
- Serving platter

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

2. Grill white hot dogs for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned and heated through.

3. While the hot dogs are grilling, mix together onions, green bell peppers, mustard, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.

4. Place grilled hot dogs in hot dog buns.

5. Spoon the onion and pepper mixture over the hot dogs.

6. Serve immediately on a platter.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 5-7 minutes
Temperature:
- Grill or grill pan: medium-high heat
Serving size:
- 8 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 290
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 9g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use regular hot dogs instead of white hot dogs.
- You can substitute red bell peppers for green bell peppers.
- You can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.

Variations:
- Add shredded cheddar cheese on top of the hot dogs.
- Use spicy mustard instead of yellow mustard.
- Add sliced jalapenos for a spicy kick.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to turn the hot dogs occasionally to prevent burning.
- Toast the hot dog buns on the grill for added flavor.
- You can make the onion and pepper mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover hot dogs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat leftover hot dogs in the microwave or on the grill until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve hot dogs on a platter with the onion and pepper mixture on top.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Garnishes:
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Sliced jalapenos
- Shredded cheddar cheese

Pairings:
- Potato salad
- Coleslaw
- Baked beans

Suggested side dishes:
- French fries
- Sweet potato fries
- Grilled corn on the cob

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the hot dogs are not browning evenly, adjust the heat on the grill or grill pan.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the hot dogs to an internal temperature of 165°F to prevent foodborne illness.

Food history:
- The Grand Rapids White Hot Dog is a regional specialty in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is a white hot dog made with pork and veal and is typically served with a meat sauce.

Flavor profiles:
- Savory, tangy, and slightly sweet.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot dogs on a platter with the onion and pepper mixture on top.

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Taste: Savory, Tangy, Spicy, Zesty, Aromatic