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Montreal-Style Hot Dog Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 hot dog buns
- 4 all-beef hot dogs
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup relish
- 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Grill or grill pan
- Tongs

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. Brush hot dogs with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill hot dogs for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and have grill marks.
4. While hot dogs are cooking, mix together chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, parsley, and chives in a bowl.
5. In another bowl, mix together mustard, ketchup, relish, and chopped dill pickles.
6. Toast hot dog buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
7. Place grilled hot dogs in the toasted buns.
8. Top each hot dog with the onion and pepper mixture, followed by the mustard and relish mixture.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 8 minutes
Temperature:
- Grill or grill pan should be preheated to medium-high heat.
Serving size:
- This recipe serves 4 people.

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 360
- Total fat: 19g
- Saturated fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Total carbohydrates: 33g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 11g
- Protein: 13g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of hot dog bun you prefer.
- You can use any type of hot dog you prefer.
- You can substitute the yellow mustard for Dijon mustard.
- You can substitute the ketchup for tomato sauce.
- You can substitute the relish for chopped pickles.

Variations:
- You can add shredded cheese on top of the hot dogs.
- You can add bacon bits on top of the hot dogs.
- You can add sauerkraut on top of the hot dogs.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to brush the hot dogs with vegetable oil to prevent them from sticking to the grill.
- Toasting the buns on the grill adds extra flavor and texture.
- You can make the onion and pepper mixture and the mustard and relish mixture ahead of time for easier preparation.

Storage instructions:
- Leftover hot dogs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, microwave the hot dogs for 30-45 seconds or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve hot dogs on a platter with a side of potato chips or fries.

Garnishes:
- Garnish with additional chopped parsley and chives.

Pairings:
- Serve with a cold beer or soda.

Suggested side dishes:
- Potato chips or fries.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the hot dogs are sticking to the grill, make sure to brush them with enough vegetable oil.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook hot dogs to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure they are safe to eat.

Food history:
- Montreal-style hot dogs are a popular street food in Montreal, Canada. They are typically served with a mixture of chopped onions, green peppers, and celery, as well as mustard and relish.

Flavor profiles:
- This recipe has a savory and slightly sweet flavor profile, with a tangy kick from the mustard and relish.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot dogs on a platter with a side of potato chips or fries.

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Region: Canadian

Taste: Savory, Spicy, Tangy, Smoky, Umami, Rich