Somehow my post for this morning actually posted yesterday. (I hate it when that happens!) My goal has always been to present you with one new recipe each day, and so in the spirit of that and because of the mysteries of the internet, today you get two new recipes. ☺
When I was much, much younger. In fact, still in high school . . . I began to purchase cookbooks. One of the ones I bought was the Fanny Farmer Cooking School cookbook, and in all honesty, I have worn out no less than 3 copies of that book in the ensuing years. Another purchase which I made was the Better Homes and Gardens Encyclopaedia of cooking books. I still have them. They consist of a variety of books with titles such as Good Food on a Budget, and Casseroles . . . Meat Cookery, etc. All published in 1971.
There are some who would think that being so old these books no longer have any value, but that is where they would be really wrong. Just because something is old that doesn't mean that it has no value. These books are filled with lots of little gems such as this recipe I am showing to you today. Barbecued Frankfurters.
This is the MOST delicious hot-dog recipe I have ever cooked. I have had these books for about 40 years now and the very first time I made these was the other day. And my immediate thought upon biting into one was this . . . "Where have you been all my life!!!!"
Absolutely, unequivocally, POSITIVELY the tastiest hot-dog recipe ever! Totally serious and honest statement. And they are so simple to make too. The recipe uses simple ingredients most of us have in our fridge and larders at all times . . . tomato ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce, onions, celery, mustard . . . and . . . hot-dogs of course! all put together in a simple and easy way. I love simple recipes that end up being delicious, don't you? This is a new favorite for us.
*Barbecued Frankfurters*
Serves 5Printable RecipeThis is the most delicious way to prepare hotdogs. Adapted from an old Better Homes and Gardens recipe book. WE just loved these. I think they are destined to become a family favorite in your house too! I do hope you will give them a go. 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped1 stick celery, peeled and finely chopped1 TBS olive oil225ml of tomato ketchup (1 cup)110ml of water (1/2 cup)pinch salt2 TBS soft light brown sugar1 TBS apple cider vinegar1 TBS Dijon mustard2 TBS Worcestershire Saucefreshly ground black pepper to taste1 pound frankfurters5 finger bunsTo serve: (optional)grated cheesefinely chopped onion
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring frequently to soften the vegetables without browning. Stir in the ketchup, water, salt, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Cover the pan and simmer for about 20 minutes. Score the frankfurters lightly on the diagonal at 1 inch intervals. Add to the sauce. (You can brown first if you wish.) Turn to coat them in the sauce. Cover and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Split and toast the buns beneath the grill. Fill with the frankfurters. Top with cheese and chopped onion as desired. Serve hot.
