Washington State Hot Dogs

Recipes for apples and sausage combinations are common, some more complex than others. They are related to European pork and apple recipes, so one might expect pork-based hot dogs in this recipe, but any good hot dog will do. Washington State is, of course, apple country.

Makes 8 hot dogs

Ingredients

• 8 hot dogs, 8 to a pound
• 1 tablespoon (or more) brown or Dijon mustard
• 3 Granny Smith or other tart apples, thinly
• sliced—the peels may be left on
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup coarsely grated cheddar cheese—a Washington State cheese is best

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Place hot dogs in a baking dish. Spread with mustard.
3. Spread apple slices over the hot dogs and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake for about 20 minutes, until apples are tender.
4. Sprinkle grated cheese over top of dish, replace in oven, and bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

Adapted from Dorothy Dean, “These Recipes for Hot Dogs May Please,” Seattle Spokesman-Review, June 20, 1951.

Reprinted with permission from “Man Bites Dog: Hot Dog Culture in America,” Bruce Kraig.