Pickled Hot Dogs Or Sausages Recipe

Spice up your snack game with this incredibly easy recipe for pickled hot dogs and sausages! Perfect for game day, camping trips, or a unique appetizer, these tangy treats are surprisingly addictive. This recipe is adaptable to various meats, including smoked sausages, deer sausage, ring bologna, and even pickled eggs! Prepare a batch and enjoy the delicious, spicy, and satisfying results.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 161.9 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pickled Hot Dogs Or Sausages

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How to Make Pickled Hot Dogs Or Sausages

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon celery seeds, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), and 1 bay leaf.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
  3. Add 1 pound of pre-cooked hot dogs or sausages (sliced or whole, your choice!), reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes, ensuring the mixture doesn't boil aggressively.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature.
  5. Carefully transfer the hot dogs and sausages along with the pickling liquid into a clean glass jar. Seal tightly.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully meld.
  7. Once chilled, serve these flavorful pickled hot dogs and sausages with saltine crackers or your favorite bread for a satisfying snack or appetizer. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

50 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

26g

Carbs

1g