Coney Island Hot Dog (The Original)

A close-up view of two Coney Island hot dogs that are topped with sauerkraut, chopped onions, and a zig zag of deli-style mustard.

Coney Island Hot Dog (The Original)

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 277kcal

Bring the boardwalk classic home with the Original Coney Island Hot Dog! Juicy, natural-casing beef franks are tucked into buns and topped with sauerkraut, onions, and spicy brown mustard for a timeless, crowd‑pleasing favorite.

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Equipment

Griddle, grill, pot, skillet
Steamer See NOTES

Ingredients

8 beef frankfurters natural casing
8 hot dog buns
1 cup sauerkraut
1 cup onions chopped
spicy brown mustard

Instructions

Heat your griddle or grill to medium heat.
Add the frankfurters over direct heat, and cook until cooked through and lightly browned all over.
8 beef frankfurters
Meanwhile, steam the buns for 1 to 2 minutes.
8 hot dog buns
Place the cooked frankfurters in the steamed buns. Add a layer of sauerkraut, then chopped onions, and a zig-zag of mustard. Serve at once!
1 cup sauerkraut, 1 cup onions, spicy brown mustard

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Notes

NOTE: Watch the video near the top of the recipe for visual guidance.

For the most authentic taste and texture, order your hot dogs and mustard directly from Feltman's. If not, be sure to seek out natural casing all-beef hot dogs. You can find natural casing beef hot dogs (Dietz & Watson) in the deli section of many well-stocked supermarkets.

Steaming the hot dog buns is critical for authentic taste and texture. Get a pot and add about 1 inch of water to it. Add a steam basket and place it over medium heat. As soon as the water is steaming, add the buns and cover the pot for about 1 to 2 minutes. If you want to keep them in longer, after a couple of minutes of steaming, place the lid ajar on the top of the pot so some of the steam will escape.

Uncooked hot dogs can be frozen for 2 to 3 months. Thaw completely before cooking them.

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