HOT DOGS WITH GREEN TOMATO RELISH

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Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound green (unripe) tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 cups water
1 bottle 12-ounce stout or porter
1 tablespoon celery seeds
1 small onion, quartered
1 garlic clove, smashed
8 all-beef hot dogs
8 hot dog buns, split

Steps:

In a colander, toss the green tomatoes, bell pepper and onion with 2 tablespoons of kosher salt and let stand for 1 hour to drain.
In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the drained vegetables and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, but not browned, about 7 minutes.
Add the vinegar, brown sugar, crushed red pepper, cloves, celery salt and ginger and simmer until thick, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Let cool to room temperature and season with kosher salt.
In a large saucepan, combine the water with the beer, celery seeds, onion and garlic and bring to a boil. Put a large steamer basket over the boiling water and add the hot dogs. Cover and steam over moderate heat for 8 minutes.
Add the hot dog buns and steam for 30 seconds.
Put a hot dog in each bun, spread with green tomato relish and serve.
MAKE AHEAD: The green tomato relish can be refrigerated for up to 2 months.