Best Third Down Conversion Dog Recipes

GREEK-STYLE FLAMIN' CHEESE DOG

Steps:

• Slice the block of cheese in half lengthwise and then each half again in half to form 4 equal planks. Place the sliced cheese in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes so it gets nice and cold.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear all sides of the hot dogs until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.
• While the hot dogs are cooking, heat the oil in another medium cast-iron or stainless steel pan over medium-high heat. Dredge the cold cheese slices in the flour. If the flour doesn't stick to the cheese, you can sprinkle it first with a little water and then dredge in the flour. Shake off excess flour and gently place in the skillet. Sear the cheese, without moving, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully flip the cheese and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute. If the cheese starts to melt in the pan, it's ok. Remove the pan from the heat. While the cheese is still sizzling, pour the brandy on the cheese and ignite with a lighter for that Opah! moment. Let the brandy burn for about 10 seconds, then squeeze the fresh lemon over to extinguish.
• Smear some Feta-Mint Tzatziki in each steamed bun, then top with a hot dog. Remove the cheese from the pan with a spatula and place on the hot dogs. Then top with some fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and Pickled Red Onions. Boom.
• Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater and place in a fine-meshed strainer or cheesecloth fitted over a bowl. Salt the cucumber and let sit 10 minutes. Then squeeze out any excess moisture. Add the strained cucumber into a bowl with the yogurt, feta, garlic and mint. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Simmer the vinegar, water, sugar and salt until dissolved. Add in the onions, remove from the heat and let sit until it cools to room temperature. Transfer to a jar or resealable container and let sit overnight in the fridge.

HIBACHI-STYLE HOT DOG

Steps:

• Heat a large cast-iron griddle over medium heat.
• Cut a 1-inch-thick round from the center of the onion and separate it into rings (reserve the remaining onion for another use). Stack the rings directly on the griddle from largest to smallest so they form the shape of a volcano. Pour the brandy INSIDE the onion stack. Carefully, using a stick lighter, ignite the brandy and watch in awe. Once the flames subside, tumble the stack and dice the onions. Add the mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash and carrot. Season with salt and pepper and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
• While the vegetables are cooking, add the hot dogs to the griddle. Cook, turning, until the hot dogs are nicely seared on all sides and the score marks have opened up, about 6 minutes. Brush on the teriyaki sauce and cook until the hot dogs are sticky and shiny!
• Place the dogs in the buns, brush with more teriyaki sauce and top with the Pickled Hibachi Relish and a tight squiggle of Yum Yum Sauce. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve with the hibachi vegetables on the side.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Place the buns on the prepared sheet pan, brush with the melted butter and sprinkle the tops with sesame seeds. Bake for 4 minutes.
• Put the zucchini, yellow squash and carrot in a medium heatproof bowl.
• Bring the vinegar, salt, sugar and 3/4 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Immediately pour into the bowl with the vegetables, then let cool on the counter until room temperature. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. The vegetables will stay good for up to 2 weeks refrigerated.
• Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, tomato paste, butter, sugar, paprika, granulated garlic, hot sauce and onion powder in a medium bowl, whisk together and season to taste. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or resealable container and store in the refrigerator.

FISH DOG

Steps:

• Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a large 12- or 14-inch cast-iron skillet filled halfway up.
• Mix the flour, paprika and garlic salt in a bowl. Add the beer and whisk until the mixture reaches the consistency of a thin pancake batter. Rest the batter in the fridge for 15 minutes.
• Once rested, dunk the fish in the batter, let excess drip off and then gently slide the fish into the oil. Fry until just golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove the fish to a wire rack set over a sheet tray and season with salt.
• The sandwich build: Lay a piece of American cheese on each bun, set a piece fish on top, then dollop on an even layer of Chipotle Tartar Sauce and sprinkle with red onion.
• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, relish, honey, mustard, chipotle and a little hit of the adobo sauce. Season with salt and pepper, and then prepare to want to put this sauce on everything.