Fondue Hot Dogs
Bite-sized hot dog pieces are slow-simmered in a sweet and tangy ketchup-based sauce. This simple one-pot recipe is a classic party appetizer that's easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 15 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 338 kcal
Allergen information: may contain fish, gluten, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 8 pcshot dog, cut into 1-inch rounds
- 1 cupketchup
- 0.5 cupbrown sugar, packed
- 0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbspworcestershire sauce
Equipment
pot · spoon · knife · cutting board
The method
Step by step
- 1
Cut the hot dogs into 1-inch thick rounds.
About 5 min
- 2
In a medium pot or saucepan, combine the ketchup, packed brown sugar, finely chopped yellow onion, and Worcestershire sauce.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Whisking the sauce ingredients together before heating helps the sugar dissolve more evenly.
- 3
Place the pot over medium heat and stir until the sauce begins to simmer and the sugar has completely dissolved.
About 3 min
- 4
Add the cut hot dog pieces to the pot and stir to coat them evenly in the sauce.
About 1 min
- 5
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and allow it to simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: The longer it simmers, the more the flavors will meld. You can also use a slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours for this step.
- 6
Serve the fondue hot dogs warm, with toothpicks for easy handling.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 338.4kcal
- Protein
- 12.1g
- Carbs
- 30.1g
- Fat
- 18.8g
- Fibre
- 0.3g
- Sugar
- 26.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.