Just as one special cocktail sets the party mood, one special condiment streamlines the party food. Try Min’s Main Dog Slaw as a simple solution to the cluttered condiment bar or mustard tasting. The switch from hot dog to hamburger bun puts a signature twist on a dog.

　　

Ingredients

makes 6 servings

　　

For the Main Dog Slaw

2 cups slaw mix

　　1/2 cup chopped red onion

　　1/2 cup sweet pickle relish

　　1/4 cup spicy brown mustard

　　1 tablespoon sugar

　　1/2 teaspoon celery salt

　　Dash of hot pepper sauce

　　

For the Wiener Burgers

6 short, fat, fully cooked bratwursts or other hot dogs

　　6 slices Swiss cheese (optional)

　　6 hamburger buns

　　

Step 1

COMBINE all the slaw ingredients in a medium bowl. Blend well, cover, and refrigerate until serving time.

　　

Step 2

HEAT the broiler. Slice the bratwursts lengthwise until almost cut through. Place on a baking sheet.

　　

Step 3

BROIL the brats about 4 inches from the heat source until seared on both sides and warmed throughout. (You can also brown the brats in a skillet over medium heat.)

　　

Step 4

TOP with the cheese (if you like) and broil (or cover the skillet) and cook an additional minute until the cheese melts.

　　

Step 5

PLACE a wiener on each bun and pile on the slaw.

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