Give your tubesteak a little flair…or a ton, with food writer Russell van Kraayenburg’s ultimate hot dog book, Haute Dogs. Wherever you hail from, there’s a hot dog that speaks to you. Not literally, that would be terrible. But believe us, these franks have some serious soul. You may not be familiar with the Seattle Dog. Let us introduce you.
This strange Seattle creation likely came to be in the 1980’s or 90’s when modern variations and the idea of haute dogs began influencing recipes. Not only are these dogs almost impossible to find outside of Seattle, they can be tricky to find within Seattle as well. That hasn’t stopped this deliciously spicy and creamy dog from collecting a cult following. Loaded with veggies, jalapeños, sriracha and cream cheese, these dogs are all about thinking outside of the bun.
Ingredients
- oil, for sauteeing
- white onions, finely chopped
- jalapeños, sliced
- cabbage, chopped
- classic hot dog bun
- polish sausage or hot dog
- cream cheese, room temperature
- Sriracha
Directions
- Warm a splash of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions, jalapeños and cabbage and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften and brown, about 10 minutes.
- Get out a classic bun.
- Slice a Polish sausage or hot dog in half and grill it.
- Spread enough cream cheese on the inside of the bun to coat and place the sausage on top.
- Top with a handful of onions, jalapeños and cabbage.
- Add a few drops of sriracha on top.
Chef's Note: Let cream cheese come to room temperature before spreading so that it glides smoothly onto the bun.
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