Description
Savory onion pickled wieners bring German street food magic straight to home kitchens. Tangy sausages nestled with caramelized onions create an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 12 beef or pork hot dogs (wieners)
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh dill (optional)
Pickling Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare a clean jar or container for pickling, ensuring it’s large enough to hold wieners and brine comfortably.
- Slice onions into delicate, translucent rings and gently crush garlic cloves to release their aromatic essence.
- Combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, kosher salt, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the pickling liquid to a rolling boil, stirring continuously until sugar and salt completely dissolve, creating a harmonious brine.
- Remove brine from heat and allow it to cool slightly, maintaining a warm temperature that won’t immediately cook the wieners.
- Cut hot dogs into bite-sized segments, creating manageable pieces for easy pickling and consumption.
- Layer sliced hot dogs, onion rings, and crushed garlic into the prepared jar, creating an attractive and flavorful arrangement.
- Carefully pour the warm pickling liquid over the ingredients, ensuring complete submersion and even distribution of spices.
- Gently tuck fresh dill sprigs between the layers for an additional layer of herbal complexity.
- Securely seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid, preventing any potential leakage or contamination.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 24 hours, allowing flavors to meld and intensify, transforming simple wieners into a gourmet delicacy.
- Store pickled wieners in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, enjoying them as a tangy snack or sophisticated appetizer.
Notes
- Choose a wide-mouth glass jar to easily pack and remove the wieners without breaking them.
- Slice wieners diagonally for more surface area to absorb the pickling liquid and enhance flavor absorption.
- Remove peppercorns and mustard seeds before serving if you prefer a smoother texture and cleaner eating experience.
- Use low-sodium hot dogs for a healthier version that reduces overall salt intake while maintaining delicious tangy taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 163 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1250 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg