A terrific blend of bacon, sauerkraut and homemade Thousand Island dressing. You can substitute a favorite bottled Thousand Island variety if you prefer.
Thousand Island Dressing: 1/2 C. mayonnaise 2 Tbs. chili sauce 1 Tbs. minced onion 1 Tbs. minced green bell pepper 1 Tbs. minced dill pickle or sweet pickle relish, your preference 2 tsp. minced fresh parsley For the Dogs: 3/4 C. sauerkraut 8 hot dogs 8 hot dog buns 3 bacon slices, chopped and fried crisp
Prepare the dressing, combining the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside. Heat the grill, bringing the temperature to high. While your grill is heating, in a medium bowl, mix together the sauerkraut with the dressing. Grill the hot dogs for about 3 to 5 minutes over high heat until deeply browned, rolling to crisp all surfaces. Toast the buns on the edge of the grill if you wish. Toss the bacon with the sauerkraut mixture. Place the dogs on the buns and serve with the sauerkraut.