Wormy Weenie Sandwiches Recipes

SQUIRMY WORMY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut each hot dog into eight strips. In a large skillet, saute hot dogs in oil until golden brown. , Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and, if desired, Liquid Smoke; heat through. Serve on buns.

THE FEENIE WEENIE

Steps:

• Preheat the barbecue to high heat. Bring a saucepan of water to simmer over medium-high heat, then drop in smokies and cook for 5 minutes. Take out smokies and grill them for 5 to 7 minutes, or until plumped up and starting to ooze cheese. While weenies are grilling, heat up Choucroute and toast hot dog buns. Place a layer of Choucroute in each bun and add a smokie on top. Serve.
• This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
• Cook bacon in a frying pan over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crispy. Add onion and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, or until translucent. Add sauerkraut, Riesling and Spice Sachet, then cook for about 45 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by two-thirds. Remove from the stove and allow to cool. Refrigerate for 24 hours for the flavors to develop. Choucroute will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• Yield: 1 quart
• Place all the ingredients on a 6-inch square of cheesecloth and tie closed with kitchen string.

WORM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Slice hot dogs into long strips lengthwise.
• Boil strips in water until they curl, and look like worms.
• Toss hot strips with ketchup to make them look even grosser!
• Serve on buns.

FRIED WORM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Slice hotdogs in half lengthwise, then each half into thirds lengthwise to make 6 strips from each hotdog. Make a few shallow cuts along the length of each strip on the "skin" side. This will help them curl into worms as they cook.
• Open hotdog buns and thinly spread butter on the cut sides of buns.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Toast buns, cut side down in skillet til browned and toasty. You may need to do this in batches. Remove buns from skillet and keep warm.
• Place hotdog strips in same hot skillet. Toss and cook til curly, hot, and browned to your family's liking. Serve strips on toasted buns and top with desired condiments.

TWINKIE® WIENER SANDWICH

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add hot dogs, and boil until thoroughly hot, about 5 minutes; drain and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, unwrap the snack cakes, and place onto a cutting board, upside-down. Cut halfway through the bottoms of the snack cakes with a small, serrated knife to create "buns" for the hot dogs.
• Blot the hot dogs with a paper towel to remove excess water and place a hot dog inside each "bun". Remove the protective top from the can of cheese, and hold the nozzle close to, but not touching, the exposed side of the hot dog. Dispense cheese by decisively pressing the nozzle towards the hot dog and slowly drawing the tip along the hot dog in a straight line, or decorative pattern of your choice.

ORANGE GLAZED WEENIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix together the orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, rice vinegar, orange zest, garlic powder, nutmeg, and brown sugar; stir to dissolve the sugar.
• Stir the cocktail sausages into the orange mixture to coat; pour the sausages and sauce into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water to make a smooth paste.
• Remove the sausages from the sauce with a slotted spoon and place into a serving dish. Pour the sauce into a saucepan.
• Set the sauce over medium heat and cook until simmering; stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce, and whisk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour the sauce over the cocktail sausages to serve.