These Franks with Apples and Onions are a flavor treat for your mouth. They are easy to prepare and inexpensive. What’s not to love?
Don’t you just love moving into a new house, and going to the store trying to figure out what to have for dinner? Yes, I am being facetious, but that is what I was facing tonight – a new house with a lot of stuff still in storage, a limited budget, a hungry child, and tired from working all day. At first, I suggested burgers, but the child wanted hot dogs.
Our new house comes with a neighbor who has apple trees with plenty of fruit that he gladly shares. No GMO’s here, thank you! I thought that they would be wonderful sautéed with the big beef Kosher franks I had bought at the store.
Spane was a little surprised when he found out what was on the franks but really liked it. Try it, it’s easy and good for you!
UPDATE: I haven’t made these in a while, but when apples come into season in the fall, I will certainly be making them again. It’s a little sweet from the apples and a little sour from the onion. When I make caramelized onions in my slow cooker again, I’ll be sure to save some of them for this dish. It’s good with air-fryer steak fries and freshly made coleslaw. If you are looking for an adult beverage to have with this, stout or lager would be a good choice.
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Franks with Apples and Onions
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Ingredients
- 1 large apple, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, unsalted
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. freshly ground
- ⅛ teaspoon Sea salt
- 4 large Kosher beef franks
- 4 hot dog buns
~~ Toppings ~~
- 4 teaspoons Dijon Mustard, (optional)
- 4 teaspoons Balsamic Ketchup, (optional)
- 4 teaspoons Sweet Pickle Relish, (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt the butter and add the onion and apple slices. Let them cook on low heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then cover and cook another 10 minutes or so, or until the onions are soft.
- Add the franks, and roll them around in the mixture. Cover the pan again, and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the franks have slightly browned.
- Toast the hot dog buns.
- On each bun, put some of the mixture, and lay a frank on top.
- Top with mustard, ketchup, and relish if desired.
Thank you for the good writeup. This was easy to make and my kids loved it. Will be making this again!
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Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an incredibly long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyway, just wanted to say fantastic frank recipe!