I don’t know about you, but as we inch our way towards the end of Chanukah, I’m slowly getting bored of all the dairy dishes I’ve been having. I’ve had my fill of donuts and latkes and I need something a little different! We still have a few more days to indulge in fried foods and I’ve got you covered. These hot dog eggrolls are just the thing!
Now, I know what you’re thinking. 6 days of loading up on trash and she’s trying to get me to eat hot dogs now?! YES! You see, I had a huge misconception about hot dogs until I stepped into the Abeles & Heymann factory. Seth Leavitt, the company’s owner, took me behind the scenes for some hot dog education.
Before I even stepped foot in the factory, I had to stand in a box of cleaning solution, to clean my shoes before heading in. This level of hygiene continued throughout my tour, with every step of the process being meticulously clean. I even had to wear a hairnet and labcoat! (check out my Instagram feed for pics!)
Abeles & Heymann hot dogs can be found in stadiums around the country. And for good reason. They start with a REAL cut of meat. I always thought that hot dogs were made from complete junk but I was shocked to see the quality of the meat that’s used in it’s production. It looked just like any large roast you’d purchase at the butcher. From there, Abeles & Heymann uses old world recipes with quality ingredients to produce premium hot dogs that are slow cooked to perfection. Their franks contain no fillers, and their new reduced fat and sodium line has no added nitrates or nitrites!
Abeles & Heymann is at the forefront of an innovative campaign to create healthier alternatives to chemical and artificial nitrates. They have pioneered the use of natural nitrates, celery and cherry, to create a fully-cooked uncured collection of no-nitrate-added hot dogs. When Seth gave me a few packages to try, I turned to my most opinionated taste testers – my kids! My pickiest daughter, who can barely finish a single hot dog in one seating, asked for seconds. And I didn’t have to feel guilty about giving it to her! I would call that a winner!
Now that we don’t have to feel guilty about eating hot dogs, we can go ahead with our hot dog eggrolls! These crispy, dippable appetizers make the perfect addition to your Chanukah party, Superbowl bash, or New Years event! You can even bake them for a reduced fat version.
I filled the hot dog eggrolls with traditional frank condiments like sauerkraut and pickle relish. You can feel free to get creative with fillings like sauteed onions, facon, coleslaw or even chili! The dipping sauce combines sweet apricot jam with Abeles & Heymann’s sweet and tangy mustard for the perfect bite!
If you’re wondering where to pick up some Abeles & Heymann bounty, their amazing collection of hot dogs and salami’s can be found in stores throughout the U.S. Alternatively, you can purchase them online at the Abeles & Heymann store. And for a limited time, enjoy 15% off your order, using coupon code BUSY!
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Hot Dog Eggrolls
1 1lb. pkg. eggroll wrappers
1 12oz. pkg. Abeles & Heymann no-nitrate-added hot dogs, cut in half widthwise
1 14oz. can sauerkraut
1 10oz. jar sweet pickle relish
canola oil, for frying
3/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup Abeles & Heymann Sweet & Tangy mustard
Method:
Lay the egg roll wrappers flat on your work surface, with the corner pointed towards you. Working one at a time, place 2 heaping tbsp of sauerkraut in the center and top with a tbsp of pickle relish and a half of a hot dog. Using your fingers, spread a bit of water on the corner closest to you, and fold over the filling, pressing down to seal. Fold the sides in and spread some water around the top corner. Roll tightly and press to seal.
Heat oil in a skillet and fry eggrolls until crisp and golden, turning to brown all sides. Drain on paper towels.
Heat apricot jam in a microwave or pot until melted and stir in mustard. Serve alongside eggrolls.
VARIATON: To bake, brush the eggrolls with oil and bake at 400 degrees until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes.
OPTIONAL FILLINGS: sauteed onions, chili, coleslaw, facon, onion rings, jalapeno, avocado, salsa
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This post was sponsored by Abeles & Heymann
Other hot dog recipes:
spiralized spud dogs
kid-friendly dirty rice
fire-roasted tomato rice stoup
Brilliant! Can’t believe no one’s thought of this before!
Me neither!
lol – it has definitely been thought of (and done!) before. but delicous nonetheless. and i’m excited about these healthier hot dogs. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Abigael!
YOu dont cook the hotdogs first?
Nope! It’s totally not necessary!
Can any brand hot dog be used?
I prefer the Abeles & Heymann no-nitrate hot dog, but technically you can use any.
Hot dogs are a crazy good idea.. these look SO delicious!
Thanks Thalia!
Those hot dogs look like the real deal. Amazing how much better a hot dog can taste right?! Intrigued by using the nitrates in cherry, that one I’ve never seen. Anyhoo, great post. The homemade Kraut is ready to eat so may just have to give this a go!
Thanks Melinda. Homemade kraut sounds incredible!
Very Clever, Love this idea. I’m soon to become a special events food vender i.e. Farmers Markets, Concerts In The Parks etc. Been looking around for inspirational unique tasty ideas. This one has so much potential! thanks!
What a cool job!
I served these at a fundraising event and did very well. The great thing is they can be made in advance and frozen. The .relish, saurekraut or onions inside freeze well.
I believe I had them in Brighton beach,nyc
would this freeze well?
I haven’t tried it, but I think so.
Have you tried baking these instead of frying? Or using an air fryer?
I haven’t tried these specifically but I have baked eggrolls before. If you spray them with cooking spray, they do get quite crispy, although obviously not as good as fried!