New Jersey Italian Hot Dog
Whip up a delicious lunch with this hot dog dish that is a Jersey favorite!
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Servings: 4 to 6
Yields 6 sandwiches
Ingredients
– Vegetable Oil, for frying and for the grill
– 6 all-beef hot dogs
– 1 1/2 lbs. potatoes, quartered and sliced crosswise
– 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, to taste
– 1 medium onion, sliced
– 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
– 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
– 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
– 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
– 4 tbsps. spicy brown mustard, more as needed
– 6 large hot dog buns, torpedo rolls, or pizza bread, toasted if desired
Directions
Gather ingredients.
Prepare a medium gas or charcoal outdoor grill, or indoor grill pan. Lightly oil the grill. Grill the hot dogs, turnng frequently until charred on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the hot dogs to a platter and keep warm.
Add about 1/2 inch of oil to a large deep, heavy-duty skillet. Heat to 350 degrees F over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes in batches, if necessary, and fry, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and continue to cook until golden brown and tender, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
Drain on paper towels, then sprinkle lightly with salt.
Remove all but 2 tbsps. of the frying oil from the skillet. Add the onions, peppers, and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
Return the potatoes to the pan. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
Spread some of the mustard on the bread, then place a hot dog on each. Top with the potatoes, onions, and peppers. Finish with extra mustard, if desired. Serve immediately.
