Ingredients

2 Qts. water

2 Tbs. red vinegar

1/8 Tsp. ground nutmeg

pinch ground cumin

Favorite hot dogs, not skinless!

Large yellow onion, peeled and coarse sliced.

3 Tbs. cooking oil.

Pinch of Crushed red pepper and hot sauce to taste, optional.

1 Tbs. red vinegar

1/4 c. Tomatoe sauce or ketchup for sweeter version.

Preparation

In covered 4 Qt saucepan, bring water to slight simmer, stirr in vinigar, cumin and nutmeg. Add up to two pack of dogs and cover for at least ten minutes. Enjoy with any toppings!

For onion sauce, Heat oil and red papper in pan over medium heat, sautee onion 3 to 4 minutes, about half opaque. Reduce heat to just keep warm. Stir in vinegar and slowly add tomatoe to desired thickness. Serve dogs on warmed buns with warm onion sauce or kraut and any other toppings.