Zesty Franks

Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

Zesty Franks are flavorful hot dogs coated in a tangy barbecue sauce with a sweet and spicy kick, perfect for casual gatherings or quick family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup beer
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups hickory-smoked barbecue sauce
  • 1 (10 oz.) jar apple jelly
  • several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
  • 1 (16 oz.) package hot dogs or cocktail wieners
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen small whole onions

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine beer and cornstarch, then stir in barbecue sauce, apple jelly, and hot pepper sauce.
  2. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  3. Continue cooking and stirring for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the hot dogs or cocktail wieners according to your preference.
  5. Add frozen small whole onions to the sauce if desired and cook until heated through.
  6. Serve hot dogs topped with the zesty barbecue sauce and onions.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

220 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 4.9g 6% DV
Carbs 37g 13% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 5.1g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 420.5mg 18% DV
Potassium 146.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 8.8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 23.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 23.3mg 2% DV
Iron 1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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