The dirty water dog (New York City)

Tamara West

New York City street cart vendors store their dogs in warm-water baths, giving rise to the affectionate moniker “dirty water dog”. The big apple’s dog is traditionally served with sauerkraut.

Ingredients

1 can	Sauerkraut, 410g
1 cup	Beer
1	Bay leaf
2	Frankfurter sausages (Main)
2	Buns, sesame
1 drizzle	Mustard, spicy
1 drizzle	Tomato sauce, or tomato relish

Directions

1. To prepare the sauerkraut, drain sauerkraut from can and simmer it with the beer, bay leaf and some freshly ground black pepper till beer has evaporated. Season to taste.
2. Simmer frankfurters until hot.
3. Spread soft sesame buns with spicy mustard, add franks, hot sauerkraut.
4. Top with tomato relish or ketchup.

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