HOW TO MAKE BEANIE WEENIES
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HOW TO MAKE BEANIE WEENIES
Description
This recipe begins by pan-frying sliced hot dogs until their edges caramelize and crisp, adding texture and flavor. Without draining, pork and beans are added to the same pan along with a sauce made from molasses (or suitable substitutes like brown sugar or maple syrup), garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, ketchup, yellow mustard, and cider vinegar. The mixture is cooked over medium heat until bubbly and well combined, yielding a rich, saucy dish that intertwines sweetness, acidity, mild heat, and smokiness from the cooked hot dogs.
Beanie Weenies is a casual, filling meal commonly served hot as a main dish or a snack. It pairs well with simple sides or bread to absorb the flavorful sauce. The recipe’s flexibility allows substitutions for molasses and beans as noted, adapting to different available ingredients.
Season salt and pepper at the end to taste. Using whole fresh onion and garlic is an option if cooked until soft before mixing all other ingredients. Adjust seasoning after cooking is recommended due to variable saltiness of beans used.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs vegetable oil
- 8 All-Beef Hot Dog any brand - standard length or bun length
- 30 oz pork and beans If not using pork and beans, refer to notes at the bottom of recipe. 30 oz = 2, 15 oz cans
- ⅓ Cup molasses
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 Tbs yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour the oil into a frying pan and allow it to become hot over medium heat.
- Cut the hot dogs into disks and add to the oil. Heat over medium heat until you note some crispy edges and caramelization of the exterior of the hot dog.
- If you have a large enough skillet, continue by adding the ingredients to the skillet. If you prefer to now pour these into a sauce pan, then do so. Prefer to slow cook or to use the oven? Follow those instructions that are listed in the post.
- Do NOT Drain the cans of pork and beans (there are added flavorings in the pork and beans).
- Mix all of the ingredients in a medium sized saucepan and place on the stove
- Set on medium heat and cook till bubbly throughout, even when stirred.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Molasses can be substituted with equal parts brown sugar, grape jelly, maple syrup, or 2 tablespoons white sugar.
- Fresh onion and garlic can replace powder if softened in butter before adding other ingredients.
- Add salt and pepper at the end after tasting to avoid over-seasoning.
- When using beans other than pork and beans, drain thoroughly, double all ingredients except beans, and add 8 oz tomato sauce for proper consistency.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1357mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 828mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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