Iron Rations

Turkey Hot Dogs

My sad food budget: got a 24-pack of reduced-fat turkey hot dogs for $2. yeah, that’s 8.3 cents per hot dog. And that’s normal price, they weren’t marked down because they were about to go funny or anything.

Grill them in the toaster oven — I turn the temp all the way up to 500 and turn the timer to the max — because it’s too hot to grill outside and it also resembles effort. Put a strip of bell pepper and onion in for each dog as well, cut to the length of the dog. About 2/3 to 3/4 of the way through the timer, add hot dog buns to toast (whole wheat ones if you can get them, or good sandwich rolls), opened up so they get nice and warm on the inside. While all that’s happening, slice some tomato into thin wedges and hit them with some celery salt. Slice some pepperocinis and dab them with a paper towel. Spread some horseradish or hot mustard on the bun, add the hot dog, onion, bell pepper, pepperocini and tomato. Yeah, baby. That’s being a champagne foodie on a beer budget.

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About Berin Kinsman

Hello, I’m Berin. I am a freelance writer, putting down words on things as varied as short stories, screenplays, recipes, productivity advice, and tabletop games. Those are all things that I love, and I enjoy working with and promoting fellow bloggers, writers, editors, and publishers who share those interests. My other passion is working with groups that assist the poor and the homeless. This is my way of trying to be the change I’d like to see in the world, as well as paying it forward in honor of everyone who has ever helped me in large or small ways. I currently live in Albuquerque, New Mexico with my wife, the incredibly talented artist, crafter and educator Katie Kinsman, and our small army of cats.

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