for the dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili sauce (the ketchup-style sauce) or other ketchup
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon minced green bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced dill pickle, sweet pickle or drained pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley or 2 teaspoons freshly minced
for the dog/sandwich:
3/4 cup sauerkraut
8 hot dogs/frankfurters
8 hot dog buns, bakery fresh are best
3 chopped bacon slices, crisply fried
Combine dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
Cover and refrigerate until needed.
(May be made several days in advance if you wish. In that case,
don't add the parsley until the day you plan to grill the dogs.)
Heat grill to high. (1 to 2 seconds hand test).
Use a medium bowl to mix together sauerkraut and dressing.
Grill dogs about 3 to 5 minutes, until deeply browned, rolling to
crisp all surfaces.
Toast the buns, if desired.
Toss bacon with sauerkraut mixture.
Place dogs on the buns. Scoop sauerkraut over dogs.
Serve immediately.