Menu Ideas
The UK’s love for Hot Dogs is showing no sign of slowing. Their versatility makes the hot dog perfect for multiple menus; they are the perfect quick and easy snack or main course menu item.
While you can’t go wrong with traditional toppings like American Style Mustard, Brown Sauce and Ketchup, there’s no need to limit your dog experience to the familiar. Here at Uncle John’s we’ve concocted a range of global recipes to tantalise your taste buds – from American, to Mexican and Asian flavours.
Bombay Hot Dog
Embrace Indian cuisine with a Bombay-inspired dog. Create a bombay potato mixture using mustard seeds, turmeric, garam masala and chilli powder. Top your Uncle John’s Bockwurst with the mixture, adding dollops of Uncle John’s Mango Chutney as you go. Mix Lion Chilli, Mint and Coriander Dressing with Natural Yoghurt to create a superb dressing, and finish with fresh chopped onion and a side serving of Tomato Salsa.
Sticky Teriyaki Dog
Enliven an Uncle John’s Bockwurst Hot Dog with Japanese Teriyaki BBQ Sauce, shredded cooked chicken, spring onions and sesame seeds to bring the taste of Asia to menus.
Pull Apart Hot Dog Wheel
Bring an alternative tear and share option to menus with a pull apart hot dog wheel using your choice of Uncle John’s Bockwurst or Bratwurst. Serve with a selection of sauces from Uncle John’s American Mustard to Lion Sticky BBQ Sauce and Lion Caramalised Onion Chutney.
Chipolata Sharing Board
Sharing boards are on the rise, so why not not offer a chipolata platter to your menu? Ensure a variety of tastes and textures with Uncle John’s Bockwurst, Bratwurst and Chicken and Turkey Hot Dogs. Marinade the dogs pre-cooking, and serve with additional sauce on the side. Try: South Carolina Mustard BBQ, Lion Honey and Mustard Dressing, Lion Caramelized Onion Chutney, Lion Chunky Chilli Jam and Uncle John’s Tomato Ketchup.
Asian Chicken Dog
Place a Chicken and Turkey Hot Dog in a soft hot dog roll and top with Asian Slaw (made with red cabbage, red onion and ginger, smothered in Lion Asian Ginger, Garlic and Chilli Sticky Sauce). Top with finely chopped coriander and serve with a side of Asian Ginger dipping sauce.
Deep South Soul
Top an Uncle John’s Bockwurst Hot Dog with cooked chicken pieces, chopped tomatoes, melted Emmental cheese slices, crispy bacon pieces, and cajun spice. Finish with an iconic zigzag of Lion Cajun and Tomato Dressing.
German Bratwurst and Sauerkraut
Combine the caraway seeds, mustard seeds, white onion, white cabbage and apple cider vinegar to create a tasty sauerkraut. Create a bed of golden potato cubes and warmed sauerkraut, and set two grilled Uncle John’s Bratwurst’s on top. Complete with a zigzag of Uncle John’s American Mustard.
Hunters Chicken Dog
Recreate this British favourite with an Uncle John’s Chicken and Turkey Hot Dog! Load the dog with shredded cooked chicken, crispy bacon and Emmental Cheese. Grill before topping with Lion Sticky BBQ Sauce.
Korean BBQ Sloppy Slaw
Bring an Asian twist to menus with a Korean BBQ Slaw Bockwurst. Top the Uncle John’s Bockwurst with a slaw made with white cabbage, carrot, jalapeno, ginger and red onion, mixed through with rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil and kimchi spice. Drizzle over with Lion Korean BBQ Sauce and decorate with a pinch of sesame seeds.
Smoky Dog
Smother an Uncle John’s Bockwurst with Lion Chipotle Mayonnaise and load with grilled red pepper, crispy bacon shards and slices of melted Emmental Cheese. Drizzle Lion Sticky BBQ sauce on top to complete the dish.
Hog Roast Dog
Place three Uncle John’s Bockwurst dogs in a soft bread roll and load with pulled pork and Lion Apple Sauce for a meaty feast.
Peach and Maple Dog
Top an Uncle John’s Bockwurst with shards of crispy bacon and dollops of Peach and Maple Chutney for a sweet and savoury fix.
Mac & Cheese Loader
Dish up a delicious Uncle John’s Bockwurst Hot Dog with an American twist! Serve an Uncle John’s Dog topped with comforting Mac and Cheese, seasoned with Uncle John’s American Mustard.
BBQ Habanero Passion Dog
Top a delicious Uncle John’s Bockwurst Hot Dog with finely sliced red and green pepper, sliced jalapenos, chopped onion and melted mozzarella. Drizzle over Lion Habanero BBQ Sauce, followed by Lion Buttermilk Dressing, and serve on a bed of sweet potato fries.
Turkey & Fig Goats Cheese Panini
Place a sliced Uncle John’s Chicken and Turkey Hot Dog on one side of a fresh ciabatta roll. On the other side generously spread Fig & Date Chutney. Top with sliced Goats Cheese and place both sides together before toasting in panini grill. Dollop some additional chutney on the side to serve.