Grilled Kielbasa Hot Dogs with Crispy Onions
Char kielbasa on a sheet pan with caramelized red onions, then pile into toasted buns with pickles, mustard, and a sharp kick of vinegar. Feels fancy but takes 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 548
- Protein
- 22g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add onions, cook stirring occasionally until caramelized and dark golden, 8–10 minutes.
Step 3
While onions cook, slice kielbasa on the bias into 1/2-inch-thick coins.
Step 4
Push onions to the side of the pan; add kielbasa coins in a single layer, let them sear 90 seconds.
Step 5
Stir kielbasa with onions, then drizzle vinegar over everything and toss to coat.
Step 6
Toast buns in the warm skillet 30 seconds per side until light golden, then fill each with kielbasa, onions, pickles, and mustard.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or nonstick)
- cutting board
- knife
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