Recipe: Ale-Brined Frankfurters-Chicago Style

Ale-Brined Frankfurters-Chicago Style
Makes 8 frankfurters

8 all-beef frankfurters, such as Applegate Farms
3 cups hearty ale
cup yellow mustard
2 large onions, cut into -ionch rounds, skewered to lay flat
2 whole sour pickles, chopped
8 hot dog buns

Pierce each frank in several places with a toothpick and marinate in 2 cups ale, refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours. Heat grill to medium. Combine the mustard and remaining cup ale in a small bowl; set aside. Grill the skewered onions until browned-about 8 minutes per side. Place the franks on the grill until crisp-8-10 minutes. Place the franks on buns, top each with about 2 teaspoons chopped pickles and some of the grilled onions and drizzle with mustard sauce. Serve immediately