Cheddar Dogs with Cider-Braised Leeks and Apples

Name: Cheddar Dogs with Cider-Braised Leeks and Apples
Yield: Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cups (generous) thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only); 1 apple, peeled, cored, diced; ½ teaspoon caraway seeds; Pinch of ground allspice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1½ cups hard apple cider or 1¼ cups apple cider and ¼ cup bourbon; 6 grilled hot dog buns or brioche-style oblong rolls; Dijon mustard (for serving); 6 grilled all-beef hot dogs; 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about ½ cup)

By Andrews SchlossPhotographer Kenji Toma

May 5, 2009

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