Description
This recipe delivers incredible flavor with easy-to-make gochujang glazed halal beef frankfurters, perfect as a crowd-pleasing party appetizer or a quick weeknight snack. It offers multiple cooking methods to suit your schedule.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g Halal-certified Beef Frankfurters
- 0.25 cup Gochujang (Korean chili paste), (for milder flavor, use less gochujang)
- 0.25 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce, (use tamari for a gluten-free option)
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil, plus extra for garnish
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tsp Toasted White Sesame Seeds, for garnish
- 2 Scallions, thinly sliced diagonally, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven, Prepare Weenies: Preheat oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut frankfurters into 2.5 cm (1-inch) segments. (Thaw frozen frankfurters completely; cold weenies absorb less glaze.)
- Combine Glaze Ingredients: Whisk gochujang, light brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water in a medium bowl until smooth and vibrant.
- Coat Frankfurter Segments: Add frankfurter segments to the gochujang glaze. Toss thoroughly with a spatula to ensure every piece is well coated.
- Cook Weenies: Choose your preferred method: (Stovetop Method) Transfer to a heavy-bottomed saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and weenies are heated through. (Slow Cooker Method) Pour into your slow cooker, cover, and cook for 2-3 hours on High or 4-6 hours on Low, stirring once or twice. (Oven Method) Spread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until the glaze bubbles and thickens. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for caramelization, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer glazed frankfurters to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra toasted sesame oil and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
Notes
Thaw frozen frankfurters completely; cold weenies absorb less glaze. Don’t let the glaze scorch; stir frequently. Avoid overcooking frankfurters, which makes them tough. For a lighter version, use reduced-fat frankfurters and a lower-sugar glaze. For a family meal, add diced bell peppers or onions to the sauce, or serve over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Multiple Methods (Stovetop, Oven, Slow Cooker)
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 pieces (approx 100 g)
- Calories: 530 calories
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 1400 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: bbq weenies, gochujang glaze, halal, appetizer, easy, party snack, quick dinner, Korean, weeknight meal