Perro Caliente Colombiano is one of the best ways to serve a hot dog. There are a some of variations to Colombian-Style Hot Dogs in the country, some of the popular toppings are pineapple sauce, pink sauce, ketchup, mustard, crushed potato chips and quail eggs.
Colombian-Style Hot Dogs is one of those recipes that I really enjoyed preparing. There are a lot of things that I miss about my country, but the three that I miss the most are my family, my friends and the food.
Medellin, like other cities in the world, has hot dogs stands on the streets and this recipe is very popular with them. When my friends and I would go out to dance, we would usually end up at one of the best hot dog stands located on Poblado Avenue in Medellin at 2 o’ clock in the morning. I really miss those times.
This hot dog recipe is very easy to make and perfect for a backyard party. Create a hot dog bar with all the toppings and every guess can add their favorite.
How to Make Colombian Hot Dogs?
In Colombia we don’t grill the hotdogs or salchichas, we boil them and the toppings include coleslaw, pineapple sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, pink sauce and potato chips. Some people like to add quail eggs, cheese and bacon to their Colombian-Style Hot Dogs.
- In a medium pot bring water to a boil. Add the hot dogs to the boiling water and cover. Cook about 7 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Place the hot dogs in the buns and top with pineapple sauce, coleslaw, mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup, topped with crushed potato chips. Serve and enjoy!
The full recipe card with exact amounts and directions for the pineapple sauce is below.
Cooking Tips
If you are a vegetarian, you can buy veggie dogs and use the same toppings. They will be delicious.
I recommend buying very good quality hot dogs. I usually boil mine, but if you prefer just grill them.
You can make the pineapple sauce and coleslaw one day ahead to make it easier.
Side Dishes to Serve with Hot Dogs
You can serve these Colombian hot dogs on his own, but if you want to have side dishes to serve with them. Here are some recipes that are perfect for the summer.
Ensalada de Zanahoria y Remolacha (Beets and Carrot Salad)
Chuyaco (Orange and Scallions Salad)
This Colombian-Style hot dog is one my favorite summer recipes. If you want to make more unique hot dogs this season try my hot dog with chimichurri, hot dog with guacamole or salchipapas for your kids.
Colombian Hot Dogs Recipe (Perro Caliente Colombiano)
Ingredients
Pineapple Sauce
- 2 cups fresh pineapple peeled and cut into chunks
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 ½ tablespoons sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoon cornstarch
- Juice of ½ a lime
Hot Dogs
- 6 hot dogs buns
- 6 pork and beef hot dogs or veggie dogs
- 1 cup pineapple sauce
- 1 cup cole slaw
- 1 small bag potato chips crushed
- Mayonnaise
- ketchup
- mustard
Instructions
To make the pineapple Sauce:
- Put the pineapple and water in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Press the pineapple mixture through a sieve into a small saucepan. Discard the pineapple on the sieve.
- Place the saucepan with the pineapple mixture over medium-low heat and add the lime juice and sugar. Cook, stirring for about 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl blend the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and then stir the mixture into the pineapple sauce.
- Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until the sauce thickens. Simmer gently for 4 minutes while stirring.
- Let it cool and transfer to a serving bowl.
Make the Hot Dogs
- In a medium pot bring water to a boil. Add the hot dogs to the boiling water and cover. Cook about 7 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Place the hot dogs in the buns and top with pineapple sauce, coleslaw, mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup, topped with crushed potato chips. Serve and enjoy!
Anonymous
I made these for my Easter party today and everyone loved them. Thank you so much for your recipes.
Tatiana
Gracias por la receta,
Sabes? yo juraba que no era mayonesa sino alguna otra salsa que no se conseguia aqui.
Yo vivo en Long Island NY y de vez en cuando manejamos una hora solo para comer perros en un sitio Colombiano en Queens.... lol... que aficion.
Voy a ensayar los tuyos, asi puedo comer mas seguido.
Andrea
So cool that you have a recipe for these infamous hot dogs! But you forgot the quails eggs!!! Two quails eggs should be added on top... And maybe you should add how to upgrade the hot dog, by turning them into "Perras calientes". Add bacon and melted mozarella cheese on top of the chips, and extra sauce... mmmm 🙂
Anonymous
I made this on Saturday, and I actually could not stop eating it.
Claudia
NO LO PUEDO CREER!!!! POR FIN!!!!
Thank you. I cannot wait to make the hot dogs.
For me, being from Cali, it was the perros de la 44.
My mouth is watering just thinking about having one (or two) with Coca Cola.
Gracias!
April Ballesteros
I am so excited to have found your site! My husband is from Bogota, Colombia and we have 2 children ( a girl 4 and a boy 1). I want to be able to cook good traditional Colombian food for them from time to time. Pedro has spoken of the "perro calientes" from the street vendors. Cant wait to make this for him and your mom's tamales too!
Thank you for sharing!
La Gringa
There is a place that puts bacon on there hot dog here in Colombia..its great with the cheese, pineapple, and the chips.... I love Colombian hot dogs.
Alex Harvey
I remember having some dogs out in Belem in Medellin with all these ingredients, and as the guy said up top, a big slab of mozzarella covering it...wow they were killer!
Jackson Asasia
Thanks for the nice recipe, Erica. It seems to be very delicious, according to the images.
I bookmarked it and sent a link to my sister, asking her to cook it ASAP =)
Regards,
Jackson Asasia
Nats
I tried explaining how different Colombian hotdogs were to my husband, and he just looked so confused lol Maybe I will make them for him so he can he how much better they are! =)
Respondon
Now that's a recipe I never thought I would see online, or anywhere for that matter. I completely forgot about the pineapple sauce and the crushed potato chips. It's like being on a street corner in Bucaramanga or Bogota again. 30 years ago I lived with a host family in Bogota where the matriarch was convinced that hot dogs were made from stray cats (and then there were the pinchos...), so I just stopped telling her what I had for lunch.
Janis Bland
¡Muy interesante!
This reminds me of a West Virginia hot dog. In certain parts of the state, the perfect dog requires a steamed bun, boiled dog, topped with a chili sauce of finely ground meat, and then a finely chopped and creamy slaw.
Patty
OH. My. Gosh! Pineapple on my hot dog! That is brilliant! I just happened to buy some sausages the other day, so I'll definitely be giving this recipe a try! No doubt it is absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Nicole
yummmmyyyy:) in cali we add bacon and mozarella cheese.
Olga
Thanks for visiting my blog; glad you liked the squash soup recipe.
This hotdog is mouth watering! Actually after going salsa dancing, I usually crave some food, and this would definitely satisfy!
Erica
Thank you, thank you for the wonderful comments!