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!
Josh
I know this is a very old post, but I would love to know the name and location of your favorite hot dog stand in El Poblado. Currently staying here though the sixth of Jan and would very much like to try one! Thank you and here's hoping that I hear back from you!
Erica Dinho
My last time visiting a hot dog stand in Medellín was in 2000.
Gustavo
Which sausage brand do you recommend the most?
Juan Camilo Gamboa Higuera
You definitely need the bioled quail eggs on top! That's like the cherry on top! I usually put two quail eggs cut in half ( pink sauce + quail eggs = magic).
Mary
I've had this recipe pinned forever already and I'm finally going to make them this weekend for Father's Day. I'm so excited! I'm wondering...Did you mix the ketchup and mayo together? Looks like that might be the case in a few of the pics. I've never had them before and I want to make sure I get it right!
I really like your blog, btw. Everything looks so good. Lots I want to try. It's hard to find recipes like the ones you share, so thank you!
Erica Dinho
Hi Mary,
Yes, I mixed the ketchup with mayo.Or you can make this pink sauce instead:https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/salsa-rosada-or-salsa-golf/
Anonymous
Oops sorry I get it now
Danielle
I LOVE these! I live near Jackson Heights in Queens, New York City, where we have a huge Colombian population. We are blessed with incredible arepas, empanadas (these are the BEST https://www.mamasempanadas.com/), cholados, and of course, perros calientes. If you ever get homesick, Jackson Heights, Queens is possibly a great place to visit to get a taste of Colombia without a passport.
My boyfriend and I actually taste tested two top places for perros (https://www.seriouseats.com/2010/02/colombian-hot-dogs-perro-caliente-queens-jackson-heights-nyc.html) (among many), and he was a huge fan. He also loves bunuelos and Colombian roasted chicken (https://www.yelp.com/biz/pollos-a-la-brasa-mario-jackson-heights). We'll definitely have to try this recipe, thank you for sharing!
Herman
Hola! buena página. Una consulta.
Estuve en colombia hace unos años (2009) y recuerdo que en Medellín me hicieron probar una "perra", que es parecida a tu receta, pero con tocino. Me gustaría saber si se trata de la misma, o alguna variación, pues no logro encontrar informacion en Internet. Gracias! 🙂
Miriam
Recetas Colombianas en ingles. Fantastico....A mi me encanta la comida Colombiana.
Marcela
Hola Erica!
el mes entrante mi bebita cumple un año y no hago sino pensar en la fiesta... probablemente la harè por la tarde y estaba pensando en hacer unos pasabocas y como "plato fuerte" perros calientes, tenia solo un problema: vivo en Italia y acà no se consigue la mermelada de piña, pero con esta receta acabas de salvar mi idea!! Una pregunta: que es "cornstarch"? maizena? A mis amigos italianos les va a encantar pero antes de probar seguramente me van a decir que eso les hace daño...LOL!!!
Erica
Marcela- Es "Maizena" y Buena Suerte con tu fiesta.
Maya
Mmm brings back memories...love the salty and sweet contrast of flavors.
Ana Maria
Mi familia aqui en USA piensan que estoy loca con esta combinacion, pero lo mismo yo pensaba de su "peanut butter & jelly" jaja.
Despues de rumbiar yo tambien comia estos ricos perros calientes en mi linda Cali.
Yo uso la mermelada de pin'a o la de naranja cuando ando con el antojo 🙂
carlos
que ricos! i have these in miami all the time, they are definitely great late-night after dancing!
mark
Had these superb dogs all over Cartagena 30 years ago. Does anyone know what type of mayonaise is used? What ingredients are in the mayonesa? Brand name?
After the third dog I had this unique taste imprinted on my tastebuds forever and I would like to reinvent that taste.
Loved Columbia and the people.
peter mac
made these for my wife and our colombian friends and they went nuts,thank you for such a great website.
Sook
Mmmm colombian hotdog sounds wonderful! yum yum!
Jasmin Ortega
Que verguenza! Hasta ahora estoy viendo este articulo. Los perros son deliciosos pero no como cualquier perro. Solo las salchichas Americanas. Uy, riquisimas. Pero una cosa, veo que dices que tiene cole slaw. Umm..pues depende donde se los compre. Es que soy sureña (de Charlotte, Carolina del Norte) y cuando vino mis papas para visitarnos ella hizo "southern cole slaw" y mi esposo no sabia que era. Le gusto pero fue diferente nunca lo habia probado. Lo habia visto (y yo tambien) una vez en un restaurante pero se llama "ensalada". Y se encuentra muy rara vez. De pronto en Medellin o otro lugar si, pero aca en Bogotá no. Mas se ve la salsa piña, salsa roja, mayonesa, papas y huevos. Hasta en los cines sirven perros calientes con condimentos de la linea Fruco (piña, salsa roja, mayonesa, salsa de tomate).