Pickled Hot Dogs or Sausages

Posted in response to a recipe request. Several years ago, my husband used to make these a lot. He must have gotten his fill, though. He only pulls out the recipe for his "manly" fishing trips, now. :) Cook time does not include overnight refrigeration.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 4  cups water
• 3  cups vinegar
• 1  medium onion
• 4 -5  garlic cloves, diced
• 2  tablespoons salt
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 12  whole allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon alum
• 1  teaspoon  coriander
• 1  teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1  hot pepper, diced
• 4  bay leaves
• 1  dash turmeric
• 20  hot dogs, cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces

Directions

1. Boil all ingredients (including hot dogs) together.
2. Put in jar and refrigerate overnight.
3. Store in refrigerator.
4. Can also use smoked sausages, deer sausages, ring bologna, and other types of pre-cooked smoked meats.
5. Also suitable for pickled eggs.
6. Serve chunks of pickled hot dogs or sausage with saltine crackers for a snack.