Fourth of July Cider Braised Leeks and Apples with Cheddar Dogs

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 2 1/2 cups leeks thinly sliced, white and pale green parts
• 1 each apples any kind, peeled, cored and diced
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 pinch allspice ground
• 1 x salt to taste
• 1 1/4 cups apple cider or 1/4 cup bourbon
• 6 each hot dogs and hot dog buns grilled
• 1 x dijon mustard as needed
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded, about 2 ounces

1. Add olive oil or butter in large skillet over medium heat.
2. Put leeks and apple.
3. Cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Stir in caraway seeds and allspice, season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add cider, bring to boil.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low.
7. Simmer, uncovered, until most of liquid is cooked away, 16 to 18 minutes.
8. Arrange grilled buns on plates.
9. Spread each with mustard as needed, then top with grilled hot dogs.
10. Sprinkle dogs with cheese and top with leek mixture.
11. Serve warm.

olive oil, leeks, apples, caraway seeds, ground, salt, apple cider, hot dog buns, cheddar cheese

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/fourth-of-july-cider-braised-le-50593 (may not work)