Slow-Cooked Hot Dogs with Spicy Relish

Method

1. In a small bowl, mix together cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes to create a spice blend.
2. Rub the spice blend evenly over the hot dog sausages.
3. Place the sausages in a slow cooker and add 1/4 cup of water to prevent drying out.
4. Cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or until the sausages are heated through and slightly caramelized.
5. While the sausages cook, prepare the buns by toasting them briefly in a toaster or on the grill.
6. In a separate bowl, prepare the spicy pickled relish by combining pickled cucumbers, onions, vinegar, sugar, and additional red pepper flakes for heat.
7. Assemble the hot dogs in the buns, adding mustard, ketchup, spicy pickled relish, lettuce, and onion slices.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy with a side of butter for added richness.