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New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce Recipe

New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce Recipe

My family and I lived in the New York City area for a little over six months a few years ago. In that short amount of time, I came to love all things New York. During our first few weeks to the city, my oldest two kiddos and I ended up feeling hungry on a beach in the Bronx. To assuage our hunger, I purchased my first authentic New York style hot dog complete with sauerkraut and onion sauce from a little stand on the boardwalk. So that I can make my own simple dog at home, I created my own delicious New York style hot dog onion sauce recipe. Add a little brown mustard to a kosher hot dog along with the onion sauce and some sauerkraut and you will feel like you are right in the city!

New York-style hot dogs are an iconic street food that captures the spirit of the bustling city. These delicious franks are known for their simplicity and irresistible flavors. A classic New York hot dog starts with a juicy, all-beef frankfurter nestled in a steamed bun. Toppings play a crucial role in elevating the experience, and the most essential topping is the famous New York onion sauce. This tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce on a perfectly grilled hot dog creates a mouthwatering symphony of tastes and textures that you simply cannot resist. Whether enjoyed on a busy street corner or in the comfort of your own home, New York-style hot dogs are a quintessential part of the culinary heritage of the city.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet onions
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/4 cup of ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1 dash of hot sauce

Directions

  1. Cut the onions in small slices.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the onions to the skillet.
  4. Cook the onions for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir occasionally.
  5. Add the water, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, hot sauce, and cinnamon to the skillet.
  6. Stir to combine thoroughly.
  7. Cook for another 10 minutes or until the water has reduced.
  8. Serve the onion sauce as a topping for a kosher hot dog along with some sauerkraut and brown mustard.
  9. Refrigerate any uneaten New York hot dog onion sauce.
Olive Oil for New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce
Onions for New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce
Onion Slices for New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce
Adding Water to the Grilled Onions for New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce
Seasonings for New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce
Cooking the New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce
Cooked New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce
Hot Dog with New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce

This post was originally published on March 19, 2018 and updated on May 10, 2023.

Image Credits

New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce Recipe © 2018 Heather Johnson
Olive Oil for New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce © 2018 Heather Johnson
Onions for New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce © 2018 Heather Johnson
Onion Slices for New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce © 2018 Heather Johnson
Adding Water to the Grilled Onions for New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce © 2018 Heather Johnson
Seasonings for New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce © 2018 Heather Johnson
Cooking the New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce © 2018 Heather Johnson
Cooked New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce © 2018 Heather Johnson
Hot Dog with New York Hot Dog Onion Sauce © 2018 Heather Johnson

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