Smoky and tangy, this is my mom’s saucy hot dog onion recipe. My favorite way to top the flanks and it takes just 15 minutes to make.
hot dog onion
The weather is getting warmer, so I’m making a lot of hot dogs with onions at the backyard barbecue. Here in New York City, street vendors sell hot dogs with sauerkraut, ketchup, mustard, or saucy hot dog onions. New York Hot Dog Onions have always been my favorite topping and I always add ketchup and mustard. This easy recipe allows you to whisk your own onions from scratch using a few essentials from your pantry. Believe please. The perfect onion for hot dogs and perfect for your next barbecue. Serve with potato salad or macaroni salad.
What’s the healthiest hot dog you can eat?
I buy raw, organic chicken or turkey hot dogs, which typically have less saturated fat and are less processed than beef. Applegate is usually my brand of choice. For vegans, you can also use carrot dogs.
hot dog onion sauce ingredients
- onion: Thinly slice 2 large onions.
- Olive oil fry onions
- Vinegar: I used white vinegar, but you can use apple cider vinegar as well.
- Tomato sauce: You will need one small can of tomato sauce.
- salt and black pepper taste
- Hot sauce: i used Frank’s Red Hot. Increase or decrease according to spice preference.
- water boil onions
How to make hot dog onions
These easy hot dog onions are quick to make and can be made days in advance. Also, if you do barbecue, the recipe can be doubled or tripled by him to feed more people.
- fry onions Heat the oil in a small saucepan and sauté over medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes until softened.
- add remaining ingredients and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
what to eat with hot dog onions
This hot dog onion sauce recipe is also great with sausages. Serve with airfryer fries or sweet potato fries and dip in this spicy chipotle ketchup or homemade ketchup. If you don’t want french fries, this rainbow potato salad, cabbage slaw, or chopped wedges salad are all delicious.
Storage method
Onions can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
What’s your favorite hot dog topping?
Share it in the comments section below! I want to try new hot dog toppings this summer.
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yield: 8 one serving
Serving size: 1 /4 cups (plenty)
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Heat the oil in a small saucepan and sauté the onions over medium-low heat for about 6-8 minutes until they are soft.
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Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
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Provided by: 1 /4 cups (plenty), calorie: 64 kcal, carbohydrates: 8 g, protein: 1 g, obesity: 3.5 g, saturated fat: 0.5 g, sodium: 328 mg, fiber: 1 g, sugar: Five g
