N Y Pushcart Onion Sauce
Elevate your next backyard barbecue or street-food-inspired meal with this irresistible N Y Pushcart Onion Sauce—a true homage to the iconic hot dog stands of New York City. With its rich, tangy, and slightly sweet profile, this sauce combines caramelized yellow onions, a touch of tomato paste, and a medley of bold spices like cinnamon and red pepper flakes to create unparalleled depth of flavor. A splash of apple cider vinegar and hot sauce adds a zesty kick that perfectly complements grilled meats, sausages, or classic beef franks. Easy to make in just 35 minutes, this recipe is an absolute must for fans of authentic street food. Serve it warm to capture its full savory essence, and store leftover sauce to keep the flavor party going throughout the week! Keywords: New York pushcart onion sauce, hot dog topping, caramelized onion sauce recipe, street food-inspired condiment, BBQ onion sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions into half-moons.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until they soften and turn translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, ensuring the garlic does not burn.
Add the tomato paste to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes to caramelize it slightly and deepen its flavor.
Pour in the water, then stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce until well combined.
Add the ground cinnamon, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to ensure even seasoning.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Let the sauce simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or hot sauce if desired.
Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm over hot dogs, sausages, or grilled meats. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1403 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 838 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
