New York Hot Dog Cart Onion Sauce
Elevate your classic hot dog experience with this irresistible New York Hot Dog Cart Onion Sauce, a savory-sweet condiment inspired by the iconic street food vendors of the Big Apple. This recipe brings together tender caramelized onions, a tangy ketchup base, and a perfect balance of spices like paprika, cinnamon, and a dash of hot sauce for a flavorful kick. Simmered to perfection in just 20 minutes, this richly flavored onion sauce is ideal for topping hot dogs, sausages, or even burgers. Easy to make and full of bold, authentic flavor, it’s a must-try for replicating that beloved New York street cart charm at home. Great for summer barbecues, game days, or any time you’re craving a taste of NYC!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium (sliced thin) yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly browned.
Pour in the water and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce.
Add the paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to combine.
Simmer the sauce uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool for a few minutes.
Serve warm over hot dogs or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1815 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 406 mg | 9% | |
*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.
