New York Style Hot Dog Onions
Bring a taste of NYC to your table with this irresistible New York Style Hot Dog Onions recipe! Perfectly caramelized yellow onions are simmered in a tangy-sweet tomato-based sauce, flavored with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a hint of warming spices like paprika and cinnamon. These jammy, richly flavored onions elevate any hot dog to street food perfection, adding a burst of complexity to every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy topping is ideal for backyard barbecues, weeknight grilling, or a gourmet twist on a classic snack. Whether you’re serving them on grilled sausages or as a condiment for other dishes, these saucy onions will quickly become a flavorful favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 large Yellow onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions into half-moons, and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to deepen and the paste to caramelize slightly.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the water, stirring to incorporate the tomato paste into a sauce.
Add the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Simmer the mixture over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a jammy consistency.
Taste the onions and adjust the seasoning, if necessary, adding more salt or a splash of vinegar for extra tang, depending on your preference.
Remove from heat and allow the onions to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm on top of hot dogs or alongside your favorite grilled dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1225 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 894 mg | 19% | |
*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.
