New York Style Hot Dog Topping
Transform your hot dog experience with this savory and slightly tangy New York Style Hot Dog Topping, a quintessential condiment for authentic street food flavor. This easy-to-make recipe combines sautéed onions and garlic with a sweet and zesty blend of ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, perfectly balanced by a dash of paprika and chili powder for a hint of spice. Simmered to perfection in just 25 minutes, this iconic topping delivers a rich, caramelized sauce that pairs beautifully with grilled hot dogs, adding a bold burst of flavor to every bite. Ideal for backyard cookouts, game day spreads, or weeknight dinners, this versatile topping is a must-try for any fan of classic New York street food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onions to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until they become soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the ketchup, water, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, sweet paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, then reduce the heat to low.
Allow the topping to simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors are well combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before removing from heat.
Let the topping cool slightly before serving. Spoon generously over hot dogs for a classic New York-style flavor. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2213 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 429 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.
