Best 6 Sweet Hot Dog Sauce Recipes

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Are you ready to take your hot dog game to the next level? Sweet hot dog sauce is the perfect condiment to add a burst of flavor to your favorite frank. Whether you prefer a classic mustard-based sauce or something a little more adventurous, there's a sweet hot dog sauce recipe out there for everyone. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for sweet hot dog sauce, so you can find the perfect one to tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET HOT DOG SAUCE



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Enjoy cut up hot dogs in this wildly flavored sauce! Your guests will be barking for more! Serve with toothpicks.

Provided by sal

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups ketchup
⅓ cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, slowly cook and stir the onion in vegetable oil until soft. Mix in the ketchup, sweet pickle relish, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Simmer until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 598.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

HOT DOG SAUCE



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A flavorful meaty sauce with a slight kick that is guaranteed to liven up any hot dog!

Provided by GOGOBLUES

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef chuck
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup barbeque sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Brown beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat; cool mixture slightly. Place in food processor; pulse until mixture is finely crumbled, about 5 or 6 pulses. Return meat to skillet; stir in garlic. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Pour the ketchup and barbeque sauce into the skillet. Stir in the chili powder, mustard, pepper, salt, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, and water. Cook, uncovered, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Season sauce with additional salt, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 825.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

HOT DOG SAUCE



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I was having company one day and looking for just the right sauce for hot dogs. I called Grandma, who shared this wonderful recipe.-Melissa Norris, Churubusco, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups water
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot dogs, heated
Hot dog buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Carefully crumble beef into water. Add onion. Boil until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve over hot dogs in buns.

Nutrition Facts :

HOT DOGS IN SWEET CHILI SAUCE



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From the 5 Ingredients or Less cookbook compiled by Home Economics teachers. This looks interesting and is said to be a good football game appetizer.

Provided by the_cookie_lady

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce
1 (10 ounce) jar grape jelly
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 -4 lbs hot dogs, cut into bite-sized pieces

Steps:

  • Heat chili sauce, jelly and lemon juice over low heat for about 20 minutes.
  • Add hot dogs and heat; keep warm to let flavors blend.
  • Use toothpicks to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.7, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 72.3, Sodium 2019.7, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 22.9, Protein 16.3

SWEET HOOSIER DOG SAUCE



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In our area of Indiana, we love sweet coney sauce on our hot dogs! Our town still has an old drive-in that is famous for its sauce. —Jill Thomas, Washington, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds ground beef
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Hot dogs and buns
Optional: Diced onion, sliced pickles and shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in tomato paste; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in next 13 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce over hot dogs in buns. Add optional toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

HOT DOG SAUCE



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This is a Very good hot dog sauce. It makes a lot, so it's handy to freeze in family-size portions and always have sauce for hot dogs. We always have it at cook-outs.

Provided by Teresa M

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs ground chuck
2 lbs onions, chopped fine
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 cups tomato puree
2 cans tomato paste
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
4 cups water, more if needed

Steps:

  • Brown ground chuck, onions and garlic together& drain fat.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer together 1 hour or until desired consistency (should be like a thick chili).
  • Serve over hot dogs on buns, smother with finely-diced onions, if desired, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 36.9, Sodium 533.7, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 11.5, Protein 13.6

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes. Sweet, juicy tomatoes are the key to a great hot dog sauce. If you can, use homegrown or farmers' market tomatoes.
  • Roast the tomatoes. Roasting the tomatoes intensifies their flavor and sweetness. You can roast them in the oven or on the grill.
  • Add some heat. Hot dog sauce should have a little bit of heat, but not too much. Use chili peppers, cayenne pepper, or paprika to add heat.
  • Sweeten the sauce. The sweetness of the tomatoes is balanced by the heat of the peppers. You can add sugar, honey, or brown sugar to sweeten the sauce.
  • Add other flavors. You can add other flavors to your hot dog sauce, such as garlic, onion, mustard, or ketchup. Experiment until you find a combination that you like.

Conclusion:

Sweet hot dog sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, or fish. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you are grilling out, give sweet hot dog sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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