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new york hot dog with onion sauce

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lynn Clay
Portland, OR

This is the New York Hot Dog.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Saute

Ingredients For new york hot dog with onion sauce

  • 4
    all-beef frankfurters
  • 4
    buns
  • sauerkraut from the refrigerator section, not the can
  • spicy brown dijon-style mustard
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    cornstarch or arrowroot
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp
    inexpensive balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    dijon-style mustard
  • 1 tsp
    brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    hot pepper sauce
  • 1 pinch
    cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 lg
    red onions, peeled thoroughly andsliced thin
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 clove
    pressed or minced garlic

How To Make new york hot dog with onion sauce

  • 1
    Combine the water and cornstarch in a bowl and whisk it until there are no more lumps. whisk in the tomato paste, balsamic, mustard, brown sugar, hot sauce, and cinnamon.
  • 2
    Warm the oil in a large skillet, not a non-stick, over medium high heat. Add the onions and sprinkle with the salt. This helps pull the moisture out. Move them around occasionally with a wooden spoon so they don't burn. Cook until the edges start to brown. Whatever you do, do not let them burn. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • 3
    Add the liquid, stir, and rub the pan with the wooden spoon to scrape up all the flavorful fond, the brown bits on the bottom. Turn the stove to low and simmer with the lid on for 1 hour. Check frequently to make sure it is not burning and the water has not evaporated. Add water if needed. The final result should be thick, not runny, but not pasty. After an hour, taste and adjust salt and other flavors as you wish.
  • 4
    While the onions are simmering, warm the kraut in a pan or for 15 seconds in the microwave, cook the franks, and prepare the buns.
  • 5
    Lovingly place the frank on the bun, squirt on the mustard, add the onions, and then the kraut.
  • 6
    About the onions. Red onions often have an extra layer of tough paper under the outer layer. Make sure you remove it.
  • 7
    About the tomato paste. If you want, you can substitute a 2 tablespoons of ketchup or a sweet tomato based Kansas City style barbecue sauce for the tomato paste.

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