Chili Dog Sauce Recipe

Craving that legendary chili dog sauce from your favorite spot? This Capitol Lunch copycat recipe comes incredibly close! Everyone asks where I get this sauce – now you can make it at home. Get ready for the perfect blend of savory, sweet, and spicy that will elevate your chili dogs to the next level. This easy-to-follow recipe is a must-try for chili dog lovers!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 74.2 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 1.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chili Dog Sauce

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How to Make Chili Dog Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 60 minutes, or up to 90 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will become.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. You may want to add more brown sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or cayenne pepper for heat.
  5. Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency and flavor, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
  6. Serve generously over your favorite chili dogs and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

9g

Carbs

0g