Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce Recipe

Unlock the legendary taste of Coney Island with this authentic hot dog sauce recipe! A rich and savory simmered sauce, perfect for topping your favorite hot dogs. This recipe delivers the classic Coney Island flavor you crave, made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 539.9 kcal
Protein 83g
Rating 3.7 (9 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce

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How to Make Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly. Do not brown the meat at this stage.
  3. While the sauce simmers, prepare 1 pound beef hot dogs. Remove casings and finely grind the weiners using a food processor or meat grinder.
  4. Add the ground hot dogs to the simmering sauce. Stir well to combine.
  5. Continue to cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reached your desired consistency and the hot dogs are heated through.
  6. Serve the Coney Island hot dog sauce generously over your favorite hot dogs, served on toasted buns. Offer chopped white onions as a topping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

71g

Carbs

3g