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New York Style Hot Dogs Recipe

New York Style Hot Dog Recipe

This New York Style Hot Dog Recipe is sure to bring back the nostalgic feeling of visiting the Big Apple and sampling a juicy dog from the local street vendors!

Whether we are camping, having a backyard BBQ, or just looking for a quick, easy weeknight meal, hot dogs are a classic any time of the year. If you’re looking to spice this classic up a little, today’s recipe is the answer!

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What are New York Style Hot Dogs?

Everywhere you go, locals have their own twist on the hot dog. In San Francisco you’ll find them covered in bacon and mayo. Los Angeles, spicy jalapeños.

The Big Apple, with its street carts, hot dog vendors, and busy hot dog joints that New Yorkers love, has a particularly famous dog. And no trip to Coney Island would be complete without a delicious New York hot dog! 

New York Style Hot Dog Recipe

Sauerkraut, brown mustard, and onions cooked to just the right consistency create the unique flavour combination so popular at those hot dog carts. Using ingredients that are easy to find at any grocery store, making a homemade onion sauce adds a touch that even Bobby Flay would approve of.

New York Style Hot Dog Onion Sauce

This is sure to become one of your new favourite recipes! The key to this unique style of hot dog is the onion sauce so lets get started making that!

New York Style Hot Dog Recipe

New York Hot Dog Recipe:

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New York Style Hot Dog Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 6 all beef hot dogs
  • 6 hot dog buns
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp salted butter
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sauerkraut
  • Spicy brown mustard
New York Style Hot Dog Process

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

New York Style Hot Dog Process

2. Add onion and cook until translucent. 

New York Style Hot Dog Process
New York Style Hot Dog Process

3. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for about 10 minutes until good and saucy.

Hot to Boil Hot Dogs Process

4. Boil the hotdogs until cooked.

New York Style Hot Dog Ingredients
New York Style Hot Dog Process
New York Style Hot Dog Process

5. Serve beef dogs on a bun layered with sauerkraut, onion sauce and brown mustard.

Makes 6 New York City style hot dogs!

New York Style Hot Dog Recipe

Serving tips:

Toast your buns before assembling your hot dogs! While your hot dogs are in the last minute of cooking, place bun halves face down in a skillet over low heat and allow to toast. 

The same toasty goodness can be achieved with your BBQ, but keep a close eye on those buns so they don’t burn. Try brushing the buns with a little olive oil or butter before toasting for added flavour!

New York Style Hot Dog Recipe

How long do you cook hot dogs?

  • Hot dogs may be cooked in a slow cooker on high for 2 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
  • When boiling hot dogs cook them for 4-6 minutes. Learn how to boil hot dogs in this post.
  • Hot dogs can be cooked on the BBQ grill for 7-10 minutes.
  • Smoked hot dogs take 60 minutes to cook when smoked at 225 degrees F.
  • Baked hot dogs in the oven take about 15 minutes at 350 degrees F. Learn how to bake hot dogs in this post.
  • Air fry hot dogs for 5-7 minutes at 300 degrees.

Leftover hot dogs may be stored in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge. You can microwave hot dogs to re heat them for later

New York Style Hot Dog Recipe

More hot dog toppings:

  • Try using red or sweet onions.
  • Substitute yellow mustard.
  • Sprinkle with some shredded cheddar cheese. 
  • Add a little hot sauce or chilli powder to the onion sauce for some extra spice.
  • Shake on a dash of celery salt or black pepper. 
  • Top with a pickle spear.
  • Dice up some red peppers for some extra color.
  • Raw onion can also be added to the top. 
  • Instead of using regular hot dog buns, why not try a poppy seed bun?
New York Style Hot Dog Recipe

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New York Style Hot Dog Recipe

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New York Style Hot Dog Recipe

New York Style Hot Dog Recipe

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This New York Style Hot Dog Recipe is sure to bring back the nostalgic feeling of visiting the Big Apple and sampling a juicy dog from the local street vendors!

Ingredients

  • 6 all beef hot dogs
  • 6 hotdog bugs
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp salted butter
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sauerkraut
  • Spicy brown mustard

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add onion and cook until translucent. 

3. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for about 10 minutes until good and saucy.

4. Boil the hotdogs until cooked.

5. Serve beef dogs on a bun layered with sauerkraut, onion sauce and brown mustard.

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