Dan's Hot Dog Sauce

Posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 at 10:20 AM

As we are now entering into the season of warmer weather, this means cookouts and grilling time to many of us!  When I think of grilling, I always think of hot dogs, no matter what else may be grilled at that particular time.  There's nothing like a grilled hot dog, cooked to perfection, for me during this time of the year. 

When I came to this region to live, I was introduced to hot dogs being served with sauce and slaw on them.  Having grown up in Florida, I'd never heard of such a culinary delight.  Oh yes, I'd *heard* of chili dogs, but not like this! 

This recipe is for Hot Dog Sauce, developed by the chef at my church.  It is absolutely wonderful, and has quickly become my favorite.  He gave me permission to share it with you here, and I know if you try it, you will love it.  I serve my grilled hot dogs with a couple of tablespoons of this sauce on them, and then top with a bit of cole slaw (I prefer my homemade cole slaw, but use your own favorite).  Perhaps a dash of mustard on the bun, in keeping with my Fla. roots!  Enjoy!

Dan's Hot Dog Sauce

Combine the following in a kettle and boil for 20 minutes:

2 pounds ground chuck

1 onion, finely minced

1 1/2 quarts of water

Add the following, and cook for another 30 minutes:

22 ounces catsup

1 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 tablespoon garlic

1 tablespoon paprika

If you need to thicken it after the 30 minutes of cooking, 3 ounces of corn starch that have been thoroughly mixed with a bit of water may be added.  I prefer not to do this, however; instead choosing to just let it simmer a little while longer.

Boiling the ground chuck in the water with the onion gives the meat the fine texture preferable in hot dog sauce.  It's also a good way to prepare your homemade spaghetti sauce.

Chef Dan always prays over his food as he's preparing it.  He gave me two scriptures with this recipe, and I'll share them here with you.

"A new command I give you: Love one another.  As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

~John 13:34

New International Version

And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

~Romans 5:5

New International Version

I pray this recipe, and these verses, are a blessing to you this summer!

Hugs,

Cynthia Robin

Sounds yummy!

Posted by stitchnchick on Monday, May 21, 2007 at 2:37 PM - Link

We love slaw dogs here, and just had them yesterday in fact! I know some who turn up their nose, but they obviously haven't tried them. :o)

Thanks for sharing this recipe!

Amy