New York-Style Hot Dog Onions

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This is an easy version of the traditional hot dog topping that's served by New York City street vendors.

Yield

servings

Prep

min

Cook

min

Ready

min

Metric

Ingredients

1	tablespoon	canola oil or vegetable oil	*
1	large	yellow onion sliced into 1/4-inch thick rings	*
2 ½	tablespoons	ketchup	*
½	teaspoon	brown sugar, light	*
⅛	teaspoon	chili powder	*
1	dash	red hot pepper sauce	*
1	pinch	cinnamon	*
½	cup	water	*

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir occasionally until the onions are slightly browned and somewhat soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, hot sauce and cinnamon; mix well. Add the water and bring mixture to a boil; simmer, uncovered, until onions are completely tender and the liquid is mostly evaporated, an additional 10 minutes.

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Comments

, United States
about 2 years ago

Home run this recipe is great adds a little to hotdog night!

Bronx, United States
almost 2 years ago

Perfect, my family loves the onions even those who didn't eat onions!!!

Youngstown, United States
8 months ago

I miss the New York hot dog stands -- and always love the onion sauce with a little mustard.
I will try it this weekend with the grand kids. I am sure it will be great

New York, United States
about 2 months ago

Love it never thought to use cinnamon! Yum

Valencia, United States
16 days ago

Excellent, makes me miss NY....