Topic: Okay, This Will Probably Get Some Wise Cracks, But Here Goes.

[bill440cars]

        I'm looking for a recipe for a good Hot Dog Sauce. The best I remember tasting, was when I was stationed at Charleston AFB, SC in 1966-67'. I worked at a used car lot part time and my boss sent me across the street to a Bar to get us some hot dogs for lunch one Saturday and I had not tasted better ones before or since! SO, I'm looking for a good recipe for Hot Dog Sauce! I've seen several by googling "Hot Dog Sauce", but I want to hear about some recipes from you all!

                                 Later on, Bill  

[medic09]

I have to admit, I eat 'em pretty simply.

A little ketchup, spicy stone ground mustard, bourbon (or beer depending on taste), some diced hot green chiles.  Mix.  Put on hot dog with hot green salsa.

Simple, good eating. 

[333]

No wisecracks here.  I've just never heard of "hot dog sauce".  And I've had more than my fair share of them in my 51 years.  I Googled and probably found what you found.  But I am still unclear about your quest.

[medic09]

Oh, I forgot to mention: since that's patented as Uncle Moty's Kosher Spicy Hot Dog Sauce/Tibul Naknik Harif it only tastes good on kosher dogs... 

Best eaten at some sidewalk joint with a rack of lamb slowly turning in the background, mixed meats on the grill, a beer, and view of the Golan Heights. 

[bill440cars]

No wisecracks here.  I've just never heard of "hot dog sauce".  And I've had more than my fair share of them in my 51 years.  I Googled and probably found what you found.  But I am still unclear about your quest.

          Well, Hot Dog Sauce usually isn't as thick as chili and not the same ingredients. If it's a good sauce, it really sets the hot dog off and isn't as filling as chili. I was just asking for those who might have a special recipe that appeals to them, if they would mind sharing. The sauce that I had that particular time that I described earlier, didn't have any onion or relish in it either. Does that clear it up any?

   

[BobbyR]

Here in NY we take our Hot Dogs very seriously. I take mine with yellow mustard and green pickle relish. Sometimes if the Nexium is working I will have some yellow mustard and some onion sauce. Each Vendor has his own secret recipe. Mostly it consists of a light thin tomato based sauce, with some boiled onions in it and some red pepper or franks hot sauce for spice and a pinch of garlic powder. A pushcart in Manhattan can do $2,000 a day.

[bunghole]

Now I'm hungry you bastards!!!

[Ichiban 4]

        I'm looking for a recipe for a good Hot Dog Sauce. The best I remember tasting, was when I was stationed at Charleston AFB, SC in 1966-67'. I worked at a used car lot part time and my boss sent me across the street to a Bar to get us some hot dogs for lunch one Saturday and I had not tasted better ones before or since! So, I'm looking for a good recipe for Hot Dog Sauce! I've seen several by googling "Hot Dog Sauce", but I want to hear about some recipes from you all!

                                 Later on, Bill  

Well Bill!

I too was stationed/home ported in Charleston..from late'66..to late '68. [Charleston Naval Station].  We used to go to a place called "Harold's Lounge"..a sort of dive place just outside Charleston.  Had wonderful homemade burgers, beer and hand-carved ham sandwiches..also hot dogs with their "special sauce".  Maybe you knew of the place/went there? It wasn't too far from Charleston AFB.  I still remember how they used to sauce-up those sandwiches, burgers and dogs!

If memory serves..the hot dogs had a mustard based sauce..with chopped pickles, onions and pimientos in it.  It wasn't runny..but wasn't real thick either.  Charleston @ the time..also seemed to have a lot of dishes, sauces with vinegar in them..especially their version of barbeque sauce.  I seem to remember that the hot dog sauce was vinegary too..but that could have just been the pickle juice in it??

Anyway..if you're trying to recreate Charleston style hot dog sauce..I know they used a mustard base with finely chopped onions and pickles in it..and I believe chopped pimientos..as it had little red specks in it.  I remember too..@ the time..that outside of Lousianna type hot sauce (which was used sparingly)..the Charlestonians were real lightweights when it came to spicy food (read: chili peppers, cayenne)..meaning that they didn't use things like Southwestern or Mexican seasonings.  But that was over 40 years ago now..

Hope this sparks some of your remembrances about what was actually in that hot dog sauce.

Cheers,

Ichi

[ColinMc]

My favorite way to make it...more guidelines than a set in stone thing. I usually just wing it when I make it but here goes:

1 lb of good quality ground meat from the butcher, ground up extra fine
1 can of diced tomatoes (more if you like it more soupy)
some Franks Red Hot (or some hot sauce you like)
REAL garlic
Salt and pepper...and any other seasoning that strikes my fancy at the time


Cook the meat however you'd like, just make sure it's fully cooked! I liked to finish it by wrapping it up in foil and tossing it on the grill for a bit. Strain juice from diced tomatoes, blend diced tomatoes into oblivion.

Pour (strained) tomato juice into sauce pan, simmer, add garlic, seasoning and any other goodies you may like, add cooked beef, mix thoroughly, mix in SOME of the pureed tomato but not much. The idea is you want a relatively thin consistency. Add however much hot sauce you would like and let the whole concoction simmer covered for a loooong time. Remove from heat, let cool, then put in a big tupperware container and refrigerate overnight. Next day pop the container open, take as much as needed and heat it up, dump it on nicely grilled hot dogs(preferably some nice big real beef dogs in a good casing) use a little mustard on top and enjoy!

I just kinda made this up one day with what I had at home and every time I change it a little but it always tastes good to me! Freezes well too if you make a huge batch of it. Or you could just go buy a jar of Nathans' Hot Dog Sauce...that's pretty good lol.


PS: I also have a kick ass home baked jalapeño mac and cheese recipe that goes great as a side dish with the above hot dogs. Let me know if you are interested in that 

[bill440cars]

        I'm looking for a recipe for a good Hot Dog Sauce. The best I remember tasting, was when I was stationed at Charleston AFB, SC in 1966-67'. I worked at a used car lot part time and my boss sent me across the street to a Bar to get us some hot dogs for lunch one Saturday and I had not tasted better ones before or since! So, I'm looking for a good recipe for Hot Dog Sauce! I've seen several by googling "Hot Dog Sauce", but I want to hear about some recipes from you all!

                                 Later on, Bill  

Well Bill!

I too was stationed/home ported in Charleston..from late'66..to late '68. [Charleston Naval Station].  We used to go to a place called "Harold's Lounge"..a sort of dive place just outside Charleston.  Had wonderful homemade burgers, beer and hand-carved ham sandwiches..also hot dogs with their "special sauce".  Maybe you knew of the place/went there? It wasn't too far from Charleston AFB.  I still remember how they used to sauce-up those sandwiches, burgers and dogs!

If memory serves..the hot dogs had a mustard based sauce..with chopped pickles, onions and pimientos in it.  It wasn't runny..but wasn't real thick either.  Charleston @ the time..also seemed to have a lot of dishes, sauces with vinegar in them..especially their version of barbeque sauce.  I seem to remember that the hot dog sauce was vinegary too..but that could have just been the pickle juice in it??

Anyway..if you're trying to recreate Charleston style hot dog sauce..I know they used a mustard base with finely chopped onions and pickles in it..and I believe chopped pimientos..as it had little red specks in it.  I remember too..@ the time..that outside of Lousianna type hot sauce (which was used sparingly)..the Charlestonians were real lightweights when it came to spicy food (read: chili peppers, cayenne)..meaning that they didn't use things like Southwestern or Mexican seasonings.  But that was over 40 years ago now..

Hope this sparks some of your remembrances about what was actually in that hot dog sauce.

Cheers,

Ichi

          Hey Ichi, pretty cool that you were there during that time. I went into basic training basic on August 19th 1966 and went to Charleston AFB from there and ended up going to Sheppard AFB, Texas to cross train into 1 & 2 Eng Fighter Acft about mid summer.

         Seems like I remember hearing about and seeing Harold's Lounge, but this place was right across the street from the used car lot that I worked part time at. Don't remember to much about the town itself. Like you said, it's been quite a while back now (about 42yrs?). Biggest thing I remember about the sauce is that it was red  and don't remember any obvious onions or relish in it. I DO appreciate your input on this.     

[bill440cars]

My favorite way to make it...more guidelines than a set in stone thing. I usually just wing it when I make it but here goes:

1 lb of good quality ground meat from the butcher, ground up extra fine
1 can of diced tomatoes (more if you like it more soupy)
some Franks Red Hot (or some hot sauce you like)
REAL garlic
Salt and pepper...and any other seasoning that strikes my fancy at the time


Cook the meat however you'd like, just make sure it's fully cooked! I liked to finish it by wrapping it up in foil and tossing it on the grill for a bit. Strain juice from diced tomatoes, blend diced tomatoes into oblivion.

Pour (strained) tomato juice into sauce pan, simmer, add garlic, seasoning and any other goodies you may like, add cooked beef, mix thoroughly, mix in SOME of the pureed tomato but not much. The idea is you want a relatively thin consistency. Add however much hot sauce you would like and let the whole concoction simmer covered for a loooong time. Remove from heat, let cool, then put in a big tupperware container and refrigerate overnight. Next day pop the container open, take as much as needed and heat it up, dump it on nicely grilled hot dogs(preferably some nice big real beef dogs in a good casing) use a little mustard on top and enjoy!

I just kinda made this up one day with what I had at home and every time I change it a little but it always tastes good to me! Freezes well too if you make a huge batch of it. Or you could just go buy a jar of Nathans' Hot Dog Sauce...that's pretty good lol.


PS: I also have a kick ass home baked jalapeño mac and cheese recipe that goes great as a side dish with the above hot dogs. Let me know if you are interested in that 

           Thanks for your input here. I'll have to check out that recipe. Never have seen any "Nathan's Hot Dog Sauce" around here, not yet anyway. I may have to get back to you on that jalapeno (don't know how to put the ~ over the n) mac and cheese recipe also.

[bill440cars]

Oh, I forgot to mention: since that's patented as Uncle Moty's Kosher Spicy Hot Dog Sauce/Tibul Naknik Harif it only tastes good on kosher dogs... 

Best eaten at some sidewalk joint with a rack of lamb slowly turning in the background, mixed meats on the grill, a beer, and view of the Golan Heights. 

           Haven't tried any Kosher hot dogs yet, may have to check those out too. Can't afford to fly anymore (haven't since I got out of the Air Force either) and now days, I'd be a bit uneasy to. So a trip to the Golan Heights, is out. Wouldn't mind seeing some of the Biblical places though.     

[bill440cars]

Here in NY we take our Hot Dogs very seriously. I take mine with yellow mustard and green pickle relish. Sometimes if the Nexium is working I will have some yellow mustard and some onion sauce. Each Vendor has his own secret recipe. Mostly it consists of a light thin tomato based sauce, with some boiled onions in it and some red pepper or franks hot sauce for spice and a pinch of garlic powder. A pushcart in Manhattan can do $2,000 a day.

           Yeah, I have heard about the hot dogs in NY, just never have had one myself. Closest I've been to New York, is Warren Mich I think. And I have to take Zantac or, if it's bad enough, I get some of my Wife's Nexium. Thanks for your input Bobby, sorry it took awhile to get to yours.

[fuzzybutt]

slaw, shredded jalapenos, chopped onions for me please on a sabrett kosher dog

[bill440cars]

        I seem to be getting quite a variety of ways to fix up a Hot Dog, don't I.

[DarkRider]

And everyone is gettin hungry reading this you jackass!! lol jk

[bill440cars]

And everyone is gettin hungry reading this you jackass!! lol jk

            Then, go get something to eat! Hope you aren't waiting for me to deliver it. Talk about shipping charges!:D

[fuzzybutt]

i grilled hot dogs for dinner, made my own slaw with freshly grated horseradish too