Hot Dog Sauce Recipe (JDawg's Copycat Recipe) - So Festive! (2024)

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The best recipe for hot dog sauce you'll ever make. Forget ketchup and mustard, this easy JDawg's sauce recipe is the key to amazing hot dogs.

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AMAZING HOT DOG SAUCE RECIPE

You know what they say, "the secret is in the sauce?" That couldn't be truer than when it comes to eating a hot dog with this amazing hot dog sauce.

Once you eat a hot dog using this hot dog sauce recipe on it, there is no going back. This is coming from the girl who used to HATE hot dogs. But once this sauce came into my life, it's hard to resist.

This hot dog sauce is a JDawg's special sauce copycat recipe. All of you Utah peeps will know what I'm talking about. JDawg's is a famous hot dog restaurant that made hot dogs delicious and popular to eat again. The secret of their hot dogs is the j dawg's sauce called "special sauce".

Now you get to try this life-changing hot dog sauce, too. (I hope I'm not sounding too dramatic, but really, this hot dog sauce recipe is THE BEST.)

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INGREDIENTS

  • ketchup
  • regular mustard (prepared, not dry mustard)
  • apple cider vinegar
  • lemon juice
  • brown sugar

HOW TO MAKE HOT DOG SAUCE

This easy homemade hot dog sauce recipe will only take about 6 minutes of your time. Combine ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and brown sugar together in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil and then let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until it has thickened.

Remove from the heat and pour the jdawg's special sauce into a 16 oz. condiment bottle (*aff. link). Use it immediately on hot dogs or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Feel free to heat it up again or just use it straight from the fridge.

So easy, right?

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3 TIPS FOR THE BEST HOT DOG

1. USE ALL-BEEF HOT DOGS

A hot dog can only be as good as the hot dog itself. No condiments can make a cheap chicken/beef/pork hot dog taste amazing. Make sure you buy all beef hot dogs. Costco sells a package of 30 beef hot dogs for about $11. Nathan's and Hebrew Nationals are also good all-beef hot dog brands that you can find at your local grocery store.

2. CUT HOT DOGS WITH SLOT DOG SLICING TOOL

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Say goodbye to mushy hot dogs. The Slot Dog Hot Dog Slicing Tool cuts hot dogs into a nice criss-cross pattern in about 2 seconds. Cutting them this way practically doubles the surface area that gets grilled. That means the inside gets nice and caramelized. We absolutely love our Slot Dog and use it every time we have hot dogs for a BBQ or to make our favorite camping meals.

Just look at those hot dogs!

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3. HOT DOG TOPPINGS

Besides the sauce, plan to add diced onions and sliced dill pickles to the bun with your dog. The flavor combinations cannot be beat!

GREAT HOT DOG SIDE DISHES

  • 10-Minute Spinach Tortellini Salad
  • Best Chip Dip Ever
  • S'mores Bars

RECIPE

Here's the recipe for hot dog sauce so you can make some now. This recipe doubles well, so make a batch of it and take it on your next camping trip or BBQ.

After you make this recipe, will you pretty please leave a comment with a star rating? This will help others find this amazing recipe! Thanks SO much! ♡

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  • Author: Melissa at So Festive!
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: 8 oz. 1x
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Description

Forget ketchup and mustard, this is the best hot dog sauce recipe ever.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. mustard (prepared, not powdered)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1-2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Be sure to stir frequently.
  2. After 5 minutes, remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully pour into a 16 oz. condiment bottle (*aff. link).
  3. Use this sauce, pickles, and diced onions to make the best tasting hot dog just like J Dawg's hot dogs.

Notes

One batch makes 8 oz. Double the recipe to fill a 16 0z. condiment bottle (*aff. link).

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 1 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Misc
Hot Dog Sauce Recipe (JDawg's Copycat Recipe) - So Festive! (2024)

FAQs

Hot Dog Sauce Recipe (JDawg's Copycat Recipe) - So Festive!? ›

To quote the NHDSC: “Don't use ketchup on your hot dog after the age of 18. Mustard, relish, onions, cheese, and chili are acceptable.” Finally, the Americanization of the hot dog/sausage. The Frankfurter was first developed in Germany in 1487, before Columbus traveled to America.

What not to put on a hot dog? ›

To quote the NHDSC: “Don't use ketchup on your hot dog after the age of 18. Mustard, relish, onions, cheese, and chili are acceptable.” Finally, the Americanization of the hot dog/sausage. The Frankfurter was first developed in Germany in 1487, before Columbus traveled to America.

Which sauce is used in hot dog? ›

According to a recent survey, mustard is the most popular hot dog topping among Americans (68%), followed by ketchup (61%) and mayonnaise (19%).

How to make hot dogs like the ballpark? ›

Directions
  1. Chop the onions and soak in water for about 15 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Split the buns lengthwise and spread butter inside.
  3. Place a hot dog in each bun. Place in toaster and cook for 6 minutes on Pastry mode.
  4. Once out of the toaster, top with onions, ketchup, and mustard.

What spices are in hot dogs? ›

The most common spices used include red, white and black pepper, garlic, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, paprika and allspice. Sugar and corn syrup - Sweeteners that add flavor and promote browning. Water - Water (or sometimes ice) is mixed in with the meat and spices to help blending.

Why is ketchup not allowed on hot dogs? ›

“Generally the reasoning behind it is just the sweetness of the ketchup,” said Eric Mittenthal, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council president. “It's just not an ideal complement to the hot dog.” Doug Sohn, the founder of Hot Doug's Inc.

Why should dogs not eat hot dogs? ›

The average hot dog contains more than 500 mg of sodium, so feeding your dog only one-half of a hot dog would probably put them way over their daily sodium limit. Feeding a dog too much sodium can lead to dehydration. And over time, excess sodium can lead to high blood pressure, just as it can in humans.

What is the difference between hot dog sauce and Coney sauce? ›

So-Good Coney Island Sauce

It's a ketchup-based sauce, which may make it anathema to Chicagoans, but it's really different and interesting. It's like a mix between hot dog chili and that onion condiment Sabrett sells. It's very oniony and very ketchupy.

What are common hot sauce ingredients? ›

Chili peppers of all varieties are the main ingredient in hot sauces providing their fiery flavor. Other common ingredients include vinegar, citrus fruits (lemons, limes, etc.), seasonings (e.g., garlic), salt, and other vegetables and fruits often pickled in the sauce.

What are the most common hot sauce ingredients? ›

Many recipes for hot sauces exist, but the only common ingredient is some variety of chili pepper. Many hot sauces are made by using chili peppers as the base and can be as simple as adding salt and vinegar. Other sauces use some type of fruits or vegetables as the base and add the chili peppers to make them hot.

Why do hot dogs taste better at the ballpark? ›

The sounds of the crowd, the smell of ballpark food, and the overall experience contribute to a sense of enjoyment and nostalgia. This positive environment can enhance the perceived taste of a hot dog.

What brand of hot dogs do ballparks use? ›

Ball Park Franks is an American brand of hot dog and hamburger buns and patties made by Tyson Foods and popularized in 1958 by the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Ball Park Frank is the most consumed hot dog in America with 94.9 million consumers in 2017.

How to make hot dogs taste like movie theater? ›

While hot dogs cook, melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in oregano, basil, garlic powder and crushed red pepper (start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more to taste). Cook 1 minute and remove from heat.

What is an old fashioned hot dog? ›

Old-fashioned hot dogs are stuffed into natural casings, usually sheep casings, and the casing remains on the sausage, locking in the wonderful juices and flavors of the meat until you bite into it. Producing “old-fashioned” hot dogs is a more expensive, more labor- intensive process.

What is a Glizzy? ›

Much like frankfurter, wiener, frank, link and footlong, a "glizzy" is just another word for a hot dog. The phrase isn't as aged as some of the rest of those terms, though: It gained popularity in the early 2020s, though the term was widely used in the Washington, D.C., area before that.

What are the ingredients in Oscar Mayer hot dogs? ›

MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, PORK, WATER, CULTURED DEXTROSE*, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF DEXTROSE, SALT, CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, CULTURED CELERY JUICE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHERRY POWDER, FLAVOR.

What do you not put on a Chicago dog? ›

People will tell you that the one unbreakable rule of a true Chicago-style hot dog is that it should never, ever have ketchup on it.

What are the rules for hot dog condiments? ›

Condiments should be applied in the following order: wet condiments like mustard and chili are applied first, followed by chunky condiments like relish, onions and sauerkraut, followed by shredded cheese, followed by spices, like celery salt or pepper.

What should I put on my hot dog? ›

Take a look at our list of the most popular hot dog toppings, and see if your favourite made the cut:
  1. Mustard. Undoubtedly the king of toppings, mustard makes for the perfect hot dog pair because of its sour, zesty flavour that compliments the salty dog. ...
  2. Ketchup. ...
  3. Onions. ...
  4. Chili. ...
  5. Relish. ...
  6. Sauerkraut. ...
  7. Coleslaw. ...
  8. Jalapeño.
May 18, 2015

What's good to put on hot dogs? ›

Here are some more topping ideas:
  • BBQ sauce! Any kind will do.
  • Chili + hot dog = chili dogs!
  • Nacho cheese (this vegan cheese sauce slathered on a veggie dog would make a super vegan hot dog!)
  • Coleslaw. ...
  • Cheese. ...
  • BLT Dog. ...
  • Bacon.

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