Memorial Day weekend means paying homage to our dearly departed, but it also means barbecues, cook-outs, and picnics. And the star attraction of such events? Hot dogs and hamburgers! How about an Amish sweet hot dog sauce recipe to add some zing?
And by the way, the Amish are not prolific observers of Memorial Day. The holiday has some militaristic roots and the Amish are pacifists, so they stay away from such trappings. They do, however, generally enjoy the extra day off and use it to have a picnic, go fishing, gardening, or just spend the time with family. And, yes, barbecuing outdoors is popular among the Amish and they'll be among the millions this weekend firing up the grill to roast their dogs.
Today I'll share a couple of recipes to dress up that quintessentially American dish: the hot dog.
This Amish Sweet Hot Dog Sauce recipe comes from an Amish woman in Ohio. Now keep in mind, when these recipes call for catsup or pasta sauce, in an Amish kitchen, this usually means homemade versions from the canning closet.
Amish Sweet Hot Dog sauce, as the name implies, is a sweet sauce and I LOVE it, I love the way the sweetness tempers the dog and if you top it with some shredded cheese that you are getting this amazing flavor meld.
The second recipe is for a meaty hot dog sauce. I'm not a huge fan of meat on meat, but some people like the meat sauce, sort of a hamburger meets hot dog hybrid.
What I like about this Amish Sweet Hog Dog Sauce recipe is that it's just so simple nad basic, not some complicated coney formulation. But there are ways you can pack even more flavor into this sauce. I mean, you could crumbled some cooked ground beef into it. A little ketchup and all of its spices would be an interesting addition. Salt, pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and a squirt of yellow mustard would all mix well into this sauce. Just depends on your taste. And a spoon full of relish to top it all off would be awesome. And if you aren't worried about calories, sure, pile some shredded cheddar cheese on top. Some beans would add some additional protein and fiber. Then it all becomes more like a hot dog chili sauce on a chili dog!
When it comes to hot dogs, I'm not sure you could ever have too many condiments. This sweet hot dog sauce recipe also works very well on veggie dogs. And then pair your delicious dog with some french fries.
If you have leftover sauce, store in an airtight container and stick in the refrigerator.
🌭 Amish Sweet Hot Dog Sauce Recipe
- 3 /4 cup catsup
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon chopped onions
- 1 /2 teaspoon celery flakes
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
📋 Instructions
- Stir the catsup, tomato sauce, and brown sugar over medium-high heat for 5 minutes and then turn the burner down to simmer.
- Add the rest of ingredients and stir and keep on simmer heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve on warm hot dogs. T
- his recipe does 3 - 4 dogs, double recipe as needed.
🥫 More Amish Sauce Recipes
Amish365 has another hot dog sauce recipe, it's a little less sweet...check it out!
Easy Barbecue Sauce - Delicious!
Chicken Nuggets with Tangy Sauce - So good!
Taco Sauce - Perfect!
🖨️ Full Recipe
Amish Sweet Hot Dog Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 /4 cup catsup
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon chopped onions
- 1 /2 teaspoon celery flakes
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Stir the catsup, tomato sauce, and brown sugar over medium heat for 5 minutes and then turn burner down to simmer.
- Add the rest of ingredients and stir and keep on simmer heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve on warm hot dogs.
- this recipe does 3 - 4 dogs, double recipe as needed.
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