New York Hot Dog
Experience the iconic taste of the Big Apple with these classic hot dogs topped with savory sweet onions in tomato sauce and tangy sauerkraut.
Ingredients
- •4 kosher beef hot dogs
- •4 fresh hot dog buns
- •1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- •1 cup water
- •2 tablespoons tomato paste
- •1 teaspoon paprika
- •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- •1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- •1/4 cup yellow mustard
- •Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium skillet, combine the sliced onion, water, tomato paste, paprika, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook for about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very tender and the sauce is thick and glossy.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add the kosher beef hot dogs, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Warm the sauerkraut in a small saucepan over low heat for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Lightly toast the hot dog buns if desired.
- 6
Place each cooked hot dog into a bun.
- 7
Top each hot dog generously with the warm onion sauce, a spoonful of warmed sauerkraut, and a zigzag drizzle of yellow mustard.
💡 Chef tips
- You can make the onion sauce up to two days in advance and gently reheat it on the stovetop before serving.
- Ensure your hot dogs and buns are certified kosher to maintain strict dietary compliance.
- For extra crunch, add some finely diced raw onions alongside the cooked onion sauce.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished hot dogs are vibrant and savory, featuring plump, juicy beef franks nestled in soft buns, topped with rich, spiced sweet onions, tangy sauerkraut, and sharp yellow mustard.