N. Y. Pushcart Onion Sauce

Brings me right back to to NY. This is really great spooned over cooked hot dogs, but try it with other foods too, and watch how fast they disappear. This recipe is from Mr. Food.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  medium  sized onions, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1  pinch ground cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon chili powder
• 1  dash  hot pepper sauce
• 1  dash salt
• 1  cup water

Directions

1. In a medium sized kettle, heat the oil over medium heat; add the onions and saute until golden and limp, about 7 minutes.
2. Mix in the ketchup, then add the cinnamon, chili powder, hot pepper sauce and salt.
3. Pour in the water and stir.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until the mixture is heated through.