Greek Hot Dog Sauce

Submitted by Rich Mann

"Not tomato based and so close to what our local famous Hot Dog joints offer (here in Toledo it's Nettie's and Rudy's)! Passed along from my Uncle Bob who knew the owner of a local Hot Dog joint in the early 50's. Let me know what YOU think because I think it's GREAT! Freezes well and since a little goes a long way, I suggest freezing in smaller containers so you have it on hand when needed. Also makes a great gift for the chili dog lovers you know! Update 6/2013. Though I've stayed true to this recipe, I tried adding ground cloves and found it added another level of flavor that we enjoy even more than the local "Dog Joints" make. Simple change so if you make this regularly, give it a try!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 25-30

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Put all the ingredients in a saucepan and add all spices. Before heating, stir into a paste.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for one hour or until liquid is reduced to your liking.
3. If you use very lean meat to avoid cholesterol, add a tablespoon or two vegetable oil (I don't suggest olive oil). It’s the oil that brings the flavor to the tongue!

Reviews

[jmmitchell1230]

I used to live off of Rudy's hot dogs while growing up in Toledo, OH. They were so good people even ate them for breakfast. Then due to life circumstances I had to move. I missed those wit everything dogs terribly. This recipe is the closest I've come to replicating their sauce recipe (and I've thrown out MANY batches of sauce). Thank you so much for sharing this. I will be making this often.

 

[dtbentze]

Excellent recipe...I did not add the cloves....made this several times amd keep smiling. If you grew up in Erie PA and enjoyed greek sauce on hotdogs, burgers, and greek fries from Panos and the New York Lunches or the many places in Erie making greek sauce...this recipe nails it. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Rich for sharing this recipe.

 

[judy h.]

Ttthank you redox. I am 76 years old, moved away from toledo 55 years ago and every time I come home .can't wait to get a Rudy,s hot. I just made a sauce for a poker game for my son tonight. But I cook for st. Mary's hot lunch program, and will try this recipe next mounts for the kids. I can't wate. I pray this takes me back to the best years of my childhood. My rudy's was in the west end, on sylvania ave. whent to st. Agnes school. Could you email me and tell me where your Rudy,s is? My address is [e-mail] thanks again. Judy

 

[Redox]

People, wake up! I can't believe that there are only 4 comments about this recipe. This sauce is incredible! Rudy's Hot Dog has been a feature in Toledo since 1920, so they definitely are doing something right. This tastes so much like Rudy's sauce that I'll have to have a Rudy's hot dog in one hand and a homemade dog with this sauce on it in the other hand to be able to tell the difference. (I will have to do that comparison soon; I have a Rudy's about 10 minutes away.) It scales down well, too. I used 1/2 lb. of ground beef to make a test batch and just got done eating two hot dogs sauced with this recipe. I am in hot dog heaven! I've tried dozens of hot dog sauces over the years and this one is the ONE! By the ONE I mean that I can now stop looking for recipe versions because I've found the holy grail. I have a few other recipes that qualify but not too many. Do yourself a favor and give this a try. Thank you so much Rich Mann (if I were a bartender, I'd call myself Pour Man) for sharing this amazing hot dog sauce.

 

[Frank S.]

By far the best .I have tried several other recipes in the past.With this one its a winner for home made coney hotdogs.I don't have to crave Greek coney hotdogs every time I go to Toledo any more.