Hot Dog Onions

Elevate your hot dog game with this irresistible "Hot Dog Onions" recipe, a flavorful topping that blends caramelized onions with a tangy, smoky sauce. Perfect for cookouts, picnics, or a casual weeknight treat, these onions are slow-cooked with olive oil, butter, ketchup, and a touch of brown sugar for sweetness, then seasoned with paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and a hint of vinegar for vibrant depth. Whether you're dressing up a classic hot dog, adding flair to burgers, or pairing it with grilled sausages, this versatile topping is easy to make and ready in under 40 minutes. Serve warm and watch your backyard barbecue reach the next level of deliciousness!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium yellow onions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions into even rings or half-moons, depending on your preference.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Let the butter melt completely.

Step 3

Add the sliced onions to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the oil and butter mixture.

Step 4

Cook the onions on medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and become translucent.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium-low and sprinkle in the brown sugar. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes while stirring to ensure the sugars start to caramelize the onions gently.

Step 6

Stir in the ketchup, water, white vinegar, paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix well to ensure the onions are well coated in the sauce.

Step 7

Let the onions simmer on low heat for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the onions are fully tender.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes before serving as a topping for hot dogs, sausages, burgers, or any grilled meats of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	791.3 grams (791.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	610

Total Fat 41.30g	53%
Saturated Fat 11.60g	58%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 1400mg	61%
Total Carbohydrate 60.20g	22%
Dietary Fiber 9.10g	33%
Total Sugars 30.00g
Protein 6.20g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 147mg	11%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 786mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.3%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 37.8%