"NY Style Push Cart Hot Dog Onion Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet vidalia onion, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix ketchup, water, hot sauce, salt and pepper, until combined, then set aside. In a small saucepan, melt one tablespoon of butter, and stir in ketchup mixture. Cook for a few minutes on simmer, until warm. In a shallow pan, place one tablespoon of butter to melt, and add sliced onions. Cook on medium-high, for about 5 minutes, until onions are soft, fragrant, and are a bit golden. Add in warmed ketchup sauce mixture, and let simmer for about 5 more minutes, until thickened up a bit. Serve on your favorite hot dog!