Sweet Hoosier Dog Sauce

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jill Thomas, Washington, Indiana

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on May 24, 2023

In our area of Indiana, we love sweet coney sauce on our hot dogs! Our town still has an old drive-in that is famous for its sauce. —Jill Thomas, Washington, Indiana

Can you freeze Sweet Hoosier Dog Sauce?

Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Sweet Hoosier Dog Sauce

Yield:5 cups
Prep:15 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1/4 cup dried minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Hot dogs and buns
  • Optional: Diced onion, sliced pickles and shredded cheddar cheese
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Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Stir in tomato paste; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in next 13 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce over hot dogs in buns. Add optional toppings as desired.
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