NYC Dogs With Sabrett's-Style Onion Sauce + Sauerkraut
Rachael Ray

NYC Dogs With Sabrett's-Style Onion Sauce + Sauerkraut

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For the Sabrett's-Style Onion Sauce (hot dog cart onions):

  • About 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 red onions, halved and very thinly sliced
  • Salt
  • A pinch (about 1/16 teaspoon) ground smoked cinnamon, cinnamon and/or allspice
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce (Rach's go-to is Frank's RedHot)
  • 2 tablespoons cider or wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown or Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch, stirred into a splash of warm water

For the dogs and to serve:

  • 1 bag or jar refrigerated sauerkraut
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 6 to 8 kosher hot dogs
  • 6 to 8 hot dog rolls
  • Pickle relish
  • Finely chopped white onion
  • Mustard of choice , to pass

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Serves: 6 to 8

For the Sabrett's-Style Onion Sauce, heat olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, in medium skillet over medium heat, add onions and a fat pinch of salt to taste, soften 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, add allspice and/or cinnamon, stir 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir in tomato paste, hot sauce, vinegar, mustard and cornstarch slurry. Reduce heat to low and cook 45 minutes to 1 hour until onions are like a thick sauce but pourable with serving spoon.

Warm sauerkraut in small pot with cumin and caraway. \n \nWarm dogs through in simmering water bath 1 inch deep and crisp (optional) casings in cast iron pan or skillet.

Serve dogs on rolls with sauerkraut, cooked onions along each side, a little relish, chopped raw onion and a drizzle of mustard.

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Are you team hot dog or burger—or is that just a cruel question? Either way, wherever you land, these NYC Dogs with Sabrett’s-Style Onion Sauce + Sauerkraut are a must-try.

It’s everything you love about a New York street cart, but leveled up: sweet and tangy onion sauce, spiced sauerkraut with cumin and caraway, plus classic toppings like pickle relish, chopped onion, and a drizzle of mustard.
Simmer, sear, stack—then grab a roll and pile it high. This isn’t just a hot dog; it’s the ultimate handheld feast.

Ingredients

For the Sabrett's-Style Onion Sauce (hot dog cart onions):

  • About 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 red onions, halved and very thinly sliced
  • Salt
  • A pinch (about 1/16 teaspoon) ground smoked cinnamon, cinnamon and/or allspice
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce (Rach's go-to is Frank's RedHot)
  • 2 tablespoons cider or wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown or Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch, stirred into a splash of warm water

For the dogs and to serve:

  • 1 bag or jar refrigerated sauerkraut
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 6 to 8 kosher hot dogs
  • 6 to 8 hot dog rolls
  • Pickle relish
  • Finely chopped white onion
  • Mustard of choice , to pass

Directions

Serves: 6 to 8

For the Sabrett's-Style Onion Sauce, heat olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, in medium skillet over medium heat, add onions and a fat pinch of salt to taste, soften 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, add allspice and/or cinnamon, stir 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir in tomato paste, hot sauce, vinegar, mustard and cornstarch slurry. Reduce heat to low and cook 45 minutes to 1 hour until onions are like a thick sauce but pourable with serving spoon.

Warm sauerkraut in small pot with cumin and caraway. Warm dogs through in simmering water bath 1 inch deep and crisp (optional) casings in cast iron pan or skillet.

Serve dogs on rolls with sauerkraut, cooked onions along each side, a little relish, chopped raw onion and a drizzle of mustard.

Tags:4th of July, Rachael Ray Show, redirect, Summer, Summer Cookout