Best West Virginia Hot Dog Sauce Recipes

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FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA HOT DOG SAUCE



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This recipe comes from the north central West Virginia city of Fairmont. Different areas of West Virginia have different hot dog sauces depending on the cultural and ethnic background of their inhabitants. Also different area of the state refer to it as chili or sauce, in central WV it's called sauce, in southern West Virginia...

Provided by Dave T.

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c finely chopped onions
5 lb ground beef
1 Tbsp black pepper
1/4 lb ground pork
1 tsp salt (adjust as needed)
3 Tbsp chili powder
4 tsp crushed chili flakes ( med hot)
32 oz tomato sauce
14 oz ketchup
6 oz tomato paste
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp cumin
1 dash(es) tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot heat olive oil and add onions till just tinder but not browned, crumble hamburger and sausage and just cover with water, work with hands to break up ground meats. Cook on medium for 1 hour.
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for two more hours.
  • 3. If you like a thinner sauce add more water half way through the final two hours. If you like thicker, simmer awhile longer uncovered.

WEST VIRGINIA HOT DOG SAUCE



West Virginia Hot Dog Sauce image

Another from my collection of West Virginia hot dog sauce recipes. This one makes a small batch of hot dog sauce...hope ya like it.

Provided by Dave T.

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb 80/20 ground beef
1 medium onion
3 oz tomato paste
18 oz water
1/2 c ketchup
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt (adjust as needed)
1 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot add hamburger and enough water to cover meat. Work meat with hands to crumble. Cook over medium till meat is done.
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients and cook for an hour and a half, add more water if needed to thin. 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flake may be added durning the last half hour if you prefer a little heat...enjoy

WEST VIRGINIA HOT DOG SAUCE



West Virginia Hot Dog Sauce image

In West Virginia, we don't put "chili" on our hot dogs, we put "sauce"on them. This is a pretty basic recipe that can be doctored to your personal taste. =^..^=

Provided by Fran Miller @TchrLdy71

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound(s) ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
29 ounce(s) tomato sauce
2 tablespoon(s) chili powder, to start

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef & onion together, chopping meat into small pieces. Drain & return to skillet.
  • Add tomato sauce & chili powder. Simmer over med-low heat, stirring often, until sauce is desired consistency. Taste & add more chili powder, if needed. Stir well.
  • Variations: For the meat, use ground venison, veggie burger, ground turkey, etc... Chopped green pepper can be added with the onion. Some folks like a splash of tabasco or hot sauce.
  • Serve sauce over hot dog in a bun. In West Virginia, traditionally, hot dogs come with sauce, mustard, and (chopped raw) onions OR sauce & slaw. But make yourself happy with your own combinations!

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