Alabama Coney-Style Hot Dogs
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Inspired by Pete's Famous Hot Dogs, Brimingham, AL
Ingredients
- Alabama Coney Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons plain yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon Frank's red hot sauce
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- Assembly:
- hot dog, grilled
- hot dog bun, steamed
- plain yellow mustard
- chopped onion
- coleslaw or sauerkraut
Directions
-
In a skillet over med-high heat, brown the beef with the onion.
- As the mixture browns, break up the beef with a fork.
- Pour off the fat and add all remaining sauce ingredients, mixing well.
- Simmer over low heat, partially covered and stirring frequently for 1 hour, or until mixture thickens.
- If desired, add an additional tablespoon of cider vinegar the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Place hot dogs in buns and top with mustard, onion, coleslaw or sauerkraut, and Alabama Coney sauce.
- Serve immediately.