Post by klsm54 on Jun 15, 2009 16:00:53 GMT -5
Long before anyone ever heard of a "Chili Dog", 1918 to be exact, we had a hot dog joint in town that started serving their Hot Dogs with "Sauce". It was tomato based, and had ground meat in it, but it was not much like "Chili". The restaurant was run by a Greek immigrant family and was called "Nicks". A couple years later another restaurant, this one on Coney Island, run by a Greek guy named Nick, also concocted a similar topping for his Hot Dogs and called it "sauce".
Somewhere along the line, probably out in California... ....they started calling them "Chili Dogs"... Now that is okay...I guess...unless some idiot actually puts "Chili" on them instead of hot dog sauce. I've been in some places that I swear put Hormel Chili on their hot dogs. Where are the Hot Dog Police when you need them? And I've heard that it is common place in southwest Ohio to get Skyline Chili on a dog....gimme a break.
I'm a great lover of Chili, but it has it's place. I prefer my chili in a bowl, thank you. I've even had it on top of spaghetti, the previously mentioned Skyline Chili, and mixed with macaroni topped with cheese and baked isn't too bad. But please, no true "Chili" on my hot dogs. That is why, long before there was a "Pinks" in LA, or Tony Packo's in Toledo, there were hot dog places all over the Atlantic seaboard, many run by Greek immigrants, that served "Hot Dogs with Sauce".
In tribute to that "Sauce", and to those guys named "Nick" who perfected it and were kind enough to let the world taste it, here is a recipe that will get you real close to the "Original". Good stuff. If you are a wiener aficionado, you really ought to whip yourself up a batch. It freezes well, so double up if you please.
Nick's Hot Dog Sauce
1-½ lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 garlic clove.
Brown together , chop meat with spatula till fine.
Add remaining ingredients.
1 bottle Heinz ketchup (family size 36 oz.)
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp Coleman's dry mustard
½ tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp salt
4 cups water
Cook together for 1 hour or till thick. Makes approximately 1½ pints.
This is a delicious sauce that will have you craving Hot Dogs ! It's a great way to dress them up for a cook out or party. Don't be afraid of the spices used, they really blend together.
You can adjust the spices to suit your tastes, but it is best to use them all, it just isn't right if you leave anything out.
I probably about double the Chili powder, probably 1/2 again as much cinnamon, and a little more ground cloves. But it is good made to the recipe too, I just like a little more tang. Enjoy...
Somewhere along the line, probably out in California... ....they started calling them "Chili Dogs"... Now that is okay...I guess...unless some idiot actually puts "Chili" on them instead of hot dog sauce. I've been in some places that I swear put Hormel Chili on their hot dogs. Where are the Hot Dog Police when you need them? And I've heard that it is common place in southwest Ohio to get Skyline Chili on a dog....gimme a break.
I'm a great lover of Chili, but it has it's place. I prefer my chili in a bowl, thank you. I've even had it on top of spaghetti, the previously mentioned Skyline Chili, and mixed with macaroni topped with cheese and baked isn't too bad. But please, no true "Chili" on my hot dogs. That is why, long before there was a "Pinks" in LA, or Tony Packo's in Toledo, there were hot dog places all over the Atlantic seaboard, many run by Greek immigrants, that served "Hot Dogs with Sauce".
In tribute to that "Sauce", and to those guys named "Nick" who perfected it and were kind enough to let the world taste it, here is a recipe that will get you real close to the "Original". Good stuff. If you are a wiener aficionado, you really ought to whip yourself up a batch. It freezes well, so double up if you please.
Nick's Hot Dog Sauce
1-½ lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 garlic clove.
Brown together , chop meat with spatula till fine.
Add remaining ingredients.
1 bottle Heinz ketchup (family size 36 oz.)
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp Coleman's dry mustard
½ tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp salt
4 cups water
Cook together for 1 hour or till thick. Makes approximately 1½ pints.
This is a delicious sauce that will have you craving Hot Dogs ! It's a great way to dress them up for a cook out or party. Don't be afraid of the spices used, they really blend together.
You can adjust the spices to suit your tastes, but it is best to use them all, it just isn't right if you leave anything out.
I probably about double the Chili powder, probably 1/2 again as much cinnamon, and a little more ground cloves. But it is good made to the recipe too, I just like a little more tang. Enjoy...