Coke and Onions Hot Dog Cart Training by BensCarts.com

[@larsenmarziale9835]

"Two reasons why I don't have gloves on. I'm at home and I'm at home." I love it haha That gave me a good laugh on a stressful day

[@chucomontes1223]

Awesome

[@carlosenriquez2092]

Hey I was at a hot dog cart in dallas one of his condiments was fresh jalapeños that had been sitting in soy sauce over night In the fridge and they wilted and softened but as a dog topper it's amazing.

[@loknlode]

We had a "Gourmet Hot Dog" dinner the other night. Steamed, boiled, cooked some on my "novelty hot dog rotisserie". Had chopped onions, Jalapenos, Bacon, Cheese Sauce...and then I sauteed the onions. In Pepsi, with a little salt, touch of brown sugar. Then I broke out the Cream Cheese. My wife, daughter, son-in-law, said those sauteed onions were DELICIOUS, and when combined with the Cream Cheese, was the best hot dog they had ever eaten. My wife said "Your Signature Dog is right here." ( =

[@Amys_Crafts-N-Things]

..Ben's famous Coke n onions. Love it! Can't wait to try it.😋 Thanks so much for sharing.

[@BensCarts]

You're welcome.

[@delladuran11]

The reason why is cause you're at your home and it's not our business, just keep on with this goodness! ❤

[@Bossmanjr7]

Ben I want to thank you for your videos, I am in the process of starting a hot dog cart business. I am thinking of going to factories and warehouses around where I live and there is alot of them and selling to the second and maybe the third shift people. I was wondering if you worked a second job while doing this?

[@eddiemyler6356]

Ben, Thanks for the recipe and descriptive preparation! I'm looking to start up a cart, I'm 46, the unit needs a little love for 4 sinks, I used to work a cart in Bklyn NY when I was 15.

[@BensCarts]

You're welcome. :)

[@donhgr]

Bought your book tonight at ITunes read the first 53 pages had to stop to recharge the ipad, going to read whole book get with Denver Health for regs and hope to buy the big dog cart before spring. Have gotten great ideas for a location, but don't want to approach them until I've practiced. Thanks Ben your book, it just reaffirmed my interests in the food cart biz.

[@BensCarts]

Thank you Flat Top! I hope you enjoy it.

[@purewaterswva.5409]

How did the stand workout? You still in business?

[@frankpappalardo630]

Thank you Ben for all the great receipts and tricks

[@catlady8324]

Banjo pick’n makes everything better!

[@magretp4377]

Ben I really appreciate these videos they help so much thank you

[@BensCarts]

You're very welcome Margret Me!

[@slingnink13]

Looks good, by the way I like your humor!

[@frankpappalardo630]

They have onions at white Sox park in Chicago and the grill the polish sausage with the onions😊

[@vixtwelve2448]

Excellent tutorial, brother!

[@BensCarts]

Much appreciated!

[@ianscianablo8507]

Hey Big Ben!!! Hi. Wish I had a huge grill!!! Hard to toast both sides to every bun all-yhe-time, if you're in a popular spot or lucky corner!

[@BensCarts]

You got that right!

[@chuckwagon1892]

Well sir...I'm not an onion guy but I know lots of folks are. You sir, are a terrific teacher! Ths will be a great addition to my hot dog repertoire LOL... Thanks for posting this and I hope to see more of your instructional videos.

[@ianscianablo8507]

Hey Big Ben! I got my shed for my hot dog cart yesterday!!!! I discovered I have the Kitchen Aid Food Slicer attachement. Maybe I should use that for the onions instead " "crying all the time!" ?!!!

[@BensCarts]

Great idea

[@ianscianablo8507]

Hey Big Ben!!! Opening up today! Soft quiet opening on route 7. Can I premake coke onions? Put them in fridge for few hours? Trying to get stuff ready! My home made chili is defrosted in fridge. Making nacho cheese sauce now!

[@BensCarts]

@bowsermudkip No problem. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

[@BruceBennett-m9c]

Love this video can't wait to start vending thank you for sharing all this great information

[@BensCarts]

You are so welcome! Keep me posted on your progress!

[@ralphus44]

Ben, how long does it take to do a batch of coke-n-onions? If it's like a half-hour or so (I'm just guessing) what do you do when there's a line of people waiting at your cart? You did about 9 onions for this batch, how many does that feed?

[@summerfunrides]

ralphus44 I was wondering the same thing.....?

[@BensCarts]

New England Style buns from Sysco.

[@quick1001001]

I signed up on Ben’s Subscription Plan to ship me 4 Homemade Aluminum Pans for only $44.95 a month and they are great! I’ve been doing this for going on 6 months now and he never misses an order. No idea how he can stay so motivated on this with all the other business stuff he’s got going on..😂😂

[@BensCarts]

Lol! 😆 🤣

[@RENEALohner-xt4ug]

As soon as I saw your first video I was hooked so I am here to ask you about where I should consider storing Jean my carts when I do invest I have not yet invested nor have my two adult children we are all three considering very strongly I already have the money saved up and I'm going to be the first purchaser and see how this works but do I simply rent a storage unit for my cart at the end of the day

[@ClydeDay]

@Hot Dog Car Store If you want to try a really good dog. Melt some butter (you can add any spice to it). Slather the inside of the bun with it and let that butter soak in. Then add your dog to it. You haven't tasted heaven till you have tried it this way. I have added Garlic, Chili Powder, of Cayenne Pepper to the butter for a kick.

[@ianscianablo8507]

OK. Par cook-fridge it. Is it va goood idea to spray Pam Butt spray into hot dog cook pans then put the food in them?

[@richiesbbq]

I love the griddle comments! Hilarious!

[@montacap]

You cant use a liner but you can use a throw away pan . we use them all the time .

[@BensCarts]

:)

[@walnutcreekjg1385]

so where can you buy a darn hot dog cart like that?

[@joefixit3950]

that is a nice cart man I just bought one I'm goin through all the steps to get started on located in denver Colorado iv recently bin watching your video's I think I would like to replace my burners I'm doin alot of repairs myself because food truck shops here seem to be liars can you possibly let me know where I can order new burners for steam table

[@BensCarts]

Congratulations! Answered today in video.

[@cynthiabehr1870]

Doesn't skip a beat.... You can order 2 of these for $19.99 plus separate shipping and processing. Lol Designer tin foil hats too?

[@jimmarchman]

Looks fantastic.

[@smccoy1860]

Hey I would like to get my hands on those New England buns to.

[@myway43]

Sean Mccoy They are awesome buns . They stay upright therefore they hold toppings really well. I found these buns at Meijers, and Krogers. Also Kings hawaiian makes them as well. They taste awesome

[@charlesheaberlin1189]

Is it best to hot hold these onions in a pan or have them in cold storage and reheat per order?

[@tinybigbus1873]

Looks yummy. I will try but i wont put the coke in a cast iron pan. I dont put tomatoes in cast iron. I dont like the taste that it pulls from the iron. Thank you for your videos.

[@BensCarts]

I bet you're right! Let me know if you try it.

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

Ben, Colder than blue blazes! Me, laughs in North Dakotan!!! Thanks for making the video, ps just giving you crap on the cold thing.

[@BensCarts]

Glad you enjoyed! And.... 😂 😝

[@frankpappalardo630]

Thank you Ben

[@JACK-RABBIT-SLIMS]

how much cream cheese should you put in at the end?

[@MrPisster]

not hot on that onion technique but that bun is perfection.

[@hunterboss2628]

add little dash of beef curry powder bfore u add the coke and then add some maggie seasoning..

[@carlosenriquez2092]

When can you do a tutorial on bacon wrapped hot dogs style and technique please.

[@Rajemluvalier]

Where i can buy that grilled.

[@ianscianablo8507]

Hey Big Ben! Can cooked coke and onions stay in fridge overnight for next day or shall I make new coke onions tomorrow? Thanks!

[@ianscianablo8507]

Hey Big Ben! I don't drink soda. Does my 2 liter bottle of coke has to be refrigerated? Even if I use some of the soda but leave it in the pantry? Thanks!

[@BensCarts]

Nope, you can leave it at room temp. I never refrigerate mine.

[@ianscianablo8507]

@@BensCarts Beautiful!!!!

[@frankpappalardo630]

How do I rent a cart so I can get started😅

[@toomuchtube8635]

Sounds great, the sweet Coke would go well with the onions. Instead of slicing them you should Juliane them and cut across the fibers. This makes the sautéed onion a little more tender. Cut the onion in half then cut across those little lines going through the onion. Great idea though.

[@BensCarts]

Thank you Aaron.

[@DJacksonII]

this guy is funny....double thumbs up

[@ianscianablo8507]

Hey Big Ben! You toasted both sides to those buns? Can you use the left over onion/coke sauce the next day? Thanks!

[@BensCarts]

Yes you can!

[@ruslan2336]

Great videos Ben! There is one question that I have. How much is needed to start hot dog vendor business? I know it is very different, but I would like to know how much minimum is needed for startup?

[@BensCarts]

KZbin won't allow me to post the link where you can find that but go to our training blog and you'll find it. Use the search box. Type in: how much

[@michaelpreston233]

Vac pac onions are easy to use.

[@BensCarts]

Absolutely.

[@OldGuyTrucker]

Hey Ben - I am a vendor in Arizona and wanted to offer the New England style buns. Do you have a contact for these buns? I figured out how to make the aluminum pans so I will not place a order those. You may want to make a DVD set on how to make the aluminum pans it could be a great seller. Thanks for all of the info.

[@myway43]

***** Hi, I found these buns here in Indiana at Meijers, and at Krogers.

[@ianscianablo8507]

Ok. You did toast the buns both sides. I don't know if I can do that if I have a lot of customers and I'm flying solo.

[@BensCarts]

True... good to have those par done up ahead of time.

[@ianscianablo8507]

@@BensCarts Par done the dogs or the buns?

[@montacap]

See we was told we could not use anything raw no onions by the health department . all has to be prepackaged when your in the south and your using canned chilli people know and they have words . Yet they still come back for more . lol. Your cream cheese moment about killed me thank you .

[@BensCarts]

You're welcome!

[@donaldmills9874]

The buns what brand are you using to demonstrate?

[@BensCarts]

New England Style Buns

[@jasonking5934]

Were did you find buns

[@BensCarts]

Some buy at local bakers, some from a broadline distributors.

[@magretp4377]

Hi Ben I have a ? In 2 weeks I’m buying my first hot dog cart and having it shipped to me, do I wait till then to apply for the permit or start the permit process now??

[@BensCarts]

Did you do the due diligence first? Pre-approve the cart schematics? If not... learnhotdogs.com/hot-dog-vendor-training/

[@fatman2526]

where can I get those buns

[@dalo7183]

thanks ben! I added a Lil ketchup and Sriracha sauce to make them a Lil more sweet and spicy... 👌

[@BensCarts]

+Dalo 718 I love Sriracha, I must try that. :)

[@dalo7183]

+BensCarts you won't regret it.. just can't overdo it. was going to keep it to myself but being in got the original recipe as well as some many pointers from you I said "what the heck "enjoy and thanks again for all you give us...

[@BensCarts]

+Dalo 718 Well thank you Dalo! I eat it now on just about everything, Pizza, Bologna sammiches, eggs and more.

[@dalo7183]

+BensCarts so do I. "I put Sriracha on my Sriracha! " lol

[@alfredabbey6162]

Hot Dog Cart Store If you really like bologna I use fried bologna on a BLT (bologna lettuce and tomato) with mayo on toast. Sometimes I up it to a club with ham and cheese. That and a big glass of cold buttermilk and I’m good to go.

[@williamcox4880]

what brand of hot dog did you use on the coke onion it looked like a bores head

[@BensCarts]

See www.learnhotdogs.com/10

[@broccolihart1]

Hi Ben, i wanted to know if i can make a batch of these and freeze them? I'd hate to buy a whole package of cream cheese and not use it.

[@BensCarts]

Nooooo! Don't freeze the onions. It makes them suck. Do smaller batches at first and then start par-cooking them down and refrigerating for finishing on the cart.

[@broccolihart1]

Hot Dog Cart Store Thanks !! That makes more sense.

[@broccolihart1]

After watching this video again a month later, i just realized in the beginning of this video, you had already stated NOT to freeze onions....😏

[@spider3093]

Can chilli be pre made at home or does it have to be bought at the store?

[@BensCarts]

You can make in your commissary.

[@DailyPayBootcamp]

I bet Dr. Pepper would be awesome too! Yummy!

[@shoppersplace]

I didn't buy my aluminum pans from Ben, and boy did I get ripped off on these cheap Chinese imitations!

[@schattenmygirl]

You got what you paid for.. jest sayin'

[@samphudsonjr9129]

HA! 😆 LOVE the bun pans!

[@BensCarts]

:)

[@alfredabbey6162]

You should hook up sometime with cowboy Kent Rollins.

[@BensCarts]

Maybe he could come and make us all a great big meal.

[@alfredabbey6162]

Hot Dog Cart Store that would be a hoot.

[@bandccoresohio]

@@BensCarts i love kent Rollins!

[@dl6317]

Dude cracked me up the whole time! 19.99 for this pan...lmao

[@danielkenny8285]

what's the item number for those buns ben

[@bahamasking2063]

What's the name of the grill that you are using?

[@BensCarts]

Standard stainless portable (suitcase) grill.

[@bahamasking2063]

@@BensCarts Thanks for the reply.

[@bahamasking2063]

I like your videos. I have been watching them now for two weeks. And I just bought a used hotdog cart today.

[@luzbelemhafley207]

What kinda buns do you use???

[@BensCarts]

I love split top buns.

[@azucar2316]

thanks

[@danozzz1]

Where did u buy the grill .

[@BensCarts]

We have those grills made for us and put them on our hot dog carts.

[@Tonygarry78]

I am not opposed at all to cast iron. But why cast iron?

[@BensCarts]

Looks, flavor. That's pretty much it.

[@markcandy5786]

which type of hotdog do you suggest

[@BensCarts]

See #6 here: benscarts.com/learn/top-ten-hot-dog-vendor-questions/

[@decnijfkris3706]

I would use a bigger skillet. We do hot dogs with sauerkraut and mustard. That is the standard hot dog in Europe. And mostly we do blood sausage and bread sausage baked on a plate together with the onion and then served with Heinze ketchup or mustard. . Our buns are different too, Here we use french pistolet dough buns whereas americans use a kind of milk bread that we call sandwiches. Anyways...

[@dantenero950]

Mmmmmmm. Done it, almost came while trying. Xd greeting from Poland, Land of onion People. Big fan of yours.

[@BensCarts]

:)

[@bluesman3794]

Cooked onions on a dog? Not in NY

[@BensCarts]

I guess that's if you don't count the cooked red onion sauce that 84% of vendors in NY offer. :)

[@bluesman3794]

Hot Dog Cart Store Yea upstate ive never seen cooked onions on dogs. Cooked onions on sausage. Gonna give the coke onions a try.

[@charliexo4369]

Jersey girl here and I always get cooked onions on my dogs! Love you Ben🤗

[@neilyaremchuk6798]

That’s a New England style hot dog roll.

[@BensCarts]

Oh yea!

[@BensCarts]

Don't get any on your forehead, your tongue will beat your brains out trying to get to it.

[@toomuchtube8635]

I love it

[@derekbittle7114]

Why cant u have cream cheese on cart

[@BensCarts]

Some states allow. The ones that don't - because it's "potentially hazardous food".

[@danmeyer1594]

Use a deeper pan and cook all at once.

[@MrDutchman100]

My God I want one. Lol. Oh wait I’m a vegan.

[@dabzpaintball4478]

Ima use Pepsi

[@gfpiper]

If only these carts had piano hinges and knobs!

[@BensCarts]

?

[@dfellows5]

@@BensCarts Think poster wants piano hinged pans with knob pull handles???

[@brokenlife1263]

Eating all those hotdogs made your hair fall out bro??

[@erikcable1755]

dang, did not know it was you at first...roll forward 7 years and you lost a bunch of weight...

[@BensCarts]

Yea... lost 72lbs.

[@aubreyharris4265]

and quaker oil... just kidding lol

[@BensCarts]

lol

[@bopsgators2270]

Everyone is an expert on here and always have to put their two cents in. lmao..dopes

[@bageltv321]

Is it me or are all these hotdog vendors making it seem so overly complicated with the toppings?

[@openupandsmile4me]

People actually buy your aluminum foil for $20+ when they could just go to the store and get about 3-4 rolls for the same price?? Dang, that's me selling paper out of my $5 sketch pad for $10 a sheet. No offense, but that's the most bizarre pitch I've ever heard!

[@BensCarts]

WHat?

[@openupandsmile4me]

Hot Dog Cart Store An "aluminium foil pan"; where you crinkle the edges of aluminum foil and sell 2 crinkled sheets for $20? I'm trying to understand what you're actually bringing to the table here sir.

[@BensCarts]

Have you taken your meds today? We don't sell aluminum foil. It's ok though, just call your Dr.

[@openupandsmile4me]

I said I didn't mean to offend. I was curious as to what you are actually selling.

[@BensCarts]

Still lost. Nothing for sale. Showing vendors a coke onion recipe.

[@BradPitbull]

MY NIGGA