Dad’s Secret Hot Dog Sauce (Hot Dog Chili)

Dad’s Hot Dog Sauce
5 pounds hamburger
2 - 46 ounce cans tomato juice
5 teaspoons salt
3 large onions, diced
salt for the onions
1/2 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sugar
1 can tomato paste
Place hamburger meat, one can of tomato juice, and salt in a large kettle.  Mix together with your hands, as if making a meatloaf. The meat should be mushy. Cook over medium heat to gently bubbling. Simmer until the meat is no longer pink. Stir often so it doesn’t stick.
While the hamburger is cooking, place onions, salt, and 1/2 cup of water in a sauce pan and cook until almost tender. Do not overcook or the onions will be mushy. Set aside, but do not drain the liquid off of the onions.
Once the hamburger is done, drain the grease off of the hamburger.  Return the hamburger meat to your kettle. Add in the chili powder, black pepper, and sugar. Stir and mix these in really well. Add the onions with the water and about half of the other can of tomato juice and the tomato paste. Stir until all of this is well incorporated.
Cook gently until thickened enough for your hot dog sauce. It will continue to thicken a little as it cools. 
This pairs well with
• Baked Beans - perfect ...
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[@theresaclayton6085]

Just made this recipe. I halved it, beginning with 2 1/2 LBS of hamburger. I made this sauce exactly like Tom did, and I'll never use another recipe. Easy and absolutely delicious. I had one hotdog on a bun with the sauce, then later another hotdog and sauce without the bun. I liked both very much. Thanks Tom for sharing with us😊

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We are so glad you tried it and enjoyed it, Theresa! Thank you so much for watching.

[@vernerulmet2290]

@@comesitatmytable9044 you must be from the Midwest I’m in Indiana and red gold is an Indiana company

[@annettekane3894]

Need to do a normal size recipe

[@annettekane3894]

Going to watch Brend Gants since huge recipe am alone

[@leannaherbert2455]

I have made my own Hot Dog Sauce for years. But I will try this, it sounds great.

[@gloriacotten6183]

My husband made this recipe several months ago and we froze it in small batches as you suggested. We just ate hot dogs for supper with this sauce, thawed and warmed from the freezer. They were the BEST hot dogs ever!! Thanks, Tom and Melissa!!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

That is awesome! We love hearing this!

[@warmlantern0000]

​@@comesitatmytable9044You should have patented it !! And call it Dads secret sauce ❤😊

[@warmlantern0000]

My husband will make it I can't wait. Ty ❤😊

[@teridoster5840]

I’m so bummed y’all hadn’t uploaded this about a year ago when my hotdog & chili sauce loving late husband was still with us, I just know from look of it & the recipe & technique, he would’ve been absolutely in love with this sauce. He was only 53, but we’d been together 35 yrs & over all that time I’d tried countless recipes searching for the perfect one, and although he loved my cooking, I never did find a perfect sauce recipe (until now, I suspect). I’m not the biggest fan of chili sauce myself, but I’ve saved this video & I will def be making some for our next summertime family get together, and I will for sure be eating one in his honor & enjoying every bite. Thank you so much for sharing your dad’s recipe with us! I just checked out some more of your videos and you’ve just earned a new subscriber 💜

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@teridoster5840]

@@chemistryofquestionablequa6252 thank u, I appreciate that

[@tomwyant9297]

Teri, I am so sorry about the loss of your husband. I just don’t know how I would ever get over it if I lost Melissa. I cannot imagine the sadness and hurt that you have experienced. I am also sorry that your husband never got to try my dad‘s hotdog sauce. We, along with thousands of other people over the years, think it is the best ever. I wish your husband could have tried it. And reading that you are going to eat a hotdog in his memory brought tears to my eyes . Even though you’re not crazy about hotdog sauce, I hope you enjoy every bite of the one you have in memory of your husband. I know he will be watching you eat that hotdog and smiling from ear to ear.

[@teridoster5840]

@@tomwyant9297 thank you so much for the condolences. It’s coming up on 2 yrs now and some things have gotten a bit easier, but others I don’t believe I will ever get over. 35 yrs (2/3 of my life) is a very long time to be with someone to then have them ripped from your life. It’s not an experience I’d wish on anyone. I’m planning on making your dad’s sauce for our July 4th get-together and I’ll def enjoying every bite of that hotdog 💜 thanks again

[@elizabethbaldwin8488]

Melissa...you really are a very good videographer. You zoom in at natural times and do it smoothly. You wideshot appropriately. Editing is great. Very good work to make these videos pleasing to watch and learn from. Bravo woman!

[@connielewis7973]

When did you drain the beef.

[@connielewis7973]

Yes. Where is the cole slaw

[@connielewis7973]

Yumyou know where im from.

[@connielewis7973]

Never could find a decent hotdog when i lived in florida

[@bostoncangrejo]

Oh ya, ad the sauce was good.

[@sadeyes424]

I just wanted to say, thank you for sharing your dad's secret sauce!! I have tried for many years to make the perfect hot dog sauce and I think I have found it with this recipe. I was skeptical about beginning with tomato juice instead of water or beef broth and it truly made a world of difference in the flavors. I was also skeptical about adding so many onions but thought to myself, just go with that amount and see how it turns out. Well, I'm here to tell you, the onion's cooked down and it was the perfect amount. I have no interest in perfecting the "Perfect" sauce now because your dad has gave the world the greatest hot dog sauce ever made, and you don't mess with perfection!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! Please keep sharing those secret recipes!! YUM!

[@bronc.ridin.patriot.01]

Same I've tried to get the recipe from my homework town booster club for thiers nobody gave it up this is super close ND the best one I've made in 30 years

[@brandonjuber3576]

This is exactly what I love about KZbin! I can sit here in Idaho and see a gentleman from Kentucky make a West Virginia sauce for his Hot Dog. Very cool

[@bestofseinfeldclips]

AGREED!!!!

[@rixxroxxk1620]

HOLY COW! I just made this today while it’s sleeting and snowing outside. This is without a doubt the best sauce I’ve ever tasted! Halved the recipe and followed the instructions. I will never have another can of hot dog sauce in my house. This is THE ONE! Thank you for sharing. Your father was a great cook!

[@micerron3905]

As a northern I'm so glad to see people outside of the north making hotdogs sauce or Michigan sauce as we call it. Loved the video, God bless you and yours and I'm looking forward to more delicious recipes.

[@sharyndj7404]

Just made this for my hotdog-lovin’ friends and they raved about it! Kudos to both you and your dad, Tom. Nothing more American than a great hog either a great topper!

[@miltonwilliams2382]

Mr Tom, Milton here from Southeastern North Carolina. A play on words (hotdog chili) you are very correct here. I would guess everyone that cooks knows that chili and hotdog chili is two different animals just never thought about it. I have watched other videos using water as you said, I see no use for water except for drinking and coffee! I have always brown the meat and onion together, the way I was thought. This makes all the sense in the world. A new subscriber just yesterday - did a great job with this presentation. 👍

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you, Milton! Tom and I really appreciate your kind words and encouragement.

[@mothertwinkles4198]

Hey, homie! I'm south of Raleigh.

[@robbydockery1272]

Here in Central NC Hot Dog sauce has no meat. Hot Dog chili does. It will always be chili to me. But I do love some good Chili beans.

[@sidneygreen3180]

Enjoy watching your videos. I am a country cook from Nashville, NC.

[@eastongilles821]

Just made this exactly as you did. I always made my own version but never cooked the meat like you did. Taste and texture is a winner!! Serving this up for Holloween. Thank you. Great video.

[@florarhea5623]

Love watching your cooking show. You take your time, and explain as you go. Love that! I loved the Christmas recipes. Some brought back memories of Christmas past.Thank you.😊

[@bjohnson1149]

I watched your video for the second time. Making this to go on our hotdogs for supper tonight. Thank you for always including the written recipe. So many KZbin channels/cooks do not. It's really a huge help. If you're ever in Thomson, Georgia, y'all can come sit at my table.

[@catherinecoffey4351]

FABULOUS HOT DOG SAUCE!!! I'll be teaching my grandchildren this recipe AND the technique. I think the technique of preparing this chili sauce is as important as the recipe.😊😊

[@lovemypuppy2857]

❤Love that the recipe is under the video. It makes it so much easier for us. Love watching you folks. Your wife is a hoot. Smart woman to have the man cooking.🤣😂❤

[@MsMaxie]

Wanted to stop by and let you know that I made your recipe this past Saturday for my grandson’s 1st birthday party and it was a huge hit! The crockpot was literally scraped clean and people were asking for more 😅 if I had a cooker big enough, your Dad’s original recipe would have been perfect 😂 Thank you so much for sharing your recipe, I love tried & true family recipes 💙🤍

[@kimberlybethel5614]

Thank you for sharing your Dad’s recipe and for calling it a sauce not a chili! It’s what I’ve been looking for! So simple but delicious! It just goes to show less is more when done right! ❤🌭

[@comesitatmytable9044]

If you're calling it sauce, you might be from West Virginia. Tom had to "correct" this Kentucky girl several times before I realized how seriously hot dog construction is in West Virginia! We tease about it all the time. But we do hope you enjoy the sauce as much as we do! Thank you so much for watching us!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

How am I just now finding your channel? hahaha I felt so invested in this video, and now I am dying to try this! If I do, I will make a video reply to you and help more people find your Dad's secret sauce! hahaha God bess you two! This was awesome! SUBSCRIBED!

[@beckathompson8109]

I’m obsessed with the way this man says “dowg”

[@johnbeasley4211]

I'm a 70 year old lowland Tarheel now living in New Jersey. One of my favorite memories from back-home are hot dogs from the traditional hot dog stand. We never made our own hot dogs, we just went to the stand. This recipe is by far the most convincing hot dog sauce that I've run across in years of trying to find a recreation of NC hot dog stand hotdog "chili " as we called it. Every part of this recipe makes good sense. As fate would have it we're having a church choir party a week from today. The host usually offers hot dogs but not hot dog sauce. If these Yankees turn up their noses at it (they can be weird about "strange cuisine"), more for ME! Come to think of it, I should probably bring the mustard, slaw and diced onions too.

[@penknight8532]

NEW YORK CITY????

[@donnazukadley7300]

You've ever been to New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts ... Coney Island hotdogs? Add: "Diners, Drive-One and Dives" has a show in Providence, Rhode Island about this sauce. The New England thing is to sprinkle celery salt on it after it's in the bun and has sauce on it as well as chopped raw onion. Add mustard. Ask for "the works."Welcome to the North, North Carolina! BTW, we also love boiled peanuts 😉

[@j.alexander4948]

​@@donnazukadley7300celery salt sounds like a great addition! Thanks for the tip 👍

[@DT_1718]

Same Tarheel born and still a 53 year old Tarheel. There definitely is a difference from the hot dog sauce of my youth and what they serve now .I also have been in search of that old style sauce from the past, nothing compares. today all i find at hot dog stands is ketchup based sauce, disgusting. It has so much ketchup in it that's all you taste. This does seem like it would be close and i will be trying it this weekend. thanks for sharing the recipe.

[@julieatkins2946]

❤I just made this for our food cub group tomorrow night. This is REALLY good!!! Thank you for sharing your family recipe!!!

[@hsgdfgv2446]

Melissa, I just love you. I was watching Tom make his Father's hot dog sauce. What great recipe. I had to text you, when Tom took his bite and was just loving it, but when he said, I could eat these everyday, and you grunted, can tell you do not like hotdogs, it made me lol. Greatest Couple. God Bless You Both.

[@judyalsdorf-vd3ki]

Me ugh, but this sauce might make the dogs worth eatiing😊

[@63davefx]

This stuff is absolute GOLD! Simple flavors and seasonings =DELISH! Thank you Tom! This will definitely be my go to and keeper!😊😋😋

[@stephensano9156]

What a wonderful video! It has been a joy watching and hearing the terrific story about your fathers delightful meat sauce making recipe. I cannot wait to try it. It may be uncharacteristic to eat hot dog sauce separately from a dog, but I might just to taste its full flavor.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you! Tom enjoys telling a good story. I’m not a fan of hot dogs but the sauce on a bun is great!

[@craigjacob3704]

​@@comesitatmytable9044 you have to try it on your chili cheese burgers. I got slaw on sandwiches like that when I lived in North Carolina but wasn't a fan. Need to try it again now that my tastes have matured. I love Sauerkraut on my chili cheese dogs though🤗👍 !!!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

@@craigjacob3704 isn’t it great that our taste buds do usually grow up! Sometimes I don’t realize it for a long time and then I’m sad I missed out on something really good for so long!

[@davidnorvell6066]

From Sharon, my mom made good hot dog sauce, similar to this one. We sold the sauce on a hamburger bun, which we called sloppy joes. I was at an auction the other day and asked for a sloppy Joe, they were like, what!. Lol

[@aprilmurphy7231]

That tomato paste was basil, garlic and oregano flavor but should you use the plain? Thanks

[@cathyhodge2181]

From upstate SC and I just made this recipe. Added a little more black pepper and chili powder. It is so good. This will be my go to chili from now on. Thank you so much for sharing.❤

[@jonboll-LGM]

Is it comparable to what the Greek retaurants (like The Clock) use on hot dogs?

[@factsaboutus]

I gave you a thumbs up! Thanks for sharing your dad's secret hotdog sauce recipe. Be Blessed.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much for that. We hope you get to enjoy this sauce soon.

[@lindakuhlman565]

I Love Love Love That You Put The Written Recipe On Your Videos!!! Thank You For Your Videos!!!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome. We appreciate that you are watching and I'm glad you find the written recipes helpful.

[@PP-hs3ep]

I am a West Virginia girl and have lived in many other states and no other state can come close to the West Virginia hot Dog! It is the most delicious hot dog out there. When you ask for sauce they look at you like you are crazy. I have people actually put chile with beans on my hot dog! I have never made my sauce like yours but will have to try it some time. My mama made the best West Virginia hot dog sauce and now I follow her recipe.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

NO WAY can we compete with a Mama or Grandma recipe! But we do think this one is really good. And really? Chili with beans on a hot dog! No way! I'm from Kentucky but Tom has taught me that West Virginia people take their hot dogs seriously! Thank you so much for watching. We do appreciate it.

[@valerief1231]

Chili with BEANS 🤯 what kind of MONSTERS put beans in their chili, and then put it on their hot dog?!! I explained myself in my comment to this video, but I never thought I’d see people put sloppy joes on a hot dog either lol!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

@@valerief1231 it’s so interesting to us to see how much food varies regionally around the country. We’ve enjoyed reading these comments.

[@DJcampNfish]

I honestly don't mind putting some good chili with beans on dogs

[@conniemitchell8267]

The best hot dog chili sauce is from the Dairy queen in Bluefield w va. There is no comparison . Simply the best a must try.

[@michelledunford6024]

I could eat a Hot Dog EVERYDAY, especially one that awesome. Can’t wait to make this chili

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you for watching. We appreciate your comments.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Love regional hot dogs, all of them. NYC Street dog, Chicago, Carolina, Texas, Midwestern Ballpark chili dogs. All are so good. 😋😎🙏🏻👍🏻

[@MarcusChefMark]

🥹🍗😋🫃🏾🥂🥂🐾🐾🐾🐾🌄

[@marilynmadrid9550]

I couldn’t eat one very often. I don’t like all the junk they’re made out of and it’s processed meat and not good for you.

[@BibleWordsandThoughts]

You know I was watching chicken and dumplings videos and it recommended this video . I watched and as I watched , I kept having the feeling these people seem familiar for some reason , was it his manner of speech , his actions through out the video . Not sure what it was but you know when something seems like well home or neighborhood , that good feeling you get . I live in the Philippines and have to say I love it here , the weather is awesome low to mid 80's year around , But I was born and raised in Corbin Ky , just down the road from you all . I loved the video and clicked the more to see it all written out and that is where I saw the Mt Sterling KY and it hit me that is it . these are home folks . Great video by the way and I will defiantly have to make this and let my Filipino family try a taste of good ole Kentucky Hot Dog Sause . Thanks for posting and God Bless .... I subscribed and liked

[@user-on2uy1sf7v]

I live in Corbin!!!😊

[@chipblood]

Thank you for sharing this family gem of yours. I love these style dogs. The sauce is what it's all about.

[@mireillehatchell5208]

I wanted to thank you and your Dad so very much for this recipe and sharing it with the rest of us. For so many years I’ve only been able to buy hotdog sauce in a can and have always been disappointed because it’s so full of fillers. Your sauce is absolutely perfect. Thank you❣️

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We hope you can enjoy it soon. Thank you so much for watching.

[@kathyjones3963]

I put Mayo, slaw, chilli ,on my dogs No Mustard for me. But your chilli looks good

[@markmower6507]

Mayonnaise, Weird...

[@markmower6507]

I would probably put ketchup on a Hot dog before I would put mayonnaise on one, and that's saying something...

[@LoisRay-lq1ks]

Your (dad's) sauce looks fabulous ! Much better than what you get out of a can.. Thank you for sharing this recipe.. God bless you both !!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We appreciate your nice comment. And we couldn’t agree more. We think canned hot dog sauce is not very good!

[@texasproud1501]

Have to try it this weekend. The wife's dad, Papi, had his own recipe, so when I make this I'm sure it will hit home with her as he passed a few years back. Look forward to making it and of course eating it! Thank you Sir!

[@JaniceWilson-fh7iz]

Hi Tom and Melissa! Thank you for sharing your recipes. This one I will have to make for my husband. And since it makes a huge batch, I just may can some for my pantry. I want to share something I discovered to chop hamburger finely. I place cooked hamburger in a bowl, because it's rounded, and then chop a pastry cutter. Works fantastic!!

[@ImRmd2]

Just found your channel. You two are the most real people on the internet. No pretend no show, just two people loving what they’re doing. God Bless you and keep it real. 🇺🇸 P.S. I will be making your hot dog sauce post haste. 👍

[@MarcusChefMark]

🥹🍗💁🏾‍♂️

[@user-pu7ji3pd1n]

Thanks for sharing your dad’s recipe. I made it. It’s great! Ended up added a little more chili powder (about 3/4 cup) and a little cayenne for some heat. 10/10.

[@keithhogan6997]

🔥 🤤

[@Jennifer-qo4kz]

Thank you for sharing your dad’s recipe. I love hot dogs so this is going to be a treat.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We hope you enjoy this! Thank you for watching.

[@JohnnyAngel907]

I really enjoyed watching this video! The sauce looks so good! Thank you for sharing your Daddy’s recipe with us!

[@bobbiejoashton4271]

Mmmm mmmm Can't wait too try this , it Look's soooo Delicious Tom !!! 😋❤ Thank you so much for sharing your Dad's Recipe..

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are welcome. We hope you enjoy it like we do. And thanks for the kind comment. It's very much appreciated.

[@shereew214]

New subscriber here. The hot dog sauce looks delicious. Thank you for the video. I really appreciate you putting the recipe in the description box instead of sending us to a website somewhere. Yesterday I watched the chicken and dressing casserole and the microwave potatoes. This is three for three! Looks like some other great recipes listed that I plan to watch. Again, thanks so much for posting.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome. I like to have information in the description box so I try to do that in ours. We are so happy that you're watching. Thanks so much!

[@joaneaves7254]

Do u have a recipe book ?????Joan Eaves 6 county rd 240 Corinth Ms 38846

[@alanwalker1337]

i love the passion you show when you make your dads hotdog sauce,very uplifting for sure! i will be making this without any variation! i know its going to be excellant! thanks for sharing! p.s. great job by the camera person too!

[@kmhealed]

Thank you for sharing your recipe. It has brought back a fond memory. I grew up visiting my grandmother in Quiet Dell WV. Every year, on our return home, we stopped at a drug store in Fairmont WV that had a corner food counter. We would buy a dozen hot dogs with sauce on them. Oh how we loved them!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We are so glad this triggered a happy memory for you! Thank you so much for watching our channel. It's was so nice to read your story!

[@ChickenBoneNews]

Thanks to you and your wife for taking the time to share this with us. God bless you both 🙏🙏🙏

[@mariannelooney9369]

Nothing better than a hotdog with Chili sauce (without the raw onion)! I will definitely try your recipe next time I make hotdog sauce. Looks soooo good!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Hope you enjoy it. I have just in the last five years or so started to really love raw onions - but a little does go a long way! Thank you for watching. We appreciate it.

[@anthonylewis9572]

Raw onions are great on Hot dogs

[@monkeyteeth6559]

Thank you for sharing your Dad's recipe. Looks delicious.

[@j.alexander4948]

Really enjoyed your video. I'm definitely gonna try this recipe. Thanks!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great looking Hot Dog Sauce Tom , thanks for sharing with us. Stay safe and keep up the good recipes. Fred.

[@judithmcmakin1879]

Hi from Lexington, KY! Thanks Tom for sharing this delicious looking Hot Dog Chili Sauce recipe. I can't wait to try it, it looks so good! I subscribed to your channel and I'm looking forward to watching you make more delicious recipes.

[@JohnThomasii]

I just made this for my family. It's the FIRST time I ever made hot chili to my wife's satisfaction. Thank you!!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We are so glad she liked it! I am not really a fan of the hot dog itself, but I love this sauce on the bun by itself. It's so good.

[@rogerrosen2323]

most people would use gloves this is not 40 years ago it does the same thing to use gloves they cant do that ina diner but there are germs i always touch food with plastic gloves chicken fish and meet and sandwiches

[@gemoftheocean]

@@rogerrosen2323 meat

[@littleme3597]

@@rogerrosen2323 How do you think pioneers survived and grew strong? lol

[@user-rg9hg4cr4b]

WOW!!! I can't believe you actually took the time to responded to my comment!!! Not only are your recipes amazing, you two are as well. God's continued blessings on you both.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are very kind. I spend a few hours every day answering comments, but there are now more of them than I can get to, and I feel very badly about that, but I do the best that I can. It's extremely hard to get to comments at all on days I'm subbing at a school. But we both love reading them and I certainly appreciate your encouragement and nice comments. We hope you are having a wonderful week.

[@user-wp9bq5do6j]

I’m with you I love ❤️ hotdogs too I can eat one every day! I have never heard of hotdogs sauce before but I definitely will be making your recipe this weekend for my family! Thanks so very much for sharing your recipe my friend.

[@sherrywilliams409]

I have been looking for a chili sauce recipe! But I didn’t want to just try out a recipe without seeing it made in a video. And you’re right about some people cooking their ground beef in water. Why do that when you can get the flavor cooked in from the tomato juice! Looks delicious. We fed a group of kids on a field trip one day after our family moved to Peachtree City, Georgia from Louisiana. My husband transferred with his International Paper Co job. I think I had to bring the buns. Was I ever surprised when all we had to dress those hotdogs was mustard, Mayo, ketchup, and sweet relish!! Was I so disappointed!!! I kept waiting on someone to bring out a crockpot full of hotdog sauce! Nope! Didn’t happen! My son looked around and said where’s the hotdog sauce Mom! I said all I was told to bring was buns. He said, Mom, next time will you make some sauce! I told him we would show those guys how to eat a proper hotdog! Lol I hope I don’t offend those relish eaters but if so, why are you watching a hotdog sauce video?!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You're comments have made me laugh! Thanks so much for watching and sending such a great story!

[@julieatkins2946]

❤That looks SO good!! Thank you for sharing the recipe!!! I’m making this!!!

[@littlebrookreader949]

Hands are wonderful in the kitchen. This recipe looks SO good! Looks wonderful. Your thanksgiving recipes also look wonderful! 👍👍

[@SpringRubber]

The commentary by Melissa, including the blech, was hilarious. I'm from NE PA with a lot of influence from NYC and applaud you. Plochman's mustard is classic but I also love brown mustard. Slaw to me should be cold so I prefer sauerkraut -- which can be cold or hot. Peace!

[@ScottTaylor06]

Great recipe, the video was great as well as the detail and full recipe and the chapter breakdowns, very well done. Thanks so much and will be doing this this weekend.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much. We hope you have a fantastic weekend.

[@StormyNight777]

Oh my goodness! I would be in Hot Dog heaven. I have been looking for a good hotdog sauce and I can't wait to try this one. You can't be from Northeast KY and WV and not like slaw on a hot dog. The way you made that hotdog is exactly the way I like them. My mouth is watering for a good hotdog. Thank you again for a great recipe.

[@tanyacollins5415]

from another eastern Ky gal!!

[@aw2801]

Thank you for this! You did a great job with the video and explaining everything.

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Thanks tom a melissa great ideas.. happy spring early..

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Same to you! We are loving the longer daylight hours and the sunshine!

[@kathybennett7560]

I saw a beautiful sauce picture but when I watched the video it took half a day to make, there were so many steps that I knew I would never make it! This one looks easy enough to make and I could half it and still have plenty to freeze for my husband and myself. Will try this soon and let you know. Thanks for the time and work making this video. I like kraut on a chili dog too. New subscriber and can’t wait to check out more of your videos. ❤

[@n8sot]

OMG!!!!! I cant wait to make this!!!!!!! Thank you soooo much for this recipe!!!!!!!! I can just imagine you as a child watching your Dad do this!!!!!!! LOL!!!! Brings a smile to me!!!!!! Thank you again!!!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome. We appreciate that you've watched.

[@jeniferpollonais6546]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. I will definitely try it! Looks delicious 😊

[@deca12351]

Great video !! Great recipe !! You both do a great job of making it enjoyable to watch !!

[@angelwings7866]

We don't eat ours with coleslaw but love it with yellow mustard and chopped onions....and a grilled bun. Looks yummy...my son and I like to try different sauces so we will for sure be giving this one a go.

[@diamondgirl4731]

I'm a WV girl from Marion County and the original hot dogs with sauce do not have cole slaw either!!!

[@Reggie2000]

1Lb Recipe: 1Lb Ground Beef 1tsp salt 1 medium onion diced 5tsp Chili Powder A couple if shakes of pepper 2.5tsp of sugar OR 10grams 18.4oz tomatoe juice 1oz tomatoe paste. My notes: Tomatoe juice: either use 2 and a quarter cups of a large can, or use 3 small cans from a six pack. You can can also freeze tomatoe juice, or use for homemade tomato soup. Homemade tomato soup: 1part juice, 3parts milk, pat of butter. Microwave until hot. Salt and pepper it when done. Tomatoe Paste: You can nix it if you want. Or freeze it as 1oz cubes. Or buy a squeeze tube which will last a few months. Good luck.

[@nobracobra]

ty for sharing this small recipe

[@CyberDave35]

Thanks for breaking that down to a more manageable recipe size, Reggie. Cheers!

[@MikeGraves-ob6ti]

Can you mix all ingredients together in one pot and cook?

[@Reggie2000]

@MikeGraves-ob6ti You follow the video instructions with my scaled down recipe. If you want to make just 1lb, instead of 5lb

[@readytogo3186]

You list 3 pints milk and a pat of butter in the "directions." Tom didn't use milk.

[@seeingimages]

That is a great video. I watched it all, liked, and subscribed. Your hot dog sauce looks delicious! 🌭🌭🌭🌭

[@victoryphxaz1]

Good morning, Tom & Melissa. I wanted to tell y'all I really enjoy sitting at your table 😊. I was wondering if you have a corn dog recipe you could share with us, please.

[@Jcheval193]

1. That looks delicious. The Chuck Wagon in Sanger makes a similar sauce but calls it chili. It's really good! 2. I was not grossed out by the hand smashing of the meat, but I think the inventor of the potato smasher would like to have a talk with you. 😂 This is a great video! I will be following your recipe soon! 😁

[@MsUnik44]

Hey, Tom, this is without doubt a keeper! When we know better --- we can do better. Thanks to your dad for the recipe. I just keep saying... The internet and especially KZbin is a wonder, albeit I'm very selective as to what/who I listen to. Nice to have found your channel. Take care and God bless!

[@MarcusChefMark]

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[@breng5767]

I just found your channel tonight and have already subscribed. I, too, am (originally) from WV so your shirt caught my eye from the get go. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I will definitely be making this one in the very near future.

[@hazman440]

This looks like the sauce I've been looking for for years ... gonna make it and subbed , thank you !!!

[@agreatdaytocreate]

I’m new to your channel, just found you last night! I’m making your chicken dressing casserole tonight and I think we are now having hotdogs tomorrow night!!! Can’t wait to see more of your recipes!!😁

[@johnturlington250]

I'm definitely making this Hot dog sauce. Love the explanation of each step. You show how to perfect the ingredients. God's love John

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you, John. We really appreciate it.

[@MrMopar413]

I just watched this and I’m going to give it a try. It look’s totally awesome. And I like your tip on the way you cook your onions that would be awesome in other recipes. Thanks👍👍👍

[@coreydanitz9628]

We are definitely going to try your recipe ! My wife's family is from Mt Sterling / Winchester KY and on our last trip through we stopped at Hillbilly Hotdogs where I fell in love with the WV dog ! Can't wait to replicate it at home . Thank you for sharing !

[@dixierobinson2606]

I worked in institutional foods as a Food Service Director for 20 years. We always cooked our ground meat for pasta, chili, tacos, etc. by boiling in a little liquid. A great way to add a little flavor and get a very smooth product.

[@michaeldonald8099]

Wow, this recipe looks wonderful. For your benefit I have included you recipe with edits for clarification. Continued success & blessings. Homemade Thick Hot Dog Sauce Ingredients 5 pounds hamburger 2 - 46 ounce cans tomato juice 5 teaspoons salt 3 large onions, chopped 5 Tsp Salt for the onions 1/2 cup chili powder 1 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup sugar to reduce acidity 1 6oz can tomato paste Prepare Place hamburger meat, one can of tomato juice in a large kettle. Mix together with your hands until fine. The meat should be mushy. Add salt & stir Cook over medium-high heat to gently bubbling. Simmer until the meat is no longer pink. Stir often so it doesn’t stick. While the hamburger is cooking, place onions, salt, and ½ (light) cup of water in a saucepan and partially cook (not translucent). Do not overcook or the onions will be mushy. Set aside, but do not drain the liquid off the onions. Once the hamburger is done, drain all the grease off the hamburger. Return the hamburger meat to your kettle. Add in the chili powder, black pepper, and sugar. Stir and mix really well. Add the onions with the water and about half of the other can of tomato juice and the tomato paste. Stir until all of this is well incorporated. Cook gently on Med-low until thickened enough for your hot dog sauce. If needed add more Tomato sauce. It will continue to thicken a little as it cools. Freeze excess in freezer bags by portions.

[@jtrujillo866]

You must be one of those persons who likes to itemize and organize things on paper like I do. I think I may also be borderline OCD.

[@bethdavis6863]

You know his sweet wife always includes the recipe in the description (more…)…

[@christopherdalrymple6510]

From one Mountaineer to another...your Dad's sauce is outstanding! Thanks for sharing, Tom. Great camera work, Melissa. Your reaction to hot dogs was hilarious. Not from WV are you?

[@Larry-GeorgiaTrains]

My wife made the sauce today per your recipe. Down here in Atlanta we have a place called The Varsity and their Hot Dog chili comes very close. I am a Varsity Chili Dog addict but, I confess this is a great substitute. Well done! Of course my wife is a wizard in the kitchen which helps😊 - we are hooked - can’t wait to try more of your dishes.

[@fredbiden868]

get ready to serve 200 hot dogs

[@easystreetwithjen]

Have you tried Brandi's World Famous Hotdogs in Marietta? I often crave these dogs. I'd never cared for slaw or chili on a hotdog, but you're not going to want to miss the flavor combo at Brandi's. I'll credit The Varsity for turning me on to pimento cheese dogs decades ago, but I make those at home.

[@anthonydolio8118]

Thank you for sharing your father's recipe. So kind of you. Blessings.

[@Kristal0333]

Thank you for sharing your recipe. I have never seen chili sauce made like this. I am excited to try this.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We hope you enjoy it! Thank you for watching the our video. We appreciate it.

[@wokeupcrabby6981]

Its NOT chili! Its HOT DOG SAUCE!!!!

[@felixrazo2767]

I’m going to make the sauce for my church in Labor Day weekend THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@-FLETCH-]

Great video. Boone Co. WV here. Your (and your dad's) recipe is much like mine. I add hot sauce, but that's just me. I'll look to see if you have a slaw video, I tend to get pickier about that stuff, lol. Happy eating, wish you the best, sir.

[@lindagreen481]

Can't wait to make this recipe. Looks really good. Thank you for sharing the recipes.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You’re so welcome. We hope you enjoy it!

[@Gracie994]

I'm a new subscriber and so far, I not only like your videos, these recipes are great!!!❤😊

[@elisawestvirginiamountainm1019]

Love your shirt. Northcentral West Virginian here. Hot dogs with sauce is my very favorite food. But, 😮I've not found a recipe I've been thrilled with. Yours looks delicious and I'm so excited to try it.

[@Dalton325]

That looks like a good recipe. Similar to the way I make and assemble in the Carolinas.😀 Just wanted to mention you can get the same consistency with a stout potato masher as well. I’d also try 3-4 tsp of cayenne at that qty. I don’t find chili powder to actually have a lot of heat. At that amount, it might be a little hot for some people to eat on a spoon, but it’s just right with the other toppings. I’m definitely going to try mine with tomato juice, though.

[@debbiekinslow3419]

I just made this and it is absolutely the best I have ever had. I froze one batch and made another batch and canned it. Thank you so much for all your recipes 😊

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We are so glad you made it and enjoyed it. We are glad to hear that you've canned it also. We have frozen it and it thaws beautifully. It's so nice to have it easily available in the freezer. Thank you so much for watching!

[@kathyharris1049]

My mama told me hands are the best mixer there is and I know you agree with that because you’re getting ready to use them. Good job.❤

[@comesitatmytable9044]

So true! Thank you for watching.

[@tinkerdee5923]

❤ I’m sooooooo excited to try this recipe ❤ Thank you 🙏 for including the hotdog .. I think you made the right choice 😊 I’m really enjoying y’all’s channel !!!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome! We really appreciate that you are watching our channel, and we hope you have tried this recipe and enjoyed it as much as we do.

[@MrAgray911]

Thanks! I was recently in Gilbert riding the H&M trails. Trail 12 BBQ has a great slaw dog. I have not had one that good since I was in the USAF stationed at NAS Oceana in VA in the early 80’s. There was a joint call Ben Franklin’s that we would hit up on payday … my introduction to slaw on a chili dog,… we called them coney dogs growing up in the Ozarks. I’m in NY now on the Canadian border. Thanks again

[@robertjones-kb8tu]

We made it tonight. Very good. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

[@lizmoeller615]

Oh my gosh! I'm gonna try this chili sauce! Looks delicious 😋

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You should! We really hope you like it!

[@christicollette8025]

I just found y’all a few weeks ago. I have tried a few of your recipes and looking forward to trying more. I really want to try the hot dog sauce. Here in the south you have to at least have one hot dog a year but I agree with Melissa. Not my favorite. I have enjoyed y’all so much. Thank you for doing your show.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome! We are so happy that you've tried us out and we sure hope you find a lot of our recipes to enjoy! We have over 200 recipes on our channel so there's a lot of variety to pick from. Thank you again, for coming to our table.

[@Uncle2kk]

I can't wait to make this recipe! Really great video. I plan to make it for my crew members Safety Luncheon. Thanks Tom!

[@MaNkYmInX]

That looks great! Never heard of using tomato juice but I'm willing to try it. Now if I only get the recipe for just one pound of ground beef. lol New subscriber here and looking forward to checking out the other recipes.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much for subscribing! We truly appreciate that. We hope you love all of our recipes and join us at the table often.

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

This Hot Dog Sauce recipe looks so delicious 😋 Mr. Tom.

[@EricV63]

Well done and easy to follow along. Thank you for the inspiration to make some hot dog sauce!

[@brianazmy3156]

Nicely done sir. I am currently making hot dogs in the style of each state every weekend and your video appears with great timing on Friday. I agree with you on the sauce/chili debate. My version is very similar, V-8 vegetable juice. The w. va and s.c. dogs are borderline identical. SHOTS FIRED !!! LOL😂 compliments to the camera operator

[@otallono]

more sugar in v8 juice