REAL. Greek Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce

[@texascutie1591]

Definitely going to try this in Texas! Not about to argue with a 77 year old grandpa and his bran flakes! Love it and wish mine was still here. 😢🥰

[@jbeasler6156]

I have never had the pleasure of eating a Coney Island Hot Dog. I LOVE hot dogs. Thank you for this recipe. I have put it on a card and hope that in the future it will be used and loved by relatives. Through your video I will be able to know the taste of a Coney Island Hot Dog. God bless everyone!

[@larryjohns5516]

@@jbeasler6156 just passing along a recipe that was given to me. I hope you like it !

[@larryjohns5516]

@@jbeasler6156 PS just made a pound batch for New Year’s party coming up

[@roibnharsvick6338]

Wonderful recipe thanks for sharing.

[@John-u4g7h]

Who can argue with a 77 year old kid at heart!! You have to be still smashing dogs at your age!! Bless you sir!!🔥🔥🔥💪🏼💪🏼

[@larryjohns5516]

@@John-u4g7h bless you John !!

[@kevinhullinger8743]

Thank you 🙏

[@larryjohns5516]

IMPORTANT IM FINDING IF YOU OVERCOOK SPICES IN THE OIL IT MIGHT TASTE BITTER. HELL JUST MIX ALL TOGETHER AND SIMMER ADD WATER AS NEEDED SO ITS SOUPY THANKS !!!!

[@Mark-op7zt]

I did this today when adding the spices to the oil when it was too hot. I realized I burned the spices almost immediately. I poured it out and started again. The second time I heated the oil over lower heat and mixed all the spices in a small bowl to be added at one time and removed the pan from the heat to stir. It turned out great.

[@fondoftheduh]

I worked for two Greek brothers about 50 years ago. They brought the chili recipe to Cincinnati and opened a restaurant. Now it's bought out and franchised and mostly sold under two brands. Gold Star chili or skyline chili. I prefer the gold Star. My son prefers the skyline chili. You can but it frozen or in cans or you can find Cincinnati chili mix packets or skyline chili spice packets or goldstar chili spice packets. I will try your recipe but if you ever passed through Cincinnati you would find chili restaurants everywhere serving the chili with options of mustard, onion, over spaghetti and topped with onions, beans if you choose and piles of sharp cheddar cheese, Frank's hot sauce.. Have you tried your sauce on spaghetti with onions and cheese over it? It's so good!

[@youtellme2731]

Chili Oil or butter 1-Tlb chili power 1 tsp granulate garlic 1/2 tsp curry powder 2/3 to 3/4 cup water 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 lb Hamburger mashed with potatoe masher Boil till done

[@TONY19021965]

Thank you for writing out this recipe. But please check and edit your spelling and abbreviations. Peace ✌️.

[@youtellme2731]

​@TONY19021965 so very sorry, typed in a hurry, and did not read before posting. Thanks for the cirrection.

[@TONY19021965]

@youtellme2731 No worries 👍 🙂 . Have A Safe, Healthy, And Happy New Year 😊 🎉

[@paulthanasse7405]

Gonna give this a try...ima old guy too thats been looking for simple chili sauce for ever!... cantvwait to try this...gotta good feeling that its exactly what I've been looking for!... thank you

[@larryjohns5516]

@@paulthanasse7405 when I had to thin it a bit so it stays soupy I added 1/2 TBSP chili powder 1/2 tsp gran garlic and 1/4 tsp curry. If your sauce seems a tad bland try this

[@Long-Island-Sound]

Granulated Garlic is the only dried garlic to use IMO. I was a garlic powder person until a few years ago.

[@barberjeff67]

In Plattsburgh, NY.. they're called Michigan dogs or red hots. Thanks for sharing this!

[@cynthiafritze7418]

I bet it's good. I'm going to try it

[@Luckyday1428]

Thanks for the tips

[@TONY19021965]

Boy that recipe took me back. I haven't had a Coney with hotdog sauce in years. Thank you. I'm definitely going to try this recipe, but with sauerkraut and horseradish mustard.😋 Happy New Year😊

[@teddyboy252]

Good thanks for sharing

[@limyohwan8251]

Thank you Mr.Johns looks very great can't wait to have a bite

[@chashue6032]

The search was the same for me, I got it pretty damn close to the famed local hotdog spot after much trial and testing.

[@claytonkillerf]

Dude, I can’t thank you enough! I like you have been searching for the ultimate. I have eaten what I would consider perfect sauces and simple just couldn’t replicate. I totally agree with you on a simple drier sauce!

[@mcmgtx440]

Thank you

[@wiz4020]

Like a lot of people out there, I grew up in the sixties and seventies, there was a hot dog shop in Butler Pa. that had the best chili dogs ever! I always wanted to make that chili sauce, this might be it, I never used curry powder before, I am definitely going to try your recipe! Thanks!

[@larryjohns5516]

@@wiz4020 let me know

[@wiz4020]

@larryjohns5516 👍

[@FreakedMarinara]

During the same period my Greek hot dog shop was in Bellefont PA.

[@BigBru715]

Great job and well explained!

[@TJGerk]

I've been on a quest myself for many years trying to find this recipe, and you hit the nail on the head. The town I live in has a Coney Island restaurant that started in 1921 by Greek folks, and their recipe has been kept a secret, but I believe this one is very, very similar but better than theirs. I did what you said and tried it just like you made it before I began tweeking it to my liking. The only change I made was to leave out the oil, grease, and / or fat of some kind to bloom the spices because I believe they bloom in the hamburger fat while cooking, and I added salt just like you did. Pure perfection Mr. Johns. I can't thank you enough. My quest is ended.😊

[@larryjohns5516]

@@TJGerk how nice of you to share this TJ ! I agree about the blooming. I hope people omit it and just put it together. I AM trying what I wouldn’t call a tweak I’m just going to try beef tallow for the fat

[@TJGerk]

I thought about that also Mr. Johns and I ended up settling on 73/27 ground beef for this recipe because it has more tallow and I think its just right. Definitely dont want to use lean burger for this recipe because like you say the greek gentleman told you, its the oil/grease that brings the flavor to the tongue but you dont want it too greasy either.

[@larryjohns5516]

@@TJGerk you eat such a small portion of it and only occasionally so I wasn’t too concerned there’s one recipe online somewhere uses CUPS of LARD. I do fine grind my hamburger sometimes. I’m going to post a Midwest Tastee Sandwich recipe/technique one of these days. Not a maid rite not a sloppy Joe it’s a local seasoned ground meat sandwich a family still sells here in Iowa, an unusual taste. Fine ground hamburger with salt pepper mustard ketchup ground onion horseradish n other ingreds started in Lincoln Nebraska

[@TJGerk]

Small portion and occasionally isnt in my vocabulary when it comes to this recipe.

[@TJGerk]

I am looking forward to the "Midwest Tastee Sandwich" recipe. I love maid rites but not so much a sloppy joe fan unless they are made right.😂I know its going to be good because I love horseradish. Your in Iowa and Im in illinois and I dont why I havent heard of the "Midwest Tastee Sandwich".

[@stevetalin6489]

I love Coney Island dogs and this man knows his stuff. I lived near Coney Island NY for 27 years and now have the recipe. I’m gonna make this for sure. Thanks. I also just subscribed to your channel.❤

[@larryjohns5516]

@@stevetalin6489 I was given ingredient not exact measurements. If you feel its a bit bland add 1/2 tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp gran garlic and 1/4 tsp curry. It’s not a chili dog. It’s a soupy meat sauce just use 1-2 tbsp on your dog

[@amaan5189]

this is awesome, thank you! very simple

[@RetroManVideos]

Larry, I tried your recipe this past weekend. It was really good. The only change I made was omitting the salt, but using low-sodium chicken broth instead of water. My wife enjoyed it too. She said it didn't give her heartburn like my normal recipe which has cayenne pepper and Texas Pete hot sauce. Thanks.

[@larryjohns5516]

@@RetroManVideos thank YOU It is kind of you to let me know.

[@prmath]

Larry, really great and the kids loved it too 👍🏼 thank you

[@larryjohns5516]

@@prmath thank YOU for the kind compliment

[@larryjohns5516]

@@prmath SO nice to hear ! Thank you !

[@Disambiguation144]

Nice! Thank you buddy, looking forward to checking out your channel more! Cheers from Ohio

[@Mark-op7zt]

Larry, thank you very much for sharing this recipe. I watched your video last weekend and made the sauce today. It's what I've been looking for, and very easy to make. The flavor really does come out better if it's refrigerated and reheated before serving.

[@larryjohns5516]

@@Mark-op7zt wow how great to see your reply. I couldn’t agree more it’s better when reheated. I often use smallest zip loc snack bags to freeze smaller amounts of sauce. Easy when you just want a few coneys

[@stevefroelich6657]

We used to have a Greek hot dog stand where I grew up in Buffalo New York and I loved them can’t wait to try the recipe Thank you 🇺🇸

[@Goldnuggetrudolph]

Thank you for sharing the results of all your research kind Sir. I've never had a Coney Island chili dog so I will take your word for it and try it myself soon as I can. God bless.

[@mjrussell414]

Greek family restaurants and diners are the best!

[@ray7419]

The simple things in life are usually the best. Great video and recipe.

[@larryjohns5516]

@@ray7419 thank you Ray that is so nice of you !

[@scottsims3456]

Looks really good. I am going to try it this week.

[@larryjohns5516]

@@scottsims3456 be careful when adding the flour. It clumps easily. Make a thinner paste and add hot juice from the chili to it first. You can use masa harina if you want. I’ve used half flour n half masa too. Hope you can find suet

[@larryjohns5516]

@@scottsims3456 I’m sorry I thought this was the brown chili recipe !! SORRY. Just barely simmer the spices so they don’t get bitter. Keep it liquid not chunky

[@cynthiafritze7418]

Texas Weiner Route 22 Greenbrook NJ!!

[@jamesk8131]

How much oil do you use Larry? Can't wait to try your recipe!

[@larryjohns5516]

@@jamesk8131 2-4 tbsp. I’ve used bacon grease and used suet. Butter. Veg oil. You’re just putting a couple tsp on a dog so Ya. Don’t worry. Just a few seconds in oil low heat. A while back I burned the slices simmering too long. Ruined it. Learned a lesson.

[@michaelegan7328]

I cant wait to try!

[@capecodder33]

Looks great !!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@JayJay-zp2tq]

Good recipe try it today

[@davidmacdonald2845]

Do you know what the maillard effect is ??

[@Arwing-t3r]

Add some mustard. It'll emulsify the oil and water and keep them from separating. Mustard goes really well on coney dogs, which is why this method works so well! 🌭🌭🌭🌭

[@jeffreyjohn4307]

Thanks for sharing. I’m gonna try the recipe. Interesting only 3 ingredients. I’ve made Greek chili using 6-8 ingredients. Including cocoa powder and cinnamon.

[@larryjohns5516]

@@jeffreyjohn4307 I’ve seen 15 ingredient or more recipes. Including ground hot dogs tons of lard etc etc. in my opinion when you get past a FEW ingredients you cannot possibly taste them all. I guess maybe if you’re a food expert I dunno. This is simply the recipe I was given by a Greek. When I made it. It turned out to be pretty much the flavor I was looking for in a Greek diner coney island as I remember them. The other things are important too. Thin line mustard fresh finely diced onion etc Use a good dog. Beef.

[@larryjohns5516]

Then there’s just the fact that we all have different tastes. This is just my favorite and often some great tastes are simpler than we thought. I don’t think it tastes perfect by itself but when on your dog with the mustard and onion it just does it for me. YOU CAN FINELY GRIND YOUR HAMBURGER IT HELPS

[@larryjohns5516]

Btw I am going to try to use beef tallow for the oil in recipe. I bet it will be good But any oil will suffice PLEASE IGNORE THOSE WHO WANT YOU TO “ ADD THIS “ blah blah. Please try per recipe the first time at least

[@bud882]

Great video, keep em coming

[@larryjohns5516]

@@bud882 going to post a recipe for brown no tomato chili it also took me years to find

[@DH-vf9ck]

@@larryjohns5516 Please post that chili recipe!

[@nobaloneymahoney7940]

I'm going to make it today ❤

[@larryjohns5516]

@@nobaloneymahoney7940 don’t worry about blooming spices. Just start your hamburger in 1 cup water use masher or back of spoon to break up meat fine. Add spices and simmer. Don’t let it get too thick. If you feel it needs more flavor increase spices by 1/2. ie add 1/2 tbsp chili powder more etc I used beef tallow or lard for oil. Veg oil works too or butter. I use a couple tsp or even tbsp to dog don’t forget line of mustard. I hope you try it per recipe first time then do your own thing later if you must.

[@glenjones2164]

Thank you sir .

[@Jarhead1968]

I’ll bet this is wonderful on dog built just the way you described.

[@OscarSanchez-s7x]

Thank you!

[@s.williamshay6702]

Sounds good...what dog do you recommend?

[@larryjohns5516]

@@s.williamshay6702 one good thing about the sauce it tends to make even a cheaper dog taste pretty good. I like to use beef dogs but to be honest I never go the natural casing high priced I save them for dogs by themselves

[@fantasyguru26]

So the ground meat actually boils as opposed to browning. Interesting. I love simple recipes and this is dead simple. Will give it a shot this weekend.

[@larryjohns5516]

@@fantasyguru26 I’d just put the hamburger in 1 cup water let it sit a bit. Then bring to boil as you use potato masher or back of big spoon to break it up finely. Then bring add like 4 TBSP some type of oil. Veg butter I used beef tallow. Lard just so there’s oil. Don’t worry about fat hell you don’t use much per serving n don’t eat coney islands every day. Then add your spices and simmer gently 20 mins or so. Don’t let it get thick or chunky it’s NOT a chili dog. Add water if needed to thin sauce. Let me know if you like it. Be prepared your kitchen will smell like a Greek Hot Dog Shop

[@moviemantommy]

Thanks for sharing the coney recipe video! Awesome! Gotta try! Couple questions… dark chili powder or regular chili powder and what type of curry powder do you recommend?

[@larryjohns5516]

@@moviemantommy try both. Main thing is to use good grade and fresh

[@larryjohns5516]

@@moviemantommy I have used both chili powders I just used Tones. Same for the curry powder. I’m not very gourmet

[@richardpedersen9189]

Can't vouch for the recipe (yet), but you have presentation right on (per WNY where i grew up).

[@realericthorne]

Use beef broth instead of water and KNORR beef bouillon instead of salt.

[@nik7151]

Thanks Larry!

[@Desertvanlife]

Hi have you ever tried SKYLINE CHILI SAUCE........please consider......

[@larryjohns5516]

@@Desertvanlife they are all different. Unique. And all are good to someone. We just seem to have our favorites. I love trying just a bowl of chili any place or home I can. All seem different to me. Fun !

[@Desertvanlife]

Well unless you order online Cincinnati is only place to get it......have great new year

[@katherine8900]

Ty

[@drplasmodius]

Ground beef heart meat is essential

[@DrGaryGreen]

Greek hotdog shop? I've heard of Greek gyros and spanakopita and whatnot, but hotdogs?

[@skellener]

Exactly! 🤷‍♂️

[@nick-hdh]

I feel like if you dice an onion real good and put it in there first, cook for a cpl min then follow your recipe. Onion always makes chili better. Never have too many onions in chili. Imma try it with the onion

[@larryjohns5516]

@@nick-hdh I kinda feel like I got a ton of freshly diced onion on top of my dog. It’s not a chili dog. It’s a greek meat sauce. Chili dog usually has a lot of chili dumped on it. But Nick everone has unique tastes. I knew a wonderful old green man named Nick Pappas. You made me think of him. THANKS !

[@honeyj.badger5484]

I think where people mess up chilli dog sauce is they brown the meat 1st drain the grease then try make sauce, Doesn't turn out right

[@skellener]

I’ve never heard chili called hot dog sauce. Chili goes on a hot dog and makes a chili dog. I’ve never heard of a Greek hot dog shop either. 🤷‍♂️

[@skepticalmechanic]

I tried it… AMAZING! 😻

[@larryjohns5516]

@@skepticalmechanic tonight I had to add some water to thin it out a bit. I used beef tallow for the oil in it.What I wanted to say is that since I had diluted it a bit with the water j added half TBSP chili powder 1/2 Tsp granulated garlic and 1/4 tso curry powder. I think it made it better. When given the ingredients I wasn’t told the measurements. This proportion seemed to taste the best. Sometime I’ll try increasing spice by half in the beginning n see. And THANK YOU

[@chriscolfer2915]

Boil hotdogs in orange soda.trust me!!

[@Lma1974]

The devil is in the details.

[@johnrohrs7608]

Tuvm

[@larryjohns5516]

@@johnrohrs7608 thank YOU

[@Timotheos-td7mq]

You want the best Greek chili in the world, Then try Cincinnati skyline chili, there is no better 😋

[@Mytommyj22]

*Shocked Pikachu face he didn't brown the beef first 😮

[@larryjohns5516]

@@Mytommyj22 no no no. Let the water break down the meat for a fine texture. You’re not making CHILI

[@sic-n-tiredtired4273]

Looks good i can't wait to try it. I'm shocked it's so simple and no tomato based products in there.

[@larryjohns5516]

@@sic-n-tiredtired4273 when recipes say “ketchup, tomato paste etc “ I ignore them. All I can tell you is that this is the sauce and method an old Greek in my city used at his popular hot dog joint. Thanks man !!

[@sic-n-tiredtired4273]

@@larryjohns5516 ill definitely be giving it ago. I appreciate you doing all the research and testing for us.