The Best Hot Dog You Will Ever Eat (JDawgs Special Sauce Copycat)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
188 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
The Best Hot Dog You Will Ever Eat (JDawgs Special Sauce Copycat)
Description
The Best Hot Dog You Will Ever Eat features an all-beef hot dog sliced with diagonal cuts that cause it to curl into a smile shape when grilled over medium heat. The grilling develops a charred exterior while maintaining juiciness inside, typically taking 3-5 minutes per side.
The special sauce combines ketchup, brown sugar, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, honey, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and black pepper cooked gently until just bubbling then cooled to room temperature. This sauce adds a sweet, smoky, and tangy component to the hot dogs.
Butter is spread inside the buns, which are toasted briefly on the grill for a slightly crispy edge. The assembled hot dog is topped with copious amounts of the special sauce along with raw onions, sauerkraut, pickles, and banana peppers, providing sharpness, acidity, and crunch that balances the rich meats and sauce.
The recipe combines flavor, texture, and presentation techniques to elevate the typical hot dog, creating a memorable casual meal.
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce I used Sweet Baby Rays
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- dash black pepper
To assemble:
- All-Beef Hot Dog Costco has the best!, large, or Polish hot dog
- bread buns The ones at Costco fit perfectly, large
- butter
- onion white
- sauerkraut
- pickles
- banana peppers
Instructions
- To make the sauce, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and set over high heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture barely starts to bubble, then remove from heat.
- Let cool completely. I like it to be room temperature, but you can chill it if you want.
- When you are ready to cook the hot dogs, set your grill to medium heat.
- Use a sharp serrated knife to make diagonal cuts in the hot dog a little more than halfway through. You want the cuts to make large W's all the way down the dog. See photos.
- Grill the dogs until they are as black as you want them. Should take about 3-5 minutes per side. Don't forget to flip them halfway. The dogs will curl into a smiley face because of the cuts. It's because they're so happy that you get to eat them.
- Butter the inside of the buns and place on the grill. Leave them for just a minute or so, until they get slightly crispy on the edges. Don't overdo it or the bun will turn stale.
- Place the hot dog in the bun and top with tons of special sauce and any other desired toppings. If you are not eating right away, you can wrap the dog and the bun in foil to keep warm, like they do at JDawgs.
Notes
- This recipe draws on several sources for the special sauce, including Clark's Condensed and The Sister's Cafe versions.
- Use large all-beef hot dogs and buns that fit well for best results.
- The unique diagonal slicing on the hot dog creates an appealing curled shape when grilled.
- Lightly buttering and toasting the buns adds a subtle crispness that contrasts the soft hot dog.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 162IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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