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Hotdogs are a quick and easy dinner my family enjoys often during the summer months. We love to fire up the grill and toss on a few hotdogs. They are ready to eat within minutes. To put it quite frankly (pun intended), grilled hotdogs are one of my favorite go-to meals to feed a summer crowd. They are easy to make and all I need to have on hand besides the hotdogs of course are our favorite hotdog toppings and buns.
We have lived in Utah for a little more than 3 years now. One thing I have noticed about the people here is that they love to invent their own condiments. They put their unique spin on everything from ketchup to mayo to barbeque sauce.

One of the best Utah creations is a sweet and tangy hotdog sauce recipe. People drive from miles around to eat at the hotdog stand that was the first to serve its hotdogs topped with a homemade sauce. The honey-and-sugar-sweetened hotdog sauce is delicious and just a little bit sticky.
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The not-so-secret-anymore recipe for that delicious hotdog sauce is now making its way to kitchens everywhere. Give this Utah favorite hotdog sauce recipe a try the next time you fire up the grill.
TIP: Use a knife to score your hotdogs before you grill them up – somehow it makes everything taste even better!

I grilled up Bar-S brand Classic Franks and served them with the delicious and sweet hotdog sauce. Other popular Bar-S frank varieties are Classic Jumbo, Bun Length and Cheese Jumbo. All are perfect for grilling and their lower price means I can feed my family for less. Find more information on Bar-S products
Sweet and Sticky Hotdog Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
How to Make: Add all ingredients to a saucepan and heat on medium until almost boiling. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Serve on top of grilled hotdogs.
Don’t be shy – use LOTS of sauce on top of your hotdog! We love to put a dill pickle spear right alongside the hotdog in the bun. Other hotdog toppings to serve include chopped onions, jalapenos, banana peppers, sauerkraut and mustard.
If you are expecting a crowd, you’ll probably want to make at a double batch of this special hotdog sauce. Enjoy!

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How do people eat hotdogs in your neck of the woods? Bar-S is featuring franks recipes from across the country at the Bar-S website and Bar-S Facebook page.
What are YOUR favorite hotdog toppings? Let me know in the comments below.

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daisy says
This sounds perfect for my son’s back-to-school party. A bunch of us are meeting up at a local park to have the kids bond a bit before school starts and I was in charge of hot dogs! The sauce sounds amazing.
Nicole says
Thanks, Daisy! A back to school party sounds like fun for everyone and a great way to get to know other parents. If you try the sauce, I hope it’s a hit! –Nicole
diasy says
This sounds perfect for my son’s back-to-school party. A bunch of us are meeting up at a local park to have the kids bond a bit before school starts and I was in charge of hot dogs!
Beeb says
I had no idea that unique condiments were so popular in Utah – I love hearing about local food traditions! That sauce sounds really good – I’m definitely big on dips, toppings and sauces so this would be right up my alley.
diane says
That would definitely be a hit with the kids and certainly looks easy enough to make!
Melissa Pezza says
That sound like the best topping for a hot dog ever. That tangy sweet would be perfect with a smokey dog!
Nicole says
It’s really good! I even like it with more lots more sauce on top than shown in the photos. haha Yes, we like it with polish hotdogs, too.
Melissa Pezza says
We’re kosher, so our hot dog choices are limited, but this is totally going on there. I’m a big fan of “drenched” sandwiches, so I agree with you on dumping on the sauce!
Ellen Christian (@ellenblogs) says
I’ve never tried a hot dog sauce before. Definitely trying this the next time we grill.
Ourfamilyworld says
I’ve never tried using a sweet hotdog sauce. That looks absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to make this for my family.
Diane @ Philzendia says
Thanks for the tip about the slit. Never knew that. I must try it out.
Nicole says
I watched them make it at our hotdog place with the slits – I had never done it that way before either. It works though! Hope you’ll give it a try next time you grill your hotdogs.