Copycat NYC Sabrett's Red Onion Hot Dog Sauce Recipe

I am sharing with you today my Copycat version of Sabrett's red onion hot dog sauce recipe. This NYC hot dog cart style topping is so good with just the right balance of tangy, sweet and spicy. This Sabrett hotdog onion sauce is good on hot dogs, hamburgers or any sandwich. VIDEO RECIPE BELOW. Enjoy.

Copycat SABRETT'S Hot Dog Onion Sauce Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
2 medium thinly slice sweet onions or red onions
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup tomato paste - OR ketchup OR tomato sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
2-3 tbsp. corn syrup
4 cups water
1 tsp. chili powder - I like Ancho chili powder
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. salt
pinch of cinnamon - optional
olive oil
slurry of 1 tsp. cornstarch and water

In a pan on medium heat add olive oil, sliced onions and pinch of salt.
Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until the onions sweat down.
Add minced garlic, salt, chili powder and red pepper flakes. Cook and
stir for one minute.

Add water, tomato paste, vinegar, corn syrup and pinch of cinnamon if you like.
Stir, turn up to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes stirring occassionally.
Add slurry to thicken. Cook for 5-10 more minutes until thick.
Cool to room temp and refrigerate.
Enjoy.