Best 11 Copycat Aw Coney Island Sauce Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort quite like the iconic Coney Island Sauce. Originating from the bustling streets of Coney Island, New York, this delectable sauce has captivated taste buds for generations. With its rich, tangy, and subtly sweet flavor profile, Coney Island Sauce has become an integral part of American cuisine, enjoyed as a topping for hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, and more.

This article presents a collection of carefully crafted recipes that capture the essence of the original Coney Island Sauce, offering a range of variations to suit every palate. From the classic recipe that stays true to tradition to innovative twists that incorporate unique ingredients and flavors, these recipes provide home cooks with the opportunity to recreate this beloved sauce in their own kitchens.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes offer a step-by-step guide to creating a delicious Coney Island Sauce that will elevate your meals and transport you to the vibrant streets of Coney Island. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary adventure that promises to satisfy your cravings and create lasting memories.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

FLINT'S ORIGINAL CONEY ISLAND



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I've lived in Flint, Michigan my entire life, and I was brought up on Coneys. The recipe has always been kept "top secret", and every restaurant has a slightly different version. But my friend's grandmother opened and ran one of Flint's top Coney Island restaurants for many years, and she gave me this recipe. The original recipe calls for beef kidney, heart and suet. But guess what? That's what hot dogs are made from! That's why ground hot dogs are a good substitution. I've tried and tasted many copycat recipes for Coney sauce, but I'm convinced that this one is the best. Coneys are traditionally served using a steamed hot dog bun, a koegel vienna hot dog (any vienna hotdog will do) then topped with the sauce, yellow mustard and finely chopped onions. Yum! The friend also noted that if it tastes like something is missing.. add more cumin. By the way, Koegel Viennas are now available to order online!

Provided by BETHANY T.

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb hamburger (not lean)
1/2 lb beef hot dog, ground up (the cheap hot dogs work best)
1 onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons mild paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a heavy pan and cook over med to low heat until mixture cooks and becomes dry and crumbly.
  • If it seems too wet or greasy, add a few crumbled saltine crackers.
  • Best if made a day ahead and reheated in a frying pan.
  • Freezes well.
  • Note: I grind my hot dogs up in a blender with a little water.
  • I also chop the onions using my blender with water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.6, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 401.5, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2, Protein 16.1

COPYCAT A&W CONEY ISLAND SAUCE



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Make and share this Copycat A&w Coney Island Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Iron Woman

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground chuck
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (heaping)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, brown the ground chuck, breaking into very small pieces.
  • Salt and pepper lightly while cooking. Do not drain the fat.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer, uncovered, 30−45 minutes until it thickens. Stir occasionally.
  • Allow to cool, cover,and refrigerate until ready to use.

CONEY ISLAND SAUCE



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This is great on grilled hot dogs. The original recipe hails from Coney Island, NY where hot dogs by the beach are served with a similar sauce topping.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
¼ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef and onion for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meat is well browned. Crumble meat to a fine texture with a fork, if necessary; drain excess fat.
  • Stir in the mustard, vinegar, sugar, water, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed, hot pepper sauce and ketchup. Mix well reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 225.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

A&W CHILI DOG COPYCAT



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I haven't had an A&W chili dog for years, but from what I can remember, this tastes just like it. This is listed as one serving, but the sauce makes enough for about 10 servings unless you use more on your dog like I do. The sauce can be frozen for future use.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 frankfurter, 7 . 5-inches long
1 hot dog bun
1 tablespoon white onion, chopped
1/2 tablespoon cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb ground chuck
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon dried onion, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Cook the ground chuck in a pan and break into small pieces.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer for about 30 minutes until thickened.
  • Boil some water in a pot, and add in however many frankfurters you want.
  • Boil for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Place the frankfurter in a hot dog bun and spread on 3 tablespoons of the.
  • sauce you just made.
  • Spread the cheddar cheese on top, and you're done!

TONY PACKO'S CONEY ISLAND SAUCE



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I was looking for this online today - found it at TOH forums - and whomever posted said they found it at CDKitchen. Looks really really close to what it should have in it to me - not tried it yet - but I know Packo's has lard in it too...UPDATE _ I tried this - it needs jazzed up some...good, bland, basic sauce. When I fix it - I'll edit it again!

Provided by Stacey in BG

Categories     Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 tablespoon thyme
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
3 cups water
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika (no substitutes!)
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef, breaking into very small pieces as it cooks.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Add remaining ingredients; simmer 1 hour or until desired consistency.
  • Note: Originally served over half a Polish sausage, not a hotdog.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.1, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 29.5, Sodium 155.1, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 9.3

CONEY ISLAND SAUCE



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Put the ketchup aside! Shirley Heston of Pickerington, Ohio turns ground beef, chopped onion, tomato sauce and chili powder into a zippy topping ideal for hot dogs. Grill two packages of hot dogs at your next barbecue and save the extras for the following dishes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2-1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 hot dogs
8 hot dog buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, mustard and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally., Grill or cook hot dogs according to package directions. Place hot dogs in buns; top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

CONEY ISLAND SAUCE - FLINT STYLE



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Make and share this Coney Island Sauce - Flint Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LoriDe

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs hamburger
6 ounces tomato paste
6 ounces water
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Do not precook hamburger.
  • Combine all ingredients in 2 quart.
  • saucepan.
  • Cover and cook on medium heat for 1 hour.
  • Stir occasionally, blot to remove excess fat and liquid.
  • Serve over cooked hot dogs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.2, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 321.4, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 25

PORT HURON-STYLE CONEY SAUCE



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This is a style of coney sauce that is found in the Greek restaurants and Coney Islands around the Detroit, Michigan area. It is very unique and different from New York coney sauce. Serve over steamed hot dogs in steamed buns with mustard and chopped raw onion if you wish.

Provided by Sarah Travis Stacey

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground chuck
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon beef base
1 cup water, or more as needed
3 teaspoons buttery crackers (such as Keebler Club® Crackers)

Steps:

  • Combine the ground chuck, chili powder, cinnamon, paprika, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, allspice, mustard, beef base, and 1 cup water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; use a potato masher to break up the beef and mix the rest of the ingredients through the beef; bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer 2 to 3 hours, adding water occasionally to keep the mixture moist. Once the mixture is softened, stir in the crushed crackers to thicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 56.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ORIGINAL GREEK CONEY SAUCE



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This is a fantastic coney sauce recipe! This recipe is from the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GURU. This freezes well.

Provided by JoiD7337

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef, soak in water for 2 hours
1 cup shortening (the 1 cup of shortening is NOT a misprint)
1 medium onion, diced
1/3 cup chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon basil, dried
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried

Steps:

  • PREPARATION:.
  • To get the right consistency, cover the meat with water and soak, in the fridge, for 2 hours.
  • Then take a fork and break up any remaining chunks.
  • Drain the water and go on to browning.
  • You will have some water while browning but it will slowly steam off.
  • Brown beef, onion and shortening.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer for 2 hours.
  • You may have to add some water.

COPYCAT LAFAYETTE CONEY ISLAND SAUCE



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This is pure nostalgia. This is as close to perfect as it gets. When I worked in Detroit, I ate hundreds of these and there is nothing like it in the world. The Lafayette coney island sauce is unique. When I smelled this, I smiled, when I tasted it, I wept. I would swim in it if it were possible. If you want the Detroit Coney...

Provided by Sherry Peyton

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean ground beef
3 Tbsp canola oil
14 oz chicken stock
4 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp each, chili powder and paprika
1 tsp each cumin and tumeric
3 cubes chicken bouillon
6 oz v-8 juice

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil in a large saute pan and brown the meat in it until no longer pink. Use a potato masher to break it up into very small bits.
  • 2. In a blender, add all the rest and whirr up for a couple of seconds. Pour into the cooked meat, and heat until it comes to a soft boil and it thickens up.
  • 3. When done, remove 2 c from the pan and return to blender and puree. Pour back in the pan. You are done. Serve at the table with a ladle.
  • 4. Proper coney eating etiquette: place two buns on a plate, add a hot dog to each. Ladle about 2-3 tbsp of sauce on each. Throw on a handful of raw diced onions and squiggle some ballpark mustard atop. Grab a fork!

GRANDPA'S CLASSIC CONEY SAUCE



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My Grandfather owned a drive-in restaurant back in the 1950's. This is his exact recipe for Coney Dogs from back in the day. I make this on special occasions and it is always hit with friends and family. Enjoy.

Provided by Sean S.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups ketchup
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup prepared yellow mustard
½ teaspoon celery seed
¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until beef is browned. Drain. Transfer the beef and onion to a slow cooker and stir in the ketchup, sugar, vinegar and mustard. Season with celery seed, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and salt. Cover and simmer on Low setting for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 586.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

Tips:

  • For best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the onion and celery by hand.
  • Be sure to cook the onion and celery until they are softened, but not browned.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or longer for a richer flavor.
  • Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the sauce hot or cold, depending on your preference.

Conclusion:

Copycat A&W Coney Island Sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, or even as a dipping sauce for chicken strips or vegetables. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special treat for your next party, this sauce is sure to please everyone.

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