This post is for my fellow Utah Valley J Dawgs addicts… no actually, it is definitely for the rest of you who haven’t been to Utah of late and therefore have no idea what you are missing in your hot dog eating life. J Dawgs are all the rage around here. Started by a BYU student in 2004 (sadly after my BYU days), these dawgs hit the ground running. The secret is in the J Dawg sauce, of course. It is sweet and tangy. And quite frankly, I can’t get enough of it. I’ve never thought of myself as a hot dog person, but these are just amazing. I also think their signature criss cross cutting of the hot dogs to maximize surface area for the sauce is brilliant. I have not actually taste tested the homemade variety at the same time as the real stuff at the restaurant, but I think the homemade J Dawg sauce is a pretty darn good imitation of the real deal. We had these as a family on the 4th of July, and I made them for girls’ camp this year, too. A huge hit both times and super easy. They are awesome with beef or polish dogs, too. I like mine topped with pickles, onions, banana peppers, and sauerkraut. Hope you like them, too!
PrintHomemade J Dawgs Sauce
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and heat until almost boiling. Remove from heat, cool, and serve on grilled hot dogs. Make sure to buy good quality buns – none of this wonder bread stuff. And absolutely don’t forget to make criss cross X’s all down the dog before grilling to make sure you have plenty of surface area for the sauce!
- Serve with toppings:
- Pickles, onions, jalapeños, banana peppers, sauerkraut, yellow mustard. (The restaurant also offers ketchup, celery salt, mayo, relish, and spicy brown mustard at special request)
Where is the best place in Utah County to buy the buns? and do you use costco long dogs or others?
Where is the best place in Utah County to buy the buns? and do you use costco long dogs or others?
Where is the best place in Utah County to buy the buns? and do you use costco long dogs or others?
I have been trying to find a recipe for jades sauerkraut. It is fresh and crispy and the only sauerkraut I will eat. Any idea how they make it… Help! Please!
I have been trying to find a recipe for jades sauerkraut. It is fresh and crispy and the only sauerkraut I will eat. Any idea how they make it… Help! Please!
I have been trying to find a recipe for jades sauerkraut. It is fresh and crispy and the only sauerkraut I will eat. Any idea how they make it… Help! Please!
hello mindy, can i add lime juice to this recipe instead of apple cider vinegar
tommy from the uk england
hello mindy, can i add lime juice to this recipe instead of apple cider vinegar
tommy from the uk england
I think it would be enough for 30 but I would probably double it to be safe! You never know how much people will use and it does last for weeks in the fridge!
I think it would be enough for 30 but I would probably double it to be safe! You never know how much people will use and it does last for weeks in the fridge!
How many jdawgs is this good for? We are making these for a family reunion. There are almost 30 of us
How many jdawgs is this good for? We are making these for a family reunion. There are almost 30 of us
I have been told not to refrigerate jdog sauce…is that the case with this recipe as well?
I have been told not to refrigerate jdog sauce…is that the case with this recipe as well?
I have been told not to refrigerate jdog sauce…is that the case with this recipe as well?
Ginny,
Yes I will! But until I make them again and snap a pic, go to the J Dawg site: http://jdawgs.com/
You can see on the main page how the dogs are criss crossed for cooking. Hope that helps!
Ginny,
Yes I will! But until I make them again and snap a pic, go to the J Dawg site: http://jdawgs.com/
You can see on the main page how the dogs are criss crossed for cooking. Hope that helps!
Ginny,
Yes I will! But until I make them again and snap a pic, go to the J Dawg site: http://jdawgs.com/
You can see on the main page how the dogs are criss crossed for cooking. Hope that helps!
I don’t get what the criss cross X’s are. Can you show pics?
I don’t get what the criss cross X’s are. Can you show pics?
I don’t get what the criss cross X’s are. Can you show pics?
I’m one of those weird Utah County people who have only tried J. Dawg once. I did have the sauce and it was really good. I didn’t expect to like it since I’m not a hot dog fan and don’t like BBQ sauce. It’s really good though and I’m sure I’ll go back again sometime. But I will make this sauce to try it out.
I’m one of those weird Utah County people who have only tried J. Dawg once. I did have the sauce and it was really good. I didn’t expect to like it since I’m not a hot dog fan and don’t like BBQ sauce. It’s really good though and I’m sure I’ll go back again sometime. But I will make this sauce to try it out.
I’m one of those weird Utah County people who have only tried J. Dawg once. I did have the sauce and it was really good. I didn’t expect to like it since I’m not a hot dog fan and don’t like BBQ sauce. It’s really good though and I’m sure I’ll go back again sometime. But I will make this sauce to try it out.
I’m so mad I missed out on these when I was in Utah! Dang the flu. But I know ERic loved them when you made them for dinner and I have a whole bunch of Hebrew National in the freezer…. this will be the recipe to use for sure!
I’m so mad I missed out on these when I was in Utah! Dang the flu. But I know ERic loved them when you made them for dinner and I have a whole bunch of Hebrew National in the freezer…. this will be the recipe to use for sure!
I’m so mad I missed out on these when I was in Utah! Dang the flu. But I know ERic loved them when you made them for dinner and I have a whole bunch of Hebrew National in the freezer…. this will be the recipe to use for sure!