Coney Island styled hot dogs

What's In That Meaty Sauce Served On Coney Island Hot Dogs?

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By JONATHAN KESH

Coney Island styled hot dog served on a plate
Coney Island is home to a certain style of hot dog, often called the Coney Dog. It is almost like a chili dog, except it uses a very specific type of sauce.
Coney Island styled hot dog served on a plate
A Coney dog is a frank on a steamed bun topped with a thin layer of ground beef sauce, called Coney sauce. It's mainly cooked with chopped onions, mustard, chili powder, and cumin.
Coney Island styled hot dog served on a plate
Then there are lots of optional additions like garlic, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, or ketchup. Typically, the ground meat used to make a Coney dog is also much runnier.