Homemade Sabrett's Style Sauce~Red Onion Hot Dog Topping~Noreen's Kitchen

red onions

🥗Healthier: white onions

💰Cheaper: yellow onions

White onions have a sharper taste, while yellow onions are milder and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar is more commonly available and cheaper.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Red wine vinegar is often less expensive and still provides acidity.

Slice 4 large Sweet Vidalia onions fairly thin.

Heat 2 tablespoons of neutral vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat.

Add the sliced onions to the pot and sweat them, avoiding browning.

Add minced garlic and stir.

Incorporate the spices: chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dry mustard.

Stir in 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of tomato paste.

Pour in 1/2 cup of white vinegar and 4 cups of water, stirring well to combine.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally until reduced by half.

Mix 2 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to create a slurry, then add it to the sauce and stir.

Allow the sauce to come back to a boil and simmer until it thickens.

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