[senior citizen]

My dad used to take us to Coney Island when we were pre school and elementary school. Once we were teenagers we took ourselves to Seaside Heights, New Jersey.....however, I still remember Coney Island, New York. Below is an A&W copycat recipe for the CONEY DOG.

A&W CONEY DOG:

The great American classic treat topped with hearty chili and cheese.

CONEY ISLAND CHILI DOG SAUCE:
1 pound ground chuck
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
One 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 teaspoon celery seeds
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

CONEY DOG:
One 2-ounce Sabrett beef frankfurter

(Or, Nathan's, Hebrew National, Thumann's, etc. but Sabrett used by A&W)
1 regular hot dog bun

GARNISH:
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoon shredded cheddar cheese

DO AHEAD:
Make the chili dog sauce. Saute the ground chuck in a dry saucepan, crumbling it as it browns. Add the remaining sauce ingredients.
Let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
About 30 to 40 minutes.

Let COOL and refrigerate in a covered container until ready to use.
Gently reheat 3 tablespoons, the portion needed for ONE HOT DOG.

Boil water in a saucepan and add the frankfurter; cover the pan, remove it from the heat and let the hot dog sit for 10 minutes.

Microwave the bun for 10 seconds; remove the frankfurter from the water with tongs, and put it in the bun.

Pour the warm chili sauce over the hot dog and garnish with the onion and cheese, if desired. Keep the napkins handy.

Note: Sauce freezes well and can be saved in small covered containers so you can reheat only what you need.

The A&W chain has been around since 1919, starting with frosty mugs of root beer and eventually becoming a full service, nationally recognized restaurant.

[2BNTV]

I'll have two to go.

[raynan]

Sabretts Hot Dogs are sold at Publix on 466. Saw them today.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

I'll have two to go.

Coming up...................plus I'll make you an extra one too.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by raynan

Sabretts Hot Dogs are sold at Publix on 466. Saw them today.

That's good to know. I also found them at Price Chopper up here.
Ditto for Hannaford in Vermont and Maine.........which is Sweetbay in Fl.
They also have a website and do mail order.....

My husband's cousin sells Thumann's provisions and their natural franks are competitors to Sabretts in northern New Jersey........each has their fans.

[DonH57]

I've purchased Sabrett hot dogs at either Publix or Winn Dixie. They are good!

[ugotme]

ABSOLUTELY!

Coney Island dogs were always the best !

[rayschic]

I grew up in Brooklyn. The hot dog vendors on the corners used Sabrett hot dogs but my favorite was Nathan's hot dogs. And their french fries were delicious too. Loved to pick up some food and then walk along the boardwalk and watch the surf.

[aljetmet]

Originally Posted by rayschic

I grew up in Brooklyn. The hot dog vendors on the corners used Sabrett hot dogs but my favorite was Nathan's hot dogs. And their french fries were delicious too. Loved to pick up some food and then walk along the boardwalk and watch the surf.

Now your're talking! Sabretts were prevalent in Manhattan. Smothered with grilled onions/ketchup. My favorite is a Nathan's hot dog smothered with creamy cole slaw and of course deli mustard...

[jimbo2012]

I remember well, but not anymore meat in a vegan lifestyle.

[DougB]

Please don't chastise me, but I like sour kraut on my dogs!

[aljetmet]

Originally Posted by DougB

Please don't chastise me, but I like sour kraut on my dogs!

Kraut is OK but it has to be warmed up for my taste!