Sabrett's Onion Sauce for Hot Dogs by Todd Wilbur

Ingredients

• 1 12 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• sliced thin and chopped
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 14 cup vinegar

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Saute the onion in the oil for 5 minutes, or until the onions are soft, but not brown.
3. Add the water, tomato paste, corn syrup, cornstarch, salt, and red pepper flakes, and stir together.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
5. Add the vinegar and continue simmering for an additiona1 30-45 minutes, or until most of the liquid is reduced and the sauce is thickened.
6. Makes about 1 cup.