I'm not a real hot dog fan but the wife being from Rhode Island has pointed out the popularity of the "New York System" that is in fact a very Rhode Island thing.

http://olneyvillenewyorksystem.com/make-our-wiener-sauce-at-home/

Now my sister in laws mother (keep up with that!) did mail me package of their seasoning mix but it appears it's mostly along the lines of this.

1 pound of ground beef
½ cup of chopped onion
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon of celery salt
1 teaspoon of red chili powder
2 teaspoons of dry mustard
½ teaspoon of allspice
2 teaspoons of salt
1 cup of water

Thats doesn't seem too far off some other recipes posted here.


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