Nick’s Original Coney Sauce in 5 Easy Steps
Use this simple stovetop method to transform a single packet of Nick’s Coney Sauce into a hearty, beefy topping that’s ready for your next batch of hot dogs.
- Step 1: Bring 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil in a sauce pot that holds at least 3 quarts.
- Step 2: Add the contents of the Nick’s Coney Sauce packet, cover the pot, reduce the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir in ½ lb of raw extra, extra lean ground beef — 7% to 15% fat is ideal.
- Step 4: Raise the heat and break up the beef thoroughly with a manual potato masher, continuing until the mixture comes to a full boil.
- Step 5: Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for another 3 minutes.
Every batch makes 16 fl. oz — enough Nick’s Coney Sauce to generously top 8 hot dogs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much water does Nick’s Coney Sauce need?
Boil 1 1/4 cups of water in a sauce pot that holds 3 quarts or more, then stir in the packet contents.
Which ground beef works best?
The preparation steps call for ½ lb of raw extra, extra lean ground beef, and 7% to 15% fat is ideal.
How long does the sauce need to cook?
Once the packet is stirred in, cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes. Then add the beef, mash it, bring it to a full boil, and simmer covered for 3 more minutes.
How many hot dogs does one batch cover?
A single batch makes 16 fl. oz — enough Nick’s Coney Sauce to generously top 8 hot dogs.
Do I need any special equipment?
You’ll need a sauce pot of 3 quarts or larger and a manual potato masher to break up the beef.
About Nick’s Coney
Nick’s Coney — America’s original Coney Island sauce, made since 1920.
Keep the heat low once the beef goes in so the sauce stays smooth instead of scorching on the bottom of the pot. A manual potato masher gives you that fine, even texture Coney sauce is known for, and the whole batch comes together in just a few minutes on the stove.