Spicy Relish
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This quick, three-ingredient hot dog relish is spicy, tangy, and loaded with flavor. It’s the perfect topping for hot dogs, burgers, sausages, and all your summer cookout favorites.
Inspired by the famous hot sauce served at Ted’s Hot Dogs, a beloved chain of charcoal broiled hot dog restaurants in Buffalo, NY, this spicy relish recipe is my all-time favorite cookout condiment. It has nostalgic appeal for me, as I spent my childhood vacations visiting grandparents in Buffalo, and no visit was ever complete without a trip to Ted’s for a foot-long with Ted’s hot sauce.
This version is not an exact copycat of Ted’s, but it’s pretty close, and it happens to be the easiest thing in the world to make—just three ingredients, and they all come from jars. Slather it on hot dogs, steakhouse burgers, smash burgers, sausages, or pretty much anything in place of ketchup. For the full Ted’s experience, try to find Sahlen’s Original Smokehouse Hot Dogs (in my area, Wegmans carries them); they are the best!
“I’ve loved Ted’s hot dog sauce for decades. I’ve been trying to do a copycat for years, but never came close. This recipe nailed it!”
What You’ll Need To Make Spicy Relish
To make spicy relish, you’ll need Heinz chili sauce, sweet relish, and hot sauce (such as Tabasco).
Step-by-Step Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the chili sauce, relish, and hot sauce. Stir well, then taste and add more hot sauce if you’d like it spicier.
Creative Ways To Use Spicy Relish: Toppings, Mix-Ins & More
- Use it as a dip for potato chips
- Stir it into mayo or sour cream for an easy spicy sandwich spread or burger sauce.
- Add a spoonful to tuna or egg salad for a kick of heat and extra flavor.
- Spread it on grilled cheese before cooking—it adds a sweet-spicy edge that pairs great with melty cheese.
- Top off grilled sausages or bratwursts. It’s just as good as mustard… maybe better.
- Mix it into deviled eggs. A little relish goes a long way in leveling up the flavor.
- Spoon it over grilled chicken or pork. It adds brightness and heat without overpowering.
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Hot Dog Relish
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heinz chili sauce
- ¾ cup sweet relish
- ¾ teaspoon hot sauce such as Tabasco, plus more to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili sauce, relish, and hot sauce. Taste and add more hot sauce, if desired. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a few weeks.
Nutrition Information
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Hi Jenn
Thank you for your wonderful recipes.
I’m in Australia and can’t source the correct sauce. Would Heinz Sweet Chili Sauce be OK? And would I still need the sweet relish one?
Michele
Hi Michele, I don’t recommend that but you can use ketchup with a touch of hot sauce.
I’ve loved Ted’s hot dog sauce for decades. I’ve been trying to do a copycat for years, but never came close. This recipe nailed it! Thank you so much.
Do you enjoy this on foods other than hot dogs? I’d love suggestions as it does look tasty but we rarely eat hotdogs. Thanks!
Hi Judy, It’s just as delicious with burgers or grilled sausage.
Thank you! Will definitely try this soon.
I’m a mustard sauerkraut gal, but when I saw that this was your favorite BBQ condiment I had to try it. I have to say it was really good! I wish we could get those Sahlen hot dogs in Utah.
I would have never thought to put this combination of ingredients together but WOW – absolutely delicious!
I normally have mustard and relish on my hot dogs. I saw this the other day and since I love so many of your recipes, thought I would give it a try. Wow, so good! I am bringing this to my sisters bbq on the fourth, hope to impress everyone! Thank you for all the great recipes!
So happy to see this today. Ted’s Hot Dog Sauce is my favorite. I’m a long time follower of yours. Thank you! Val