{"id":475,"date":"2025-08-27T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shogaku7.com\/?p=475"},"modified":"2025-10-07T12:23:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T12:23:25","slug":"j-dawgs-sauce-copycat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.shogaku7.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/27\/j-dawgs-sauce-copycat\/","title":{"rendered":"J Dawgs Sauce (Copycat)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: auto;margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.shogaku7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jdawg-sauce.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Here in Utah, J. Dawgs is basically a religion! Their hot dogs are THAT good. The <strong>sweet, tangy, smoky<\/strong> sauce? <strong>Life-changing<\/strong>! Make this copycat J Dawgs sauce at home and you\u2019ll never look at ketchup the same way again.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Someone squeezing J Dawgs sauce on a hot dog.\" class=\"wp-image-310148 lazyload\" title=\"Here in Utah, J. Dawgs is basically a religion! Their hot dogs are THAT good. The sweet, tangy, smoky sauce? Life-changing! Make this copycat J Dawgs sauce at home and you\u2019ll never look at ketchup the same way again.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jdawg-sauce-1200x1799.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-reasons-you-ll-lick-the-spoon\">Reasons You\u2019ll Lick the Spoon<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sweet &amp; Smoky Magic:<\/strong> The perfect balance of sweet and smoky flavor goes so well with salty, savory hot dogs!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Versatile Drizzle:<\/strong>\u00a0This sauce is not just for <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/air-fryer-hot-dogs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">hot dogs<\/a>. You can slather it on <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grilled-burger-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">burgers<\/a>, sandwiches, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grilled-vegetable-kabobs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">grilled veggies<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Game Day Glory:<\/strong> Be the master tailgater or game day party host with the BEST hot dogs (jdawgs) on the block.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__icon\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-j-dawgs-special-sauce-ingredients\">J Dawgs Special Sauce Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients.\" class=\"wp-image-310275 lazyload\" title=\"Here in Utah, J. Dawgs is basically a religion! Their hot dogs are THAT good. The sweet, tangy, smoky sauce? Life-changing! Make this copycat J Dawgs sauce at home and you\u2019ll never look at ketchup the same way again.\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.shogaku7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IngredientsWithLabelsJDawgsSauce-1200x800-1.png\"><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Switch Up the BBQ Sauce:<\/strong>\u00a0We used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/sweet-baby-ray-39-s-barbecue-sauce-18oz\/-\/A-14775848#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Baby Ray\u2019s<\/a>, but feel free to use your favorite (just steer clear of mustard-based sauces).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paprika Pick:<\/strong>\u00a0Smoked paprika will give a deeper, smoky flavor, while regular paprika keeps it mild and sweet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turn Up the Heat:<\/strong>\u00a0Add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper if you like a little kick!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-copycat-j-dawgs-sauce\">How to Make Copycat J Dawgs Sauce<\/h2>\n<p>J Dawgs started out as a tiny little shaw right outside BYU\u2019s campus. The lines got longer and longer, and now the obsession has blown up across Utah. With just a few pantry staples, you can make their famous jdawg sauce at home!<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Combine Ingredients and Heat:<\/strong> Combine<strong> <\/strong>ketchup, brown sugar, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bbq-sauce-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">barbecue sauce<\/a>,\u00a0honey,\u00a0apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, and\u00a0smoked paprika\u00a0in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until boiling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simmer, Cool, and Enjoy:<\/strong> Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, until all the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool completely before storing in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/oxo-16oz-food-storage-bottle-white\/-\/A-53257629#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">airtight container<\/a> in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"All of the sauce ingredients combined into a pot and simmering on the stove.\" class=\"wp-image-310276 lazyload\" title=\"Here in Utah, J. Dawgs is basically a religion! Their hot dogs are THAT good. The sweet, tangy, smoky sauce? Life-changing! Make this copycat J Dawgs sauce at home and you\u2019ll never look at ketchup the same way again.\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.shogaku7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jdawgssauce-1200x800-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__icon\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-complete-j-dawgs-experience\">The Complete J Dawgs Experience<\/h3>\n<p>Making J Dawgs hot dogs at home comes down to the little extras, like perfectly toasted buns, signature grill marks, and must-have toppings. Here\u2019s how to nail it:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type of Dog:<\/strong> For the full J. Dawgs experience, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/hebrew-national-bun-length-beef-franks-12oz\/-\/A-13437613#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">all-beef hot dogs<\/a> (I love the jumbo Costco ones). Or try a Polish dog for a spicier kick!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toast the Hot Dog Buns:<\/strong>\u00a0Melt a little butter in a skillet over medium heat, place your buns facedown, and cook until golden and crisp to your liking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Score for Style:<\/strong>\u00a0Add criss-cross cuts to your hot dogs before grilling for that classic J. Dawgs signature look (a hot dog hack I swear by!). I love using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SLOTDOG-EMW9018136-Red\/dp\/B00X6UTAVQ\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2OC2ZIQQYMVV5&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DKGUxzXm4tmzBrwq1Z6hEgD6iHua878jbLqxLfyVRgOlYq0Im37GQ4NHYyWu71oBTfKWVNZEx1dKy0DGU3D5H1PWpOJN0qjlgNiBM8JAixfQtiNYEPu5hhAEaP0S9Qdt0pqdWw4r-BkaUmIvDhzui6MdeTz1DNk92VXqmuxxu3aTOrI9dtVV3GWScBi2sClO3QDC2gx-D0urrEQPkPRKIBany4KaSFRPOXvkFSfq2Ec.8Yd7oLnXSiXZrvOl2-2dqb7NKG37pWwivVLxpG9GHlw&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=hot+dog+cutter+criss+cross&amp;qid=1753713003&amp;sprefix=hot+dog+cutt%2Caps%2C160&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">this handy tool<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Topping Ideas:<\/strong>\u00a0The traditional lineup is chopped onions, sauerkraut, banana peppers, jalape\u00f1os, and pickles, but honestly, anything goes. Or keep it simple and let the J Dawgs sauce shine all on its own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-309981\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"309981\" data-servings=\"24\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.shogaku7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jdawg-sauce-250x250-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wprm_print\/j-dawgs-special-sauce\" style=\"color: #333333\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"309981\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><\/span> Print<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">J. Dawgs Special Sauce<\/h2>\n<p>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-33 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-50 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-66 stop { stop-color: #343434; }<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-309981 wprm-user-rating wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"309981\" data-average=\"0\" data-count=\"0\" data-total=\"0\" data-user=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span>Sweet, tangy, and smoky, this copycat J. Dawgs Sauce is perfect on hot dogs, burgers, or grilled chicken. Made with simple pantry ingredients in minutes.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">condiment, pantry staple, Sauce<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American, Utah<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">j.dawg\u2019s sauce copycat, j.dawg\u2019s sauce recipe, j.dawg\u2019s special sauce, j.dawg\u2019s special sauce copycat, j.dawg\u2019s special sauce copycat recipe, j.dawg\u2019s special sauce recipe, jdawgs sauce, jdawgs special sauce<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">8<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">8<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-309981 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"309981\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">24<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/alyssa-rivers\/\" target=\"_self\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">Alyssa Rivers<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-309981-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"309981\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Equipment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">1 small saucepan<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-309981-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-309981-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"309981\" data-servings=\"24\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ketchup<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">packed brown sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bbq-sauce-recipe\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_self\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">barbecue sauce<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">honey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">apple cider vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">smoked paprika<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground black pepper<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-309981-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-309981-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"309981\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-309981-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Combine <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-309981-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd cup ketchup<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-309981-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd cup packed brown sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-309981-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bc cup barbecue sauce<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-309981-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 tablespoons honey<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-309981-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-309981-5 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 teaspoon onion powder<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-309981-7 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bc teaspoon garlic powder<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-309981-8 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bc teaspoon smoked paprika<\/span> in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until boiling.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-309981-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, until all the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool completely before storing in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-309981-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span>Each serving is 1 tablespoon of sauce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span>Store leftover J.Dawg\u2019s sauce in an airtight container or bottle in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-309981-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.03<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.003<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.01<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.004<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">84<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">43<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Small bowl of J Dawgs sauce with a spoon. \" class=\"wp-image-310149 lazyload\" title=\"Here in Utah, J. Dawgs is basically a religion! Their hot dogs are THAT good. The sweet, tangy, smoky sauce? Life-changing! Make this copycat J Dawgs sauce at home and you\u2019ll never look at ketchup the same way again.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jdawg-sauce-2-1200x1799.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-easy-sauce-recipes\">More Easy Sauce Recipes<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\">\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bbq-sauce-recipe\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.shogaku7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/homemade-bbq-sauce-2.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Dressings, Sauces, and Dips<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bbq-sauce-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\">15 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easy-hollandaise-sauce\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1411\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.shogaku7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hollandaise-sauce-recipe-1.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Appetizers<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easy-hollandaise-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Hollandaise Sauce<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\">5 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fry-sauce\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.shogaku7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fry-sauce-1-1.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Dressings, Sauces, and Dips<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fry-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Famous Fry Sauce<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\">10 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/tzatziki-recipe\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/tzatziki.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Dressings, Sauces, and Dips<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/tzatziki-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Tzatziki Sauce Recipe<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\">35 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here in Utah, J. Dawgs is basically a religion! Their hot dogs are THAT good. The sweet, tangy, smoky sauce? Life-changing! 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