Hot wiener’s (Gagga’s, Weenies, etc.)

What are they? Small, natural casing,  hot dogs with a “mystery” chili/meat sauce. Getting them “all the way” means mustard, raw onions, meat sauce, and celery salt. They are very tasty, but beware…they will stay with you! Several years back I did a “taste of Rhode Island” trip with a group of friends where we went to and rated as many wiener joints as we could get to. I don’t recommend this. However, a couple of weenies at any of the places below is time well spent!

1. Olneyville NY System (Original Restaurant) 20 Plainfield St. Providence RI 02909

2. SAM’s New York System 1031 Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI 02904

3. Original New York System  424 Smith St Providence, RI 02908

MEAT SAUCE FOR NEW YORK SYSTEM WIENERS

The original N.Y. System Wiener sauce (it's a Rhode Island native, not a New York import)  For do-it-yourselfers, our archives have seen this recipe show up over the decades:

MEAT SAUCE FOR NEW YORK SYSTEM WIENERS

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water

Brown beef with onion, add everything but water. Bring to a simmer, add water, then simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Serve over wieners in a bun.