Coney Island Hot Dog Meat Sauce(alt.) - Bill Parker Sr.

• 3 1/2 Lbs. of Lard
• 6 Lbs. Ground Chuck, needs to be ground twice or run through food processor.
• 2 Lbs. Finely chopped Onion
• 2 TBLS. Each of Cinnamon, Curry, *Whole Cloves and Salt.
• 2 TBLS. Celery Seed
• 3 TBLS. Chili Powder
• 1 TBLS. Paprika
• 6 Quarts Water

* unless you grind up your mixture very fine, please use ground cloves.

Brown lard, onions and chopped meat. After Twenty Minutes add spices and water. Bring to boil and allow mixture to thicken. Simmer for at least one hour.