Lorraine

Well, I did have to go and see for myself....Yes, I found the relish, and they do make a chili sauce which is quite dark in color, sold by the cup or bowl and you can put it on your dogs if you so desire. I spoke to the owner in length,(actually) he is the manager and the son of the owner. We brought the original photo of the hut with all the guys who were lined up behind the counter. My grandfather, Uncle Abe, Uncle Harry and Sparky along with others. I had the new owner and his workers line up in sort of the same way and took some photos and will send them a copy of both. Many of them seemed very proud as they lined up for the photo. It was quite nice to see. As for the sauce, The one I have, is a chili sauce more like an "All the Way" style. Of course, my mom says that my recipe is an original that did not go on with the new owners. It is actually a Texas Weiner sauce and Rutt's Hut was never labled a Texas Weiner stand. "The Relish", was the main focus. I am going to visit my Aunt who is the widow of Harry. She will give me the latest and last and hopefully the recipes. It is very amazing how a place can hold so many memories for people. While I only hold a fondness for the people and the name, the feelings attached to Rutt's hut that many hold, makes me proud. It's nice to be connected to a big part of NJ's history. Another thing I found out was that the original dogs were made by a butcher. Upon his dying bed, the Rutt's begged him for the recipe, but he took it to his grave.

The recipe is listed as BBQ sauce. However, it is the Chili Sauce for the dogs. I broke it down last night and made a batch. It's pretty powerful stuff. Since I have never had it before I really don't know how close I came to it. My mom will try it tonight and tell me if I've got it or not. Also, we are going there and I will try it for the first time and be able to judge for myself. I have eaten at Clixies, Goffle Grill, Colonial Grill, etc. It's hard to make any type of comparison, since it seems that whatever you are used to eating, you generally rely upon. My husband tried it last night and he was too busy trying to make comparisons rather than a"Do you like it or not" answer. If you have eaten the dogs with that sauce I am describing, please explain the texture, color and possibly one main ingredient you taste in it. NJ2FLA...Please tell me more. Thanks, Lorraine

The Family name is simply Rutt, Would you describe the secret sauce? The barbecue sauce has ground beef in it. Have you had that one? There are a few types, I am interested in the one with the ground beef. I am making it this weekend and will process it in jars, but not before mom tries it in order to ensure it's authenticity..

Holly, I am the grandaughter of and neice of the Rutts. I am wondering who your quote is from. My mother is really the only blood neice of Royal. I need to find out if this may be my uncle whom I haven't ever met. Please e-mail me with some info...I, do have one of the special recipes. Sorry, I can never give it out. Some of the information in that post seems inaccurate. Logged in as Lorraine...