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- For other uses, see Hot dog (disambiguation).
A hot dog is the term for either a type of sausage or, alternatively, a sandwich with that same sort of sausage held in a bun. Hot dogs are also called frankfurters, or franks for short (named after the city of Frankfurt, Germany), wieners or weenies (named after the city of Vienna, Austria), or sarcastically as tube steaks (illustrating that hot dogs are typically among the cheapest meat products one can obtain).
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History
The invention of the hot dog, like the hamburger and ice cream cone, is often attributed to the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri. However, similar sausages were made and consumed in Europe, particularly in Germany, as early as 1864, and the earliest example of a hot dog bun dates to New York City in the 1860s. The hot dog's association with baseball also predates the 1904 Exposition. St. Louis Browns owner Chris von der Ahe sold them at his ballpark in the 1880s.
Hot dogs were frequently known as frankfurters or franks, but the name "hot dog" became popular by the early 1900's. The origin of this name is not precisely known, but at that time hot dogs were often marketed as "dachshund sausages" since they resemble the dog breed of that name. Hot dog lore suggests that newspaper cartoonist Tad Dorgan coined (or at least popularized) the term "hot dog" when he used it it in the caption of a 1906 cartoon illustrating sausage vendors at the Polo Grounds baseball stadium because he couldn't spell "dachshund." However, this rumored cartoon has never been located.
In 2001 the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council stated that others assert the hot dog was created in the late 1600's by Johann Georghehner, a butcher, living in Coburg, Germany. Others have also been "acknowledged" for supposedly inventing the hot dog. Charles Feltman and Antonoine Feuchtwanger are among this group.
General description
A hot dog is typically distinguishable from bratwurst, kielbasa and other sausages by its smaller size and relative lack of spicing. A regular hot dog is roughly 6 inches in length (15 cm), and thickness and length can vary. Twelve inch (30 cm) or "footlong" hot dogs are popular in some regions. The absence of spices and its smaller size translates into the product being more commonly eaten by children than other sausages.
There is no fixed specification for hot dog meat, with pork and beef being the most popular. Less expensive hot dogs typically contain chicken, due to the low cost and availability of mechanically separated chicken, and some pork. Hot dogs are generally regarded as unhealthy insofar as most have high sodium and fat content. Contents can also be questionable, with cheaper types of hot dogs having been known to contain snouts, ears and organ meat blended. In recent years, manufacturers have turned to turkey and even vegetarian ingredients as well as lowering the salt content
A kosher hot dog is one made in accordance with Jewish dietary laws, which include a ban on pork. Kosher hot dogs are popular at some American baseball stadiums. Kosher hot dogs are similar to the kinds, kosher and non-kosher, popular in New York City, and are preferred by some consumers for their distinctive taste, texture and spicing. These premium brands are often all-beef.
Preparation
Hot dogs may be grilled, steamed, boiled, pan fried, deep fried, broiled or microwaved.
A hot dog on a stick fried in corn batter is commonly called a corn dog ('battered sav' or 'dagwood dog' in Australia). A corn dog might be eaten plain or with mustard or ketchup. Corn dogs are popular in the U.S. and are widely associated with state fairs and other public gatherings. A hot dog which is split down the center, stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon and deep-fried is known as a francheesie.
Other variations are found. A hot dog served with the addition of cheese is known as a "cheese hotdog" or simply a "cheese dog". "Cheese dog" may also refer to a hot dog that contains processed cheese within the hot dog itself. A hot dog served with the addition of chili is typically known as a "chili dog" or "coney dog." A hot dog served with both of these would be a "chili cheese dog" or "cheese coney". Chili dogs and cheese dogs are popular foods at carnivals and amusement parks.
Condiments
See related article Ketchup on hot dogs
Hot dogs are eaten with a wide variety of condiments, the most common are mustard, ketchup, chili, sauerkraut, coleslaw, pickle relish and chopped onion. Other ingredients may include mayonnaise, chopped lettuce, tomato (chopped, sliced, or in wedges), pickle spear, celery salt, and chile pepper usually in a bun.
See Table below for notable local variations on condiment content.
Though ketchup remains one of the most popular condiments on hot dogs in the USA, many Americans believe that a "properly made" hot dog, like the Chicago-style, should lack the condiment. Those who consider themselves hot dog connoisseurs are often vehemently opposed to eating (or even witnessing) hot dogs with ketchup; they think the flavor of ketchup overpowers and destroys the taste of the hot dog instead of complementing it. The residents and hot-dog-sellers of Chicago are known to be especially vehement about this point.
Trivia
- Hot dogs are the most widely consumed form of sausage in America. Scandinavia, especially Denmark, is famous for its hot dogs, as is Chicago and American baseball parks. In Toronto, Canada, hotdogs are the only kind of street food allowed by law . The law sets extremely high (almost unachievable) requirements for street-food vendors, with an exception for hot dogs, resulting in greater competition between vendors.
- Takeru Kobayashi is the world's fastest hot dog eater. In 2002 he beat his previous record by one half of a hot dog, consuming 50.5 Nathan's famous hot dogs in 12 minutes. On July 4, 2004 he set a new record when he ate 53.5 in the same amount of time.
Availability
Along with ballparks, regional resturants offer hot dogs. Few national chains offer the sandwich though, especially considering its ease in preperation makes it ideal for fast food service. A few chains that offer hot dogs include Sonic, who call it a coney, Hardee's (now owned by Carl's Jr.), Wienerschintzel (originally Der Wienerschnitzel), whose menus focuses on hot dogs, and A&W. Krystal resturants in the southeast offer a small hot dog called a Krystal Pup.
Casual dining resturants often have a hot dog on their children's menu, but not on the regular menu.
See also
External links
- Hot dog history, legends and trivia
- National Hot Dog & Sausage Council
- Nathan's Famous - A very famous hot dog fast food chain (also home to the annual hot dog eating contest)
- Vegetarian hot dog recipe
- Home page for a PBS documentary about hot dogs
- A Frank Story: Biography of the Hot Dog
- The Evolution of Hot Dogs
- USDA Fact Sheet focusing on Hot Dogs
- Hot Dogs as America, an overview of US regional hot dogs
Local variations table
Different areas of the world have local variations on the type of meat used, condiments and means of preparation:
| Locality | Description |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, California, United States | The most famous hot dogs in Los Angeles come from Pink's, which is known for its chili dogs. Local chain Tommy's is well-known for its chili dogs as well as chili hamburgers. Chili used in Los Angeles is very pasty and contains a great deal of flour, leading to its nickname "California Mud."
Other notable chains that specialize in hot dogs in Los Angeles include Hot Dog On A Stick, which serves a preparation similar to a corn dog, but with a non-corn breading and Wienerschnitzel, a chain that bills itself as "The World's Largest Hot Dog Chain." The world famous Farmer John Dodger Dog sold at Dodger Stadium is eaten more than any other ballpark hot dog in the world. Legend has it that the foot-longs are secretly grilled in beer. Street vendors in Los Angeles also serve a popular bacon-wrapped hot dog with a pineapple salsa condiment. |
| Georgia, United States | Especially, South Georgia, has a "Scrambled" dog (or dawg). This is a cheap, usually red-skinned hot dog, on a toasted white bun and topped with mustard and spicy chili sauce. The chili sauce is notable in containing beans, and has large chunks of uncooked, diced onion mixed into the sauce, rather than merely resting alongside it. City-by-city, you'll find the presence or absence of American cheese on the hot dog. Typically regarded as incomplete unless accompanied by a Coca-Cola. |
| Chicago, Illinois, United States | A Chicago-style hot dog is a steamed Vienna Beef or Dave Berg hot dog topped with chopped onions, diced/wedged tomatoes, a dill pickle spear and/or pickle relish, pickled hot peppers ("sport peppers" -- these are optional), mustard, and celery salt, and served on a steamed poppy seed bun. The Chicago-style never includes ketchup, though some vendors offer small packets of the condiment for those wanting to add it. Although outside Chicago this style of hot dog is universally associated with the city, equally popular within Chicago is a "Maxwell Street"-style polish, usually served on a plain bun with fried or grilled onions and mustard. |
| Maine, United States | A hot dog that is only found in Maine and other locations close to the state is a hot dog that is made with natural casing. The casing is colored red, and are commonly referred to as Red Dogs. |
| Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Often served steamed as opposed to grilled; the "Fenway Frank" is a fixture for Red Sox fans, and there are several other local brands such as Pearl that are used quite frequently. Very strongly associated with Boston baked beans, though this is probably not unique to the region. Ketchup, mustard, relish, picalilli, and chopped onions are common toppings. |
| Northeastern Massachusetts, United States | Outside of Boston, this is most often boiled, served with ketchup, and sweet relish. May or may not be in a bun. A New England Doggie Roll is a top-loaded bun with no crusts on the side except the end rolls. Served most frequently with baked beans. Most people from this area also serve brown bread, with or without raisins. Brown bread is a steamed molasses based "bread" very much like English puddings. Brown bread is steamed in a can or jar, and is cut so that there are round slices. This may or may not be eaten with butter or margarine. Some New Englanders will serve the dog either on the plate to be cut or cooked in with the beans - may or may not be cut in slices. |
| Detroit, Michigan, United States | In the metropolitan Detroit area, a chili dog is called a "coney" and is very specific as to the ingredients: a hot dog made from pork with casing, all meat chili (no beans!), diced yellow onion and yellow mustard. An entire restaurant industry has developed from the hot dog and are called Coney Islands. |
| New Jersey, United States | In a Potato dog, diced and stewed potatoes and brown mustard are served on spicy Sabrett® brand hot dog. "Texas Weiners" (chili dogs everywhere else) are hot dogs served with brown mustard, hot and spicy chili and diced raw onions. Several restaurants, such as Clifton's Rutt's Hut, serve hot dogs deep-fried in oil until the skins burst open, known as "rippers." |
| New York City | Hebrew National and Best's are popular brands of kosher hot dogs. Nathan's and Sabrett are popular all-beef, non-kosher brands with the latter being often favored by street vendors. The usual condiments are mustard and sauerkraut, with optional chopped raw onions or pickle relish |
| New York, United States (esp. Upstate) | Red Hots and White Hots are the two local variations. Red Hots are "normal" hot dogs while White Hots are plumper. These are similar to German bockwurst and were first made by Zweigles of Rochester N.Y. These are often served in a natural casing similar to a sausage. These white hot dogs are sometimes known as "coneys." They are also known in the Syracuse area where Heid's of Liverpool, New York is one of the oldest hot dog restaurants in the nation, dating back to the late 19th century. |
| North Carolina, United States | Also with chili and cole slaw, with the addition of mustard and onions. While some may use cole slaw most places use BBQ slaw. With a tomato-based slaw, this is called a hotdog 'all the way.' Carolina Packers, a small company in Johnston County produces locally famous skinless red hot dogs. |
| Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | A "cheese coney" is a hot dog topped with Cincinnati chili, mustard, diced onion, and shredded mild cheddar cheese. |
| Rhode Island, United States | Called New York System Hot Wieners, and served with meat sauce, chopped onion, mustard, and celery salt. |
| Seattle, Washington, United States | Hot dogs are often eaten with some combination of ketchup, mustard, relish, and mayo. Many establishments offer the choice of a vegetarian frank instead of one made from meat for their customers. |
| Jackson, Michigan, United States | Jackson is known for its famous Coney Island-style hot dogs. Originating with arguably The Jackson Coney Island or The Virginia Lunch, both located on Michigan Avenue in the early 1910s, the Coney Island hotdog has been a Jackson mainstay. Coney Island hot dogs typically contain "everything", or meat sauce, mustard, and chopped onions. Unlike neighboring Detroit Coney Island hot dogs, Jackson sauce more closely resembles crumbled ground beef than the more traditional chili con carne, runny sauces of Detroit. Many Jackson residents have fond memories of eating Coney Island hot dogs during the height of their popularity in the 1960's. |
| West Virginia, United States | Hot dogs are usually served with chili sauce (usually without beans) and cole slaw. When served without a wiener, it is locally called a 'chili dog,' much to the confusion of non-residents. |
| Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Sausages and buns are either steamed or grilled. An "all-dressed" hot dog comes with deli mustard, relish (a sweet cucumber pickle), coleslaw and shredded raw onions. A steamed hot dog is called "un steamé (pronounced stim-ay)". A Michigan hot dog is a hot dog with spaghetti sauce on a steamed bun. |
| Tijuana, Mexico | "Danger dog", the slang phrase used to describe a hot dog cooked with bacon wrapped around it. These street-cooked hot dogs have made their way north to the streets of Los Angeles. |
| Brazil | Typically eaten in buns with ketchup and mustard, but further covered in many regions with assorted fixings such as marinara sauce, cheese, corn niblets, canned peas, mashed potatoes, shoestring potatoes, among others. |
| Colombia | In Bogotá and other major cities, the hot dog is eaten with an unusually great amount and variety of condiments and fixings. In a single hot dog, is normal to find mashed potato chips, cheese, strings of ham, ketchup, mayo, mustard, pinneapple sauce, boiled quail eggs, and chopped onion. |
| Argentina | Called 'panchos', they are sold as street food and in convenience stores (or quioscos). Consumed only boiled, the use of toppings are virtually unknown, and are only accompanied with condiments like ketchup, mustard or mayo. They are often served in long thin buns, with the hot dogs being as long as 30 cm, and called 'Superpanchos'. |
| Chile | Nearly always served with avocado, tomato and mayonnaise, in this form it is called an "italiano" or Tomate-Palta-Mayo (TPM for short). Add sauerkraut to the TPM and you have the classic "completo" which is the generally used term for a hot dog in a bun. Ketchup, Mustard and Aji chileno are the typical condiments. |
| Denmark | Denmark's leading sausage brands Tulip Food Company markets the Danish hot dog, traditionally featuring a long, thin bright-red sausage, similar to a foot-long hot dog in the USA.Steff Houlberg The hot dog sausage is steamed and the bread is warmed in either an oven or toaster. Ketchup, mustard and remoulade sauce is followed by a sprinkling of either raw or toasted onion, and a layer of cucumber salad, marinated in a sweet vinegar sauce. The Danish hot dog sandwich is sold not only throughout Denmark, but also in neighboring lands Germany and southern Sweden, especially in Malmö, by specialized Danish hot dog vendors. |
| France | Half a baguette is impaled on a hot metal stick, leaving room for the sausage, then gruyère cheese is grilled on top. |
| Germany/Austria | Sausages are often eaten on small paper plates with both mustard and ketchup, and with a small bun on the side. They are held in the fingers and dipped into both condiments before eating. Bread is eaten in between bites of the sausages, and is also dipped into the condiments. |
| Australia | Although 'hot dogs' do exist in Australia, a local variant in 'sausage sizzle' is widely popular. It essentially consist of a barbecued sausage on a slice of bread, possibly topped with a condiment. The term however is generic for a social gathering involving a grill rather than as a food/meal. A corn dog is referred to as a 'battered sav','dagwood dog' or 'pluto pup.' |
| Philippines | Filipinos are particularly fond of red colored hotdogs rather than those with natural brown colors. Pinoy hotdogs are usually eaten with ketchup and mustard, or on a stick. |