Is There Anything Better?
Is there anything better then on a summer day eating a steamed or grilled Hot Dog? I like them with everything on them or with just mustard. And I'm pretty sure even the health gurus' on TV eat them every once in a while.
A Hot Dog that is cooked right and dressed perfectly can put you in a good mood for the rest of the day. Plump and juicy sitting on a plain bun, a fancy seeded bun or just between two slices of bread can transport you back to your childhood faster then a tall glass of lemonade.
Mustard, ketchup, onions, relish, sour kraut, pickles, and on and on. Try a little celery salt or garlic salt in boiling water when cooking your Hot Dogs. Wrap them in a really sharp cheese before they hit the bun. I love dicing up fresh from the garden tomatoes and cilantro, mixing in some olive oil and smothering the Hot Dogs in it all. And don't get me started about fresh pepper or green tomato salsa on my Hot Dogs.
Can you ever sing the praises of Hot Dogs enough? Of course you can't, Hot Dogs are the embodiment of summer in America. Oh and it doesn't matter if your state is blue or red, Hot Dogs are for everyone.
Call it a Hot Dog, Frankfurter, Coney, Tube Steak or Wiener. They all cook up with flavor and deliver enjoyment in every bite.
A Few Quick Links
- What's New in the News
- Boiling & Steaming Hot Dogs
- Get On Board - Invite Your Neighbors to A BBQ
- Take The Dog Poll Today!!!!
- Grilling & Frying Hot Dogs
- BBQ Your Hot Dogs
- Famous Dog Stands
- Hot Dog on A Stick
- Your Favorite Dog Stand
- Hot Dog Toppings
- Favorite Frankfurter Names
- Hot Dogs
- More Great Lenses
- Hot Dog Cloud
Spotlight on The Great American Hot Dog Book
Great American Hot Dog Book, The: Recipes and Side Dishes from Across America
Amazon Price: $11.69 (as of 07/12/2009)
A national icon gets its due in the "The Great American Hot Dog Book" by Becky Mercuri. She digs up recipes from popular hot dog stands in every state in the union, including Massachusetts weiners from Blue Light Kitchen of Provincetown and Hot Dog Annie's, "the legend of Leicester." There's even a recipe for pizza fries from Moogy's of Brighton to go with the dogs.
What's New in the News
Gourmet Dogs, New Toppings and more
In the Miami area there is a new dog house and it's called Franktitude They have toppings galore and even a salmon dog on a whole wheat bun. If I ever visit the area you can bet I'll be there.Oh and also in the Miami area and a couple of other Flordia locations is the Dogma Grill.This place has beef, turkey and veggie dogs with so many toppings I would never leave.
In New York City you can find Mandler's Original Sausage Co in 2 location. Again this place is a topping freaks heaven.
July is national Hot dog month and that means that Nathan's will have their famous Hot Dog eating contest on July 4th.
On CBS Bobby Flay makes his way around the country, The Early Show's celebrity chef collects the recipes he likes best from the foods he samples - and that includes hot dogs.
YOU know those hot dogs that you know and love, and can't wait to eat this time of year? The ones served at Katz's Delicatessen, Gray's Papaya, Papaya King, the legendary Dominick's truck in Queens and the best "dirty water dog" carts?
A mouth watering article from the NYT.
4th of July 2008 at Nathan's Chestnut needs overtime to keep hot dog title
Brooklyn, NY (Sports Network) - Joey Chestnut edged Takeru Kobayashi in overtime during the 93rd annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday.
Chestnut, the defending champion, and Kobayashi, a six-time former champ, both consumed 59 hot dogs during the 10-minute regulation time period, forcing a five-dog eat off.
Chestnut then squeaked by the Japanese legend in the overtime period, retaining the famous Mustard Belt.
Last year, Chestnut stunned Kobayashi by consuming a world-record 66 hot dogs in 12 minutes.
Boiling & Steaming Hot Dogs
Both boiling and steaming take around 7-10 minutes to cook. Use 4 cups of water per dog when boiling. I put celery or garlic salt in the water to add a bit more flavor.
Some people find letting the Hot Dogs cook until they break open is best and others only heat them for 3 to 5 minutes. While Hot Dogs are precooked heating them through is recommended and brings out the flavor.
Regional Chains
these chain restaurants serve Hot Dogs
Which chain on the list has the best Dogs?
Wienerschnitzel
5 points
A&W Restaurants
4 points
SONIC Drive-In!
2 points
Dog n Suds
0 points
Dairy Queen
0 points
The Frankfurter
0 points
Woodyshotdogs
0 points
Get On Board - Invite Your Neighbors to A BBQ
Only The Dog Facts
Hot dog facts and figures
Who's eating what? According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council in 2006 the top 10 dog eating areas of the country are. 1. New York - $101,356,800 2. Los Angeles - $78,290,600 3. Baltimore/Washington - $46,025,980 4. Philadelphia - $43,655,900 5. Chicago - $41,115,440 6. San Antonio/Corpus Christi, Texas - $32,647,280 7. Boston - $31,915,670 8. South Carolina - $28,511,820 9. Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. - $26,759,940 10. Harrisburg/Scranton, Penn. - $26,486,950The NHDS says that Americans eat about 7 billion Hot Dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Take The Dog Poll Today!!!!
Coney Island Hot Dogs
Coney Island
B&W film showing Hot Dogs being cooked, served and eaten. Taken at Coney Island.
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Spotlight on A Hot Dog Program (DVD)
A Hot Dog Program
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
He's done an hour about hot dogs and hot dog shops across the United States. Another hour on flea markets. Ninety minutes about Pittsburgh's great commercial neighborhood called the Strip. You can catch can his "Sandwiches That You Will Like" on public television or on DVD. He's put together programs about pre-Disney amusement parks, really good ice cream places, "Stuff That's Gone" in western Pennsylvania, and, in a special called "Shore Things," he documented some of the non-environmental reasons why people like to go to the beach.
Grilling & Frying Hot Dogs
Grilling or frying a Hot Dog takes around 7 minutes to heat through. Letting the flames surround them for a brief time gives them that traditional grilled taste and blackened stripes.
Hot Dogs need not be grilled or fried naked. Try your favorite BBQ sauce or flavored oil on the grill and fry your Hot Dogs while you saute onions and peppers.
BBQ Your Hot Dogs
Famous Dog Stands
how many can you eat?
- Walter's Hot Dogs
- Since 1919 - 7 days a week Cortlandt Manor, New york
- Pink's Hot Dogs
- Since 1939 - 7 days a week Los Angeles, California
- Superdawg
- Since 1948 - 7 days a week Chicago, Illinois
- Todoroff's
- Since 1914 - 7 days a week Jackson, Michigan
- The Varsity
- Since 1928 - 6 locations around Atlanta, Georgia
- Fluky's
- Since 1929 Buffalo Grove and Lincolnwood, Illinois
- Ted's Hot Dogs
- Since 1927 8 Locations near Buffalo, New York and 1 location in Tempe, Arizona
- Hot dog Johnny's
- Since 1944 - open 7 days a week in Buttzville, New Jersey
Great Stuff on Amazon
Charcoal Companion Superior Chef 8-piece Tool Set
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Charcoal Companion Non-Stick Adjustable Sausage Grilling Basket
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
Lodge Manufacturing 410 Hibachi Iron Sportsman's Grill
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
Hot Dog on A Stick
On a stick really brings out the primal Hot Dog experience. Let the Hot Dogs warm near the flames and only pass then through the flame toward the end of cooking. You also can let them catch on fire in the campfire for that full rustic black flavor and taste, but be careful.
Using foil opens up a lot of possibilities. Double fold the foil making a pouch to hold not only the Hot Dogs but salsa, onions & peppers, summer squash & tomato sauce or precooked potato slices with a butter & garlic sauce. Heat in the coals till heated through.
Your Favorite Dog Stand
do you have a favorite dog stand?
If you have a favorite dog stand and they have a web site, share it with the Squidoo readers.
Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs
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Welcome to Byron's Hot Dog Haus
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what if no one made Hot Dogs
- Bar-S
- Bar-S began operations in 1981
- Cloverdale
- Cloverdale Foods Company has been around for over 90 years
- Dietz and Watson
- Dietz and Watson was founded in 1939
- Tyson
- Founded in the 1930's
- Hormel
- Founded in 1891
- Johnsonville
- Founded in 1945
- Oscar Mayer
- Founded in 1900
- Wimmers Meats
- Founded in 1934
Links to Hot Dog History
lots of stuff on the web
- Wikipedia
- As always Wikipedia presents a good over view.
- What's Cooking
- Lot's of info here about Hot Dog history.
- Chicago Hot Dog History
- A couple of guys got together and made a Hot Dog site.
Spotlight on Illustrated Grilling
Handymom's Guide to Grilling: The Fast, Easy Way to Smokin' Meals!
Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 07/12/2009)
More than just a catalog of recipes for the grill, this guide can help inexperienced grill cooks approach an intimidating medium with confidence, providing information on the essential--and not so essential--tools of the trade as well as tricks and tips.
Hot Dog Toppings
Most Hot Dogs get slapped with mustard and relish. You might be surprised how good they taste with dozens of other toppings. Try putting the Hot Dog into the bun first and then covering or smothering it with a ton of ingredients. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm
Sauer Kraut, Fresh Chopped Tomatoes, Avocado, Wassabi Mayo, Cheese, Sauted Mushrooms, Cucumber, Artichokes, Chili, Pickles, Peppers, Hot Peppers,Bacon, Olive Oil, Brown Mustard, Ketchup, Salsa and Green Salsa.
A Buddhist went up to a hot dog stand to place an order. " Make me one with everything" he said.
Hot Dog - Collectables
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A Danish Hot Dog Stand
a day in the life of a Danish Hot Dog vendor
Favorite Frankfurter Names
vote for your favorite
The Dog Book
leave a Hot Dog loving comment
Reggie_Marigold wrote...
Yum! Hot dogs with mustard and onions. Double Yum!!! I miss Wienerschnitze as I haven't been to one since a little girl. FUN lens.
Posted June 04, 2009
heipet wrote...
Stumbled this lens! Great work.
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Posted May 13, 2009
JoeyFrat wrote...
Yeah I don't think you can top a grilled hot dog in the summer with some chopped onions, relish, mustard, ketchup and a toasty bun. MMmmHHmmmm...
Posted March 16, 2009
Treasures-By-Brenda wrote...
You have managed to make me hungry for a hot dog. We only usually eat them during BBQ season and then they are quite yummy!
Brenda
Posted March 13, 2009
struwwelfranz wrote...
I have to admit I never have felt that strongly one way or another about this food item. So it's an achievement that you got me to read your lens!
Posted September 26, 2008
Hot Dogs
A hot dog (frankfurter, frank, wiener, weenie) is a moist sausage of soft, even texture and flavor, often made from mechanically recovered meat or meat slurry. Most types are fully cooked, cured or smoked. It is often placed hot in a special purpose soft, sliced hot dog bun. It may be garnished with mustard, ketchup, onion, mayonnaise, relish, cheese or chili. The flavor can be similar to a range of meat products from bland bologna to spicy German bockwurst varieties. Kosher hot dogs may be made from beef, chicken or turkey. Vegetarian hot dogs made from meat analogue are available.
Unlike other sausages which may be sold uncooked, hot dogs are always cooked. Unless spoiled, hot dogs can be eaten without cooking, although they are usually warmed before serving. Pregnant women should not eat hot dogs (or other pre-cooked foods) unless heated to 160-170°F (70-77°C) for two minutes to avoid Listeriosis, caused by bacteria which thrives at refrigerator temperatures, which can affect unborn children, or cause miscarriage or still birth.Food Safety During Pregnancy
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