The truth about the US’ most iconic food

dsf said:
Brands aside, none should ever be doused with ketchup - never, ever.

In New England the buns we used were different than what I've seen everywhere else. Looked like two shortened slices of bread stuck together with just enough bulk at the bottom to fool you into believing the damn thing wouldn't split in two when you seated the Weiner.
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Some years ago there was a Dairy Queen locally that had that kind of bun. Haven't seen one sense. As for ketchup no way no how. Ketchup is an abomination on hotdogs. However I have been know to put a little salsa on a dog.
 
keith44spl said:
I had a close personal friend that had
work in a packing plant that made hotdogs...

He wouldn't eat one and told me I
wouldn't either if I known what was in 'em.

So, I took his word for it.

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Years ago a girl I worked with loved hot dogs, that is until she dated a guy that was a federal inspector at one those plants. Changed her mind real quick about hot dogs.
 
dsf said:
Brands aside, none should ever be doused with ketchup - never, ever..
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Please explain why.

What is the logic?

Do not assume I disagree with you.

And have you ever tried spicy giardiniera on a hot dog?
(Usually added to Italian beefs in Chicago.)
 
On the rare occasion that I have a hot dog it's Nathan's or Hebrew National with mustard, dill relish, and sometimes onions and cheddar. I try not to think about what's in them - except the Hebrew National - those are Kosher, so no "naughty bits."
 
UncleEd said:
Please explain why.

What is the logic?

Do not assume I disagree with you.

And have you ever tried spicy giardiniera on a hot dog?
(Usually added to Italian beefs in Chicago.)
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I went to college downstate Il about 5 decades back and made it up to Chicago for San Genarro a few times - so, yes. But I'm from New England and even the mild was a little too spicey for me. Made my nose run, but worth it!

No ketchup because it's loaded with sugar, really kills the taste of anything it's slopped on but especially a good dog. Can't imagine putting it on sausage.
 
Rustyt1953 said:
Ain't just snouts.

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Not sure if this is true, NPR did a story on it awhile back saying so. That restaurants served up pork rectum as calamari. Evidently looks quite the same when sliced up. They mentioned it retained a hint of the "bouquet" of its origins, despite whatever garlic and butter, spices may have been used to disguise its earlier function.
 
While I said I love Natrhan's, the truth of the matter is that hot dogs and any processed meats are really bad for you, raising blood pressure and overloading you with sodium. Still......:)
 
I made my money slingin' wienies in 11th & 12th grades at the original Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe, the go-to fast food in New Brighton and most of Beaver County, PA. We used Luger hot dogs, now Beaver Falls meats, if it's still running. I prefer the Hebrew Nat'l brand when I buy at the grocery store, but rarely. I have some dead cow for tonight. Pig lips & snouts just doesn't sound natural.
PSA: if you must use ketchup, use Heinz.
 
The carts outside building supply stores have the best dogs
"I'll take mine with onion and ketchup and mayo please , ok throw some bacon on for an extra buck
Two Pepsis to wash it down with please
8.50? Here's 10 thanks ,keep it. Thanks"
Then drive back to site forgetting why I went to the lumber yard in the first place
 
I like Nathan's and Hebrew National best. I recently bought an air fryer because I saw a YouTube video about cooking hot dogs in one. Apparently, you score each one with a few cuts which allow it to open up and fry up with crispy edges. I haven't tried it yet. If this doesn't work out, I like my dogs and brats grilled. BTW, as far as toppings, I like raw onions, mustard, homemade chili, slaw, and some Texas Pete. YUM, YUM!!
Larry
 
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BC38 said:
To each his own. I like mine with a little ketchup, a little mustard, and either sour kraut OR a little sweet relish.

And I don't really care what "cuts" of meat are in them.
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I was just picturing a ketchup dressed dog being held high with a "from my cold dead hands" caption. ;)
 
LoboGunLeather said:
I enjoy a good tube steak, but only if it is grilled crispy. I usually pass on boiled hot dogs.
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I do like mine well done. At the very least, they need to "pop" when bit into.

Vienna Beef, Nathan's, and Hebrew National, please.

I never was a big fan of hot dogs until I lived in Chicago for a few years and had proper ones.
 
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