The truth about the US’ most iconic food

As a teenager went to Nathan's on a HS trip. I think that what they sell today under that name, although OK, don't resemble what I ate in the 50's and the fries served at the counter with those dogs were outrageous also. Hebrew National are far better today. That said, the best "dirty water" hotdog, which were served from a hot dog cart in NYC, were Sabrett, smothered in onion sauce. Heartburn for sure but worth it.
 
The 1/4 pound sized Hebrew National all beef Kosher dog is the best hot available IMHO. Pick your toppings and cooking method, it makes no never mind. It's always the best around. For me; on the grill with a fair amount of char, toasted roll, brown deli mustard, katsup and a load of 1/2 dill pickles. A perfect match for an ice-cold beer and sides of your choice.
 
tripledipper said:
As a teenager went to Nathan's on a HS trip. I think that what they sell today under that name, although OK, don't resemble what I ate in the 50's and the fries served at the counter with those dogs were outrageous also. Hebrew National are far better today. That said, the best "dirty water" hotdog, which were served from a hot dog cart in NYC, were Sabrett, smothered in onion sauce. Heartburn for sure but worth it.
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Those blue and yellow umbrellas were as iconic as the Empire State Building.
"Dirty water hotdogs" :)
 
Heebs Nathans and Ball Park(beef). BTW Sams uses a larger Beef hotdog these days and still a buck fifty...No pork and chicken for me
 
Much as I hate "Whole Foods" they sell "uncured" hot dogs like 7 for $8. Don't remember the brand name but I gotta say best I have tasted. I bought them on impulse while letting the wife smash the grocery budget. Joe
 
jeffrefrig said:
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.
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When I shoot IDPA matches at Beaver Valley Rifle Pistol I sometimes stop at Brighton Hot Dogs after the match. If you're ever traveling west Bert's Hot Dog stand on 18, south of Burgettstown has the best footlongs....chili, cheese and onion!
 
The key to a good hotdog is the chili, most places fail miserably in that department, and Sonic drive-ins chili is some of the worst. The best hotdog chili I've found is in the frozen section at Braums Ice Cream stores. It's a little greasy buy if you drain the grease off it really does well on hotdogs but you definitely don't want to eat it straight out of a bowl! They sell a totally different chili for that.
 
Obviously no one here has tried a New Orleans foot long Lucky Dog. Served by an unwashed drug addict vendor from an antique push cart in the French Quarter of New Orleans. These things are delicious, especially when you've had too many Hurricanes from Pat O'Brien's or maybe a few hand grenades. You're muddled brain is thinking "I just need to get something on my stomach and I'll be OK". It usually gets to your stomach OK but after a while it finds it's way to some alley or Bourbon St. gutter with the remains of many others who thought just as you did. When I do eat a hot dog I mostly cook my own.
 
I don't know what brands they used but two of my favorites were from The Original Hot Dog shop in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh. A Pitt student favorite. A Super Dog with bacon, cheese, mustard, pickle, and onion.
And a (Greek dog) from Sam's Superior Restaurant in McKeesport. A Greek dog has mustard, onion and chili. The chili was not tomato sauce based. Not sweet. I'd love to know her, Katherine, the owners, recipe. It was unique.
Sadly both restaurants are now gone.
 
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