433453 Tue Aug 21 08:22:15 -0700 2007 154 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 2865513 August is taking its last furtive gasps on the East Coast, and as soon as it expires, so does the summer. That means there's only a couple more weeks where hot dogs will still be "in season," before its status will be relegated to the much maligned, "convenience food." So while there's still time, I ask you, how do YOU like to top your hot dogs? I love a good Jersey ripper, deep fried and topped with onions and mustard. Though I have to admit Southern dogs, grilled and topped with cole slaw, chili and/or bacon are also pretty unbelievable in their deliciosity! Even a cheap Thai hot dog, cut into florets, fried and dipped in sweet chili sauce is a satisfying treat. There's just too many options -- help me choose how to prepare summer's perfect food! Tue Aug 21 08:22:15 -0700 2007 68363 JungMann 1 2865576 Well, here in NY, sauerkraut and spicy mustard are the classic hot dog condiments. I like to add a good pickle relish. Then again, my brother swears by chili cheese dogs... I've never tried 'em. Tue Aug 21 08:34:58 -0700 2007 2865513 102095 vvvindaloo 2 2866337 Oh my.. never had a chili cheese dog? It's great fall and winter food! I'll make a simple dinner w/them: open faced with a hot dog on a slice of bread with some good chili, and then put some cheddar cheese and chopped onions on top! Yum! As for other hot dogs, I'm more of a cheeseburger person myself... but I really like a good hot dog at the movies or a ball game. I can't stand pickles or ketchup, but for some reason, at those places, all I want on my dog is ketchup, mustard and relish. At home, if I'm in the mood for a hot dog, I'll put mayo, mustard, american cheese and sliced onions on them. Have eaten them that way since I was a child. Tue Aug 21 11:16:49 -0700 2007 2865576 41781 lilyalli 3 2866579 I know, I know. I just can't see myself putting cheese on a hot dog. BTW- I should have mentioned my obsessive love of Yankee Stadium Jumbo dogs with mustard, ketchup and relish... it must be a baseball thing! Tue Aug 21 12:06:43 -0700 2007 2866337 102095 vvvindaloo 1 2865590 In Chicago hot dogs are always in season. My favorite toppings: #1 mustard, white onions, pickle relish, tomato, sport peppers, celery salt and a dill pickle spear. aka a "Chicago Style Dog" #2 chili, cheddar cheese, white onions #3 american cheese, jalapenos, white onion, sriracha All of the above preferably made with a grilled kosher hotdog. Best Kosher is my favorite brand. Tue Aug 21 08:37:42 -0700 2007 2865513 26725 swsidejim 2 2866737 Although I am not a fan of Chicago's version of pizza, a Chicago style dog is hot dog perfection. Tue Aug 21 12:41:27 -0700 2007 2865590 75002 Megiac 3 2866896 I am in complete agreement regarding "Chicago Style" pizza, give me a thin crust pizza anyday. Tue Aug 21 13:12:10 -0700 2007 2866737 26725 swsidejim 4 4113639 Ditto Sat Oct 18 19:37:36 -0700 2008 2866896 196419 Kate is always hungry 1 2865615 Bacon wrapped hot dog with avocados & sour cream (sometimes with salsa) Hot dog with diced cucumbers, melted cheddar and a bit of cream cheese Both on a lightly toasted bun! Tue Aug 21 08:42:45 -0700 2007 2865513 52588 pacz 2 2871353 Yummy. That sounds great. Wed Aug 22 16:24:41 -0700 2007 2865615 64215 cimui 2 2889037 Ooh that first one is making my mouth water. Tue Aug 28 08:48:49 -0700 2007 2865615 26570 looloopoo 1 2865635 Mayo over a grilled hotdog and toasted bun Tue Aug 21 08:46:32 -0700 2007 2865513 119746 garthcooks73 1 2865636 Tough to beat an LA bacon-wrapped dog with grilled onions and peppers, mustard, mayo and a bit of hot sauce. Great after a ballgame or a night on the town. Definitely like them better than what I got in Chicago, but I think it's just a regional comfort food thing. At home, I'm simple, but a little weird. Diced white onion, a mixture of ketchup and tapatio, and maybe a little guacamole. Tue Aug 21 08:46:32 -0700 2007 2865513 76461 MeAndroo 2 2885920 those hot dogs are great! me and my friends call them ghetto dogs. my friend made some at home one time, what was funny is that she bought all the stuff at whole foods. so it turned out to the an all natural ghetto dog. tasted fantastic. better quality ingredients i guess. gourmet ghetto dog i suppose. how i usually eat them. and i usual eat them at dodger baseball games. deli mustard and white onion. i hardly ever get relish or ketchup. mayo is a good choice too. Mon Aug 27 11:14:08 -0700 2007 2865636 72668 phant0omx 3 2885945 I just still can't wrap my mind around these mayo dogs. Do you put anything else on the bun besides mayo? And how much mayo do you use? I'm eager to attempt this. Mon Aug 27 11:20:14 -0700 2007 2885920 68363 JungMann 3 4119209 G-Dogs! man i thought i was the only one that called them that, i just shortened the name. they are the best though. i also like putting rough chopped dill pickles tomatoes and onions Tue Oct 21 13:19:43 -0700 2008 2885920 149234 striker7330 1 2865651 My Mexican family way is with grilled onions & jalapenos, mayo and cotija cheese. Tue Aug 21 08:50:28 -0700 2007 2865513 81377 mrszondo 1 2865748 Unless I ever find myself in Cincinnati again, the only thing that will go on my dogs is mustard (or maybe hot sauce). If i'm back in Cincinnati, give me mustard, chili, diced onions and about a cup of finely shredded cheese (aka a cheese coney). Tue Aug 21 09:12:16 -0700 2007 2865513 12821 ESNY 1 2865753 Grilled all beef kosher dog wrapped in fried bologna with onions and deli mustard Sounds like lunch today for me!!! Tue Aug 21 09:13:43 -0700 2007 2865513 11562 Hue 1 2865765 Brown mustard and sauerkraut. Honourable mention goes to a Chicago dog "dragged through the garden"... though the pickle gets eaten separately. I live in LA. People here eat onions on their dogs. I think it's absolutely disgusting, but to each his own, as long as I can get my kraut. Tue Aug 21 09:17:27 -0700 2007 2865513 10811 Das Ubergeek 1 2865776 In summer, a good Saugy (Rhode Island's own hot dog, natural casing, divine, DH and I buy them by the 5# package) grilled, with brown mustard only. Rest of the year, split, broiled with sharp cheddar and bacon. Tue Aug 21 09:19:04 -0700 2007 2865513 14164 sheiladeedee 1 2865793 the toronto way... grilled on a bbq. served on one of those yellow buns with poppyseeds. condiments: bbq sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, mayo, hot sauce, relish, pickled peppers, and onions. ....and yes...i like all of them. Tue Aug 21 09:22:59 -0700 2007 2865513 90553 rayrayray 2 2865855 Cheddar or pepper Jack, mayonnaise, mustard and kraut for me (and onions if I'm in the mood). Mrs. O wants cheese, sweet relish and ketchup. We both like them cooked any way you can - grilled is best, but if it ain't grilling weather, I'll just split the dogs, insert slices of cheese, and nuke'em. Years ago we ran an every-weekend crafts-fair/flea market thingy, and our first and best vendor was an old guy who sold weenies out of a crock pot - $1.50 for regular dogs, $2 for Polish. All he had was mustard, ketchup and relish, but we lived on those dogs most weekends. Tue Aug 21 09:33:15 -0700 2007 2865793 11478 Will Owen 2 2866689 I never realized how ubiquitous mayo is as a topping for hot dogs. Especially on an LA dog! I may have to try it tonight. I didn't realize, either, that Toronto had poppyseed buns. They're an absolute rarity in New York; I can only have them when I go to Chicago. Mayo and hotdogs...I just can't get over it! Tue Aug 21 12:29:55 -0700 2007 2865793 68363 JungMann 3 2905109 I cannot imagine a hot dog without mayo unless it is the version of chili dog known as, to denizens of Clinton County, NY and Burlington, VT as a Michigan. Other than that mayo is a must. Sun Sep 02 15:05:22 -0700 2007 2866689 10285 Candy 4 3553051 On the way to Fort Ticonderoga to expose a grand child to early American history, I came upon the Michigan and was converted. It is the tastiest ever but not known or understood in most areas. Wed Apr 02 09:46:22 -0700 2008 2905109 11468 feelinpeckish 2 2973082 rayrayray, how dare you mention TO street meat without specifying CORN relish! Mon Sep 24 22:53:12 -0700 2007 2865793 12135 John Manzo 3 3552992 I agree completely! I love the corn relish, Toronto is one of my favorite places to buy a hot dog from a street vendor! They have great toppings. My choice of dog toppings are: ketchup (just never get sick of ketchup on a hot dog, don't care of there are Chowhounds out there who will never accept me for what I like on a dog....), mustard, olives, lots of corn relish, and the hot banana peppers (again, lots). oohh, this close to hopping in the car and returning to TO! Wed Apr 02 09:30:01 -0700 2008 2973082 89969 moh 1 2865799 There's a place in CT called Super Duper Weenie which serves my most favorite dog...the Chicagoan Dog. Similar to swidejim's response...the dog comes with L,T, mustard, celery salt, hot relish, and a pickle....OMG it is soooo good. Tue Aug 21 09:24:12 -0700 2007 2865513 82143 amanda3571 1 2865850 As long as it's a good quality dog, I like them various ways. Whichever strikes my fancy at the moment. I especially like them with grilled onions and peppers, They must either be fried in margarine or butter or else grilled. I like to slice them into good baked beans. Raw onions, sweet pickle relish, mustard, and ketchup. Hot pepper relish, ketchup; I also like a good bun. Sometimes the old fashioned New England buns.(The kind that everyone eats lobster in) but I really prefer a nice soft sub roll. Another favorite is with tomatos, lettuce, onions, cheese and mayo. So, the sky's the limit on dogs. They're just such an all American food. Tue Aug 21 09:32:18 -0700 2007 2865513 40385 othervoice 1 2865856 The Flo's Special ! (google it!) Tue Aug 21 09:33:41 -0700 2007 2865513 13137 jackattack 2 4118548 I would kill to have one of those right now...ugh. Tue Oct 21 09:44:40 -0700 2008 2865856 220914 krisrishere 1 2865877 My perfect dog is grilled, topped with chili,white onion,relish,ketchup,mustard & a few sprinkles of sharp cheddar. Mmmmmm... Tue Aug 21 09:37:44 -0700 2007 2865513 40018 andlulu 1 2865926 The Korean Way: Steamed white rice on the side, with piles of kimchi on top. I grew up in the Midwest thinking this was a weird combo I'd invented, and hid it from my friends because I was embarrassed. Imagine my delight when I went to Hawaii and discovered that every corner convenience store/gas station sells little take-out containers of this exact combo! Tue Aug 21 09:48:09 -0700 2007 2865513 120988 jhuston 2 2865951 Makes perfect sense to me. Kimchi = fancy sauerkraut. I haven't tried that yet, but I'm gonna. Thanks for the tip! Tue Aug 21 09:52:13 -0700 2007 2865926 11478 Will Owen 3 2866487 Don't overlook the rice, either. Its midly mellow sweetness complements the salty hot dog flavor perfectly! Oh yum. Tue Aug 21 11:48:30 -0700 2007 2865951 120988 jhuston 4 2870985 even if you don't eat it as a bento (err...sorry... toshira) a hot dog with kimchee on it (in a bun) is hard to beat Wed Aug 22 14:38:25 -0700 2007 2866487 57890 KaimukiMan 3 2969708 I just tried kimchi on a split halfsmoke. I don't think I can ever go back to sauerkraut. Mon Sep 24 05:47:46 -0700 2007 2865951 12359 monkeyrotica 1 2866517 diced kimchi bbq sauce (but only for deep-fried hot dogs) ketchup and horseradish sauce Carmelized onions with wasabi Tue Aug 21 11:53:12 -0700 2007 2865513 11583 ipsedixit 1 2866519 My preference is for the signature southern dog - mustard, slaw, chili, and onion, on either a steamed or toasted hot dog roll. Tue Aug 21 11:53:47 -0700 2007 2865513 66182 breadbox 1 2866563 What a great topic! I love hot dogs but my favorite is a Nathan's, boiled then grilled, served on a soft, top slice bun with chili(no beans), slaw and ketchup. BTW, a hot dog with chili and slaw is Carolina style, it can be hard to find slaw out of the Carolinas. I will not eat a hot dog without slaw! If I get a craving when traveling I have to find a KFC for my slaw fix. Tue Aug 21 12:02:41 -0700 2007 2865513 100727 hipquest 2 3552635 The "Carolina Style" dog as served at Dick's Dogs in Wilson and Snoopy's in Raleigh still rules - but I've been making my own lately, and as Hotdoglover recommends Best Products dogs, I'll be picking up a package of those from my Morton Williams market soon. (Boiled first to take the chill off, then gently pan-sauteed to get color all over, and fully bring out the flavor.) As well, the newest find is that slaw made from the recipe on the back of the Dole's pre-pack bag comes out tasting just right, and when you add your mustard, fine-chopped onions, and heated chili from the House of Hormel, well, no need to head south! Wed Apr 02 07:52:30 -0700 2008 2866563 17015 bob192 1 2866642 Either with yellow mustard on a potato bun or grilled with BBQ sauce, again, on a potato bun. Tue Aug 21 12:18:49 -0700 2007 2865513 82243 ArikaDawn 1 2866666 There's a hot dog season? :) Here in Toronto, "street meat" (aka a grilled hot dog on yellow bun bought from a street vendor) is a year-round treat. The vendors just bundle up and keep on grilling even when the weather is well below freezing. I always top mine with hot mustard, hot peppers, green olives, sliced pickles and a few dribbles of Sriracha sauce. Mmmmm. The Boy swears by bacon bits, but I disagree. Tue Aug 21 12:23:48 -0700 2007 2865513 111113 tartiflette 2 2866728 I agree....hot dog season is all year round for me. As far as toppings go, it all depends on the type of hot dog and time of year. I prefer an all beef dog (Pearl) with spicy brown mustard and onions. For a regular hot dog it's yellow mustard, relish and celery salt. In the fall and winter it's chilli dog topped with shredded cheese. Tue Aug 21 12:39:23 -0700 2007 2866666 11222 Infomaniac 3 2866838 A fried egg. Delciously unhealthy. Of course I think a fried or poached egg improves everything. Tue Aug 21 13:02:16 -0700 2007 2866728 90312 wanderluster 4 2866924 I like to cut up hot dogs and pan fry them and then mix with my scrambled eggs. Tue Aug 21 13:18:37 -0700 2007 2866838 11222 Infomaniac 5 2866945 I actually used to do that with mac 'n cheese. Tue Aug 21 13:22:04 -0700 2007 2866924 11583 ipsedixit 6 2867594 With a good quality dog, I bet that would taste good. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks Tue Aug 21 16:32:56 -0700 2007 2866945 11222 Infomaniac 4 2867138 Fried egg on burger is pure heaven (esp if you add bacon and cheese to the equation)... I'll have to give it a try on a 'dog to see if it's equally good. Tue Aug 21 14:08:15 -0700 2007 2866838 111113 tartiflette 2 2869076 I've always liked my street meat with a bit of ketchup and mayo, plain. However, I also like my chili dogs and a bit of lettuce doesn't hurt. Wed Aug 22 07:29:13 -0700 2007 2866666 10980 Blueicus 1 2867150 With chili con carne and pimento cheese. Sounds wierd, but it's divine. Tue Aug 21 14:10:19 -0700 2007 2865513 71196 dalaimama 1 2867237 Great thread! Will have to try some of these. I am a bit of a purist- I like my dogs grilled well done, served on a toasted NE style roll with mustard. Sometimes I add Howards piccalilli or Howards red pepper relish. So good. I like Pearl hot dogs ( local) on the grill. If not grilling, I l ike a natural casing steamed in beer- love the snap! Tue Aug 21 14:36:16 -0700 2007 2865513 11057 macca 1 2867256 I only eat turkey hot dogs but I top mine with cheese, mayo, dijon mustard, splash of ketchup and onions..yummy! I grill my dog along with my bun.. Tue Aug 21 14:43:10 -0700 2007 2865513 97452 Beach Chick 1 2867727 I've never cared much for Chicago style hot dogs (just too many toppings at once.) At home, I'll do hot dogs one of two ways: -Grilled, with onion, relish, ketchup and mustard; -Boiled with chili, cheese and onion. Tue Aug 21 17:12:06 -0700 2007 2865513 24644 Vexorg 2 2868868 I thought I didn't like Chicago-style hot dogs either until I took it a little easier on the toppings. When you put so much tomato and onion that the whole thing is falling apart, you can't taste the hot dog and everything is a mess. But if you put just enough to compliment, it is a perfect hot dog that I could eat for lunch any day. Wed Aug 22 06:11:47 -0700 2007 2867727 68363 JungMann 3 2869315 Maybe that was why I didn't like them as much as I thought I would either. There's just stuff everywhere, and any given bite might have a ton of peppers and mustard with little bun, depending on how crazy the toppings are. This is the one I got from Wiener's Circle in Chicago. http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2233973100046913589VpJmXW Wed Aug 22 08:34:32 -0700 2007 2868868 76461 MeAndroo 4 2869579 That doesn't even look edible. The tomatoes should be wedged, there's way too much pepper, not enough onion and I didn't see any celery salt. I like a dog with two tomato wedges, a thin slice of pickle, 3-4 peppers, some onion, relish, mustard and celery salt. Each bite is perfectly balanced and delicious. Wed Aug 22 09:38:11 -0700 2007 2869315 68363 JungMann 5 2870922 This was some kind of specialty of theirs, and the place that my Chicago based buddy took me. Maybe they had an off day, or were busy, but whatever the reason, it's a good thing I have a big mouth. I managed to eat it without spilling all over the place. I'll give them another shot if I'm ever back there, but I'd rather just eat deep dish. Wed Aug 22 14:25:27 -0700 2007 2869579 76461 MeAndroo 6 2886034 Those tomatoes don't even look like they'd pass muster at Burger King. No matter how you slice them, I'd toss 'em. Way too pink and mealy looking. Mon Aug 27 11:40:59 -0700 2007 2870922 24421 Panini Guy 1 2867749 arnold's steamed (not toasted) bun nathan's natural casing beef hebrew national deli mustard sabrett's onions b & g dill (not sweet) relish, optional Tue Aug 21 17:17:43 -0700 2007 2865513 10730 byrd 1 2868648 You have to visit Quebec and try a "Hot Dog Michigan" - this is a hot dog with a chili-like (but not chili!) sauce; it's more like a cross between chili and a very thick spaghetti sauce. Wed Aug 22 01:48:05 -0700 2007 2865513 48210 KevinB 1 2868653 Growing up in Allentown, Pa I have to mention Yocco's, the hot dog king. A well done dog with brown mustard, raw onions (extra please) and chili sauce. Best when paired with a side of pireogies (deep fried) of course. Oh I have such a craving now. Wed Aug 22 02:03:27 -0700 2007 2865513 70838 taryn 2 2869298 I was never a fan of the Chicago dog, a/k/a the salad dog. But after having them frequently from a guy who opened up and served them near me, I aquired a taste for them. The milder Vienna Beef frank goes well with the other ingredients and doesn't overpower them. A more well seasoned frank like Best's (New Jersey, not Chicago) Nathan's, Sabrett, Boars Head, or Hebrew National would overpower the ingredients and throw everything out of balance. For these franks, which I prefer to Vienna, all you need is a good brown deli mustard. This is how I enjoy a spicy, kosher style all beef dog 90% of the time. A milder, German style beef and pork dog is more conducive to condiments. I love the relish at Rutt's Hut or the chili at the Hot Grill, Libby's, Father & Son, Manny's and other fine Jersey hot dog joints. Wed Aug 22 08:30:50 -0700 2007 2868653 11964 hotdoglover 3 2886345 Hotdoglover - Until I got to your post my hotdog craving was in check - How I miss the "north jersey" hotdog locations - Need to make a road trip to Rutt's Hutt soon! OR maybe Libby's for a hot dog "all the way" Mon Aug 27 12:51:45 -0700 2007 2869298 71929 tuxedo 4 2888651 Was just at Libby's. Great dogs and a great view of the Falls. Tue Aug 28 07:05:56 -0700 2007 2886345 11964 hotdoglover 5 2891975 very jealous - mouth is watering - come on summer hurry up and end so the roads will clear up! Wed Aug 29 06:19:00 -0700 2007 2888651 71929 tuxedo 1 2869306 The best hot dog toppings are the ones that you grew up with. Wed Aug 22 08:32:42 -0700 2007 2865513 53967 chrisinroch 2 3552957 I dunno. My hot dog horizons have expanded widely since childhood with travel and age. I look forward to further new transcendental hot dog toppings in life. Wed Apr 02 09:23:01 -0700 2008 2869306 93538 Passadumkeg 1 2870182 In Rhode Island we have small independently owned places that sell "New York System" hot dogs. I don't know how they got that name, because I've never seen anything like them in NY. They're about the size of your ring finger. When you order them "all the way," they come with a thin chili sauce, mustard and onions. Rhode Islanders affectionately refer to them as "gaggers." I can easily eat three of them -- and most men have four or five. Every once in a while I have a tremendous craving for them. And if I bring them into my car, I can smell those glorious onions for days. Wed Aug 22 11:44:55 -0700 2007 2865513 120945 ccferg 2 2872201 When my husband was growing up in Cumberland - late 50s and early 60s - there was a weiner shop on every corner, 3 for 25 cents. He'd ride his bike to bookstores in Providence and Pawtucket, stopping every few miles for another threesome. Funny, I don't think he's had one in years... Wed Aug 22 21:25:11 -0700 2007 2870182 14164 sheiladeedee 2 4113645 When I lived in Middletown I used to love a joint in Newport called Ben's Chili Dogs. Actually any of the "Hot Wiener Joints" were good for 3 or 4 "Gut busters." Talk about addicting...especially with onions, the sauce they passed off as "chili" and cheese sauce. I wonder if Ben's delivers to Syracuse. Sat Oct 18 19:40:54 -0700 2008 2870182 226942 al b. darned 1 2870208 not sure if this is a seattle thing..but at 2 in the morning when all the bars and clubs are closing, nothing hits the spot like a grilled polish topped with cream cheese and carmelized onions. sounds weird, but tastes ridiculously good. Wed Aug 22 11:52:43 -0700 2007 2865513 56183 soypower 1 2870375 I'm not a big fan of just regular hot dogs. On the rare occasion when I eat one I put ketchup, mustard, relish and onion on it. I much prefer a brat or Polish sausage on a fat bun with brown mustard, onion and sauerkraut. I also like "Fanestil's Dinner Franks," which are fat stubby little dogs with casings that come out of Emporia, Kansas. We cook them on the grill and then cut them in two lengthwise and eat them on hamburger buns with hamburger toppings--cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle, ketchup, mustard, mayo. I've enjoyed them since I was a kid. You can't buy them up here so whenever I'm at my folks house in Kansas I pick up a few packages to bring home with me and stick in the freezer. Wed Aug 22 12:29:06 -0700 2007 2865513 32586 revsharkie 1 2871259 doesn't matter as long as there's no ketchup on it. Ketchup belongs on the lowly hamburger, not on the supreme hot dog. Wed Aug 22 15:52:21 -0700 2007 2865513 49180 jpschust 2 2909283 I think ketchup is one of those "gateway" condiments. I have fond memories of ketchup on the dogs of my youth, but at a certain point, a child's mind matures and a little switch goes off in their heads that flips from "ketchup" to "mustard." There's no going back after that. There's a little greasy spoon in Pennsylvania where they split their dogs down the middle, put a wad of cheddar in the split, wrap the dog back up with a strip of bacon pinned with toothpicks, and deep fry the whole mess. Delicious, but you feel like you need to take a shower afterwards. It's like you've done something obscene. Tue Sep 04 11:33:19 -0700 2007 2871259 12359 monkeyrotica 3 4113671 I have never put ketchup on a hot dog, and I LOVE ketchup. When I was a kid (in Chicago), about 4 1/2 or 5 years old, I ate mustard on my hot dogs for about a week, then I decided it was superfluous on a hot dog. I guess my mustard switch went on and then off, forever. Even now, I eat my red hots plain. A hot dog is such a personal experience--I don't really care how others dress their dogs. I prefer to savor the snappy spiciness free of condiments. Regarding mayonaise: I saw a woman ahead of me at a chuck wagon buffet order a hot dog. I couldn't believe what I saw. She didn't put just a shmear of mayo on the poor dog, she inundated it with multiple dollops of mayo. Sat Oct 18 19:59:21 -0700 2008 2909283 196419 Kate is always hungry 1 2871413 Perfect question for this week... as I am hosting my annual WienerFest. It's WienerFest 6... All tubular meats: All day. (okay my Fest also includes sausages and wursts) I've got an assortment of mustards... I'm making a batch of classic Sabretts Onions. And classic Italian Peppers & Onions. Sauerkraut. No chili however. Usually does well with the crowd. Wed Aug 22 16:47:47 -0700 2007 2865513 28006 Jennalynn 1 2871609 The ultimate hot dog would be a all beef dog in a natural casing with Bertmans ballpark mustard, onions and a lot of sauerkraut. Ive never had a Chicago style dog, but it does sound good. Wonders what a Super-dog would taste like with ketchup,..............( just kidding, swsidejim) Wed Aug 22 18:05:53 -0700 2007 2865513 22220 Kelli2006 2 2872223 Japanese mayo, seaweed, dikon (radish). Wed Aug 22 21:40:40 -0700 2007 2871609 15845 JWh 2 2872621 good one, sometimes when no one is looking, and I am in the "safety" of my own home, I do the unthinkable and have a hotdog with ketchup, american cheese, onion, and jalapenos. having the ketchup on the hotdog is perhaps a flashback to when I was 8 and it was "acceptable" to do so. ; ) Thu Aug 23 05:23:54 -0700 2007 2871609 26725 swsidejim 2 2905027 kelli...couldn't agree more...kraut (should be warm), onions and a nice spicy mustard are all a good dog could ask for Sun Sep 02 14:19:11 -0700 2007 2871609 50037 jungleboy 1 2875062 Hot, well prepared sauerkraut.(Sauerkraut should be from a bag or jar, never a can, should be rinsed, braised in onions sauteed in a suitable fat, dashed with a little beer or white wine, and seasoned as you prefer; I like black pepper and caraway seeds in mine, even on a dog). Thu Aug 23 14:35:47 -0700 2007 2865513 13819 Karl S 1 2875359 I just like mine charred to a crisp and then topped with a good helping of ketchup and mustard - plain Jane but it's the way to go! Mmmm...summer should never leave. Thu Aug 23 15:45:37 -0700 2007 2865513 112406 Chew on That 2 4119135 I take this back...sport peppers and relish on hot dogs are delicious! Tue Oct 21 12:54:21 -0700 2008 2875359 112406 Chew on That 1 2875439 grilled onions, mustard, and sauerkraut. I'll take relish on a rare day, though. Chili or ketchup on a hot dog is repugnant. Thu Aug 23 16:03:55 -0700 2007 2865513 115828 hotteacher1976 1 2875765 I have to admit, I have a soft spot for that yellow "hot dog relish." How do they make it yellow -- is it just mixed with yellow mustard or is it some kind of food dye? Thu Aug 23 17:34:12 -0700 2007 2865513 120945 ccferg 2 2875918 tumeric. Thu Aug 23 19:02:32 -0700 2007 2875765 13819 Karl S 3 2876640 That's nice to know. Makes it a little easier to justify. Fri Aug 24 05:05:27 -0700 2007 2875918 120945 ccferg 1 2876122 Marconi Hot or Mild Giardiniera Thu Aug 23 20:25:58 -0700 2007 2865513 121691 joboy23 1 2880850 In my perfect world I would have three hot dogs on my plate, all grilled well done 1. Topped with spicy mustard & sauerkraut on a toasted bun (preferably potato) 2. Placed atop melted american cheese (on a toasted bun) with yellow mustard and relish 3. Topped with cheese sauce and fake chili (WaWa style) I also grew up cutting up hot dog pieces and mixing them into my Kraft mac & cheese. Never realized until I got older that not too many people did it (and many found it repulsive. Nothing like those cheesy hot dog bits, though.... mmmmm.... Sat Aug 25 12:22:20 -0700 2007 2865513 12365 jessicheese 2 3552764 I got through university on KD and hot dogs, KD and tuna, or just plain KD! And I had four roommates who ate the same, and we all loved it. Wed Apr 02 08:32:18 -0700 2008 2880850 48210 KevinB 1 2882120 Split dogs part way, fill split with hot mashed potatoes (instant -gasp!- or leftover) and top with a generous line of yellow mustard. Into broiler on medium 'til taters start to brown around the edges. Sun Aug 26 01:06:53 -0700 2007 2865513 64823 OldDog 1 2883579 I was at Angel Stadium today and got a hot dog and a little tub of what I thought was sauerkraut -- imagine my horror when I found out it was onions! Sun Aug 26 16:00:04 -0700 2007 2865513 10811 Das Ubergeek 1 2886261 I think the roll is really important. I don't like a hot dog that isn't in what is often called a "New England roll." It's slit on the top. You can grill both sides of it (I prefer to do it in a frying pan with butter rather than on the outdoor grill), it's a better ratio of bread to dog, and it makes a great platform for condiments. Mon Aug 27 12:27:35 -0700 2007 2865513 120945 ccferg 2 4113651 I agree about the bun. Any hot dog tastes better on a grilled/toasted New England bun. Imagine my surprise when I started going with my wife and found she never heard of one! (but then to her, a hot dog was boiled and served on a cold bun.) Sat Oct 18 19:46:12 -0700 2008 2886261 226942 al b. darned 1 2891219 A light spreading of mayonaise on the bun, lightly sprinkle finely shredded chedar cheese on the mayo, put the grilled/steamed/broiled hotdog in the bun, it will start to melt the cheese, squirt on a line of spicy brown mustard, on one side of the mustard line spread sweet relish, on the other side spoon on diced white onions mixed with chopped cilantro. Serve 2 of these with Lays or Ruffles plain potato chips and an ice cold beer. Hot Dog! Tue Aug 28 19:26:14 -0700 2007 2865513 120398 winkchow 2 2892016 There used to be a deli in Queens NY called Pastrami King that served great dogs from the griddle (they always had a supply that were well done). I went in one day and someone ordered a dog w/potato salad on top! It was outrageous. The good thing was that I was young then and worked at a dry cleaner for the summer so there wasn't too much damage done to my heart. Wed Aug 29 06:34:11 -0700 2007 2891219 64459 jnk 3 2899426 I am a true fan of the mustard, sweet relish, onions and kraut school. If I can't get all those ingredients it will be onions, relish... they have to be put on the top sliced buttered/toasted hot dog rolls only made for new england... Fri Aug 31 05:27:24 -0700 2007 2892016 12606 MeffaBabe 1 2899733 This may sound strange but, hummus makes an excellent hot dog topping. Fri Aug 31 07:32:04 -0700 2007 2865513 121761 bullygirl 1 2903015 Yellow mustard, sweet relish, and Kraft Cheddar Easy Cheese (spray cheese). Sat Sep 01 10:38:12 -0700 2007 2865513 12398 SuzyInChains 1 2904443 Vidalia onion mustard relish Sun Sep 02 08:28:05 -0700 2007 2865513 12296 steakman55 1 2905308 I'm pretty simple. Ketchup. Mustard. Relish. ALWAYS Then if I like the chili taht a place offers, I've gotta throw that on too, and if there's chili, I must put cheese.YUM Then Sun Sep 02 17:21:00 -0700 2007 2865513 93485 tatertotsrock 2 2905504 The toppings they use in Iceland are very good. Their cocktail sauce is like ketchup and mayo mixed, along with a type of sweet mustard, raw onions and those freeze dried onions in the can. The smoked lamb wiener is very tasty also. Sun Sep 02 19:29:48 -0700 2007 2905308 22235 otps 1 2905570 I love hot dogs (vegi dogs these days) ! I like to make Indian Chili Dogs - If you can find Jyoti brand Chhole (spiced garbanzos)...I cook it up and top my dogs with that - a strip of Sriacha instead of ketchup ! And of course...a bit of chopped white onion and mustard for sake of tradition. Sun Sep 02 20:25:44 -0700 2007 2865513 22477 jbyoga 1 2905574 check out www.the sneeze.com and look for 'freaky franks' for some unusual topping ideas~ Sun Sep 02 20:27:32 -0700 2007 2865513 22477 jbyoga 1 2905601 every summer here in massachsetts we have a charity event called the hod dog safari many vendors bring there signature hot dogs to this all you can eat hot dog orgy Sun Sep 02 20:48:12 -0700 2007 2865513 113619 foodperv 1 2908111 One that is unique to my corner of the world is the Sonoran style hot dog. As far as I know, they're not really found outside of Phoenix, Tucson, or Sonora Mexico. The bun is a bolillo roll, a bit more substantial than a regular hot dog bun, with a little bit of egginess to it. The hot dog is wrapped in bacon before cooking, then topped with mayo, chopped tomato, chopped onion, pinto beans, salsa verde, mushrooms, yellow and cotija cheese, and jalapeños. It makes the Chicago style dog look like an exercise in polite restraint. And oh, are they good! If I ever moved out of the area I'd have to make them at least once a month or I'd find myself back in the Valley asking the nice lady at the street cart for "Dos con todos, por favor" before I knew it Tue Sep 04 03:41:54 -0700 2007 2865513 10996 JK Grence the Cosmic Jester 2 2908919 That sounds amazing. Are they common in Arizona? I may have to fly out to Scottsdale and eat a few on the golf course! Tue Sep 04 09:47:53 -0700 2007 2908111 68363 JungMann 3 2909643 You won't find them in Scottsdale, it's too white there. They're found on carts at night in predominantly Hispanic parts of town. Tue Sep 04 12:59:38 -0700 2007 2908919 10996 JK Grence the Cosmic Jester 1 2909255 Bush's baked beans, saurkraut and spicy mustard! Tue Sep 04 11:23:43 -0700 2007 2865513 123164 kcijones001 2 2909528 The other day I took a sliced kosher dill pickle which fit well in the hot dog bun, with regular mustard. This was a great and fresher alternative to relish. Tue Sep 04 12:36:29 -0700 2007 2909255 121617 CHEFBUCK 1 2909614 dry canned tuna and tomoato sauce Tue Sep 04 12:54:44 -0700 2007 2865513 123164 kcijones001 2 2909653 I have heard it all. Is that good kcjones001? Tue Sep 04 13:02:00 -0700 2007 2909614 121617 CHEFBUCK 1 2910887 Sriracha, avocado, mayo, sweet onion Tue Sep 04 18:47:24 -0700 2007 2865513 17319 Feed Me 2 2912236 That combo sounds like it would be delicious on anything! Wed Sep 05 09:05:33 -0700 2007 2910887 68363 JungMann 3 2929121 Yup -- on ANYTHING Mon Sep 10 20:05:39 -0700 2007 2912236 17319 Feed Me 1 2911000 When I'm in NYC it's all about Gray's Papaya - kraut and brown mustard, light onions In LA it Chili cheese with onions baby! Costoco poilsh dog with brown mustard, onions and kraut. My favorite all time dog was the "Marylander" from Al's Hot Dogs on PCH in Redondo Beach. Vienna dog, topped with all of the following: home made "Cincinatti" style chili - no beans, cole slaw with celery seeds, freshly grated cheese and onions. I remember Mrs. "Al" would hand grate the cheese for each order. Al would have everything prepped and your dog would sit and while she was grating the cheese. It was so aggravating when you were hungry, but you knew it was worth the wait. They also made hand cut steak fries. I would never dare try that combo anywhere else. Trust me it was sublime. Sadly Al and Mrs. Al retired and as far as I know, their recipes were not passed down. Tue Sep 04 19:33:26 -0700 2007 2865513 106872 gaylenwaydelich 1 2911012 Chicago dog, or Texas style chili, mustard, onions ,and extra sharp cheddar cheese, oh and i had a killer dog once with chili, sauerkraut ,mustard, and onions...love those dogs Tue Sep 04 19:39:08 -0700 2007 2865513 89203 jword2001 2 2913971 Slightly melted American cheese, a few strips of avocado and tomato. Wed Sep 05 15:56:04 -0700 2007 2911012 115990 Anita Drink 1 2925894 Chili and cheese, or mustard and onions. In no case should a hot dog have mayo or ketchup. It's just plain immoral. My secret shame is that I like Wienerschnitzel's double-cheese chili dogs. I probably wouldn't eat their chili straight, but on hot dogs it is sublime. Mon Sep 10 01:05:05 -0700 2007 2865513 19148 aynrandgirl 1 2929212 Popped in to a little town called Eden in South Carolina memorable mostly because of this hot dog topped with chilli, yellow mustard, melted cheese slice and coleslaw! My all time favourite! Mon Sep 10 20:46:34 -0700 2007 2865513 101631 capetowngirlie 2 2929702 now thats a combination I have to try. Sounds great. Tue Sep 11 05:47:42 -0700 2007 2929212 26725 swsidejim 1 2930446 JungMann, I've been meaning to ask: where does one come across the famed Jersey ripper? I've never seen one. I'd like to. Tue Sep 11 09:11:11 -0700 2007 2865513 64215 cimui 2 2931419 Rutts Hut in Clifton NJ is famous for rippers/deep fried hotdogs http://www.roadfood.com/Reviews/Overview.aspx?RefID=1362 Tue Sep 11 12:55:51 -0700 2007 2930446 22220 Kelli2006 3 2931894 MIami here....and we have all the latin american ways in which to serve hot dogs. My favorite is the Venesuelan way with a ketchup mayo mix, crushed potato chips it is delicious Tue Sep 11 14:36:02 -0700 2007 2931419 123233 Miamicooks 2 2933850 Nedick's also serves a decent approximation, I think. Wed Sep 12 07:45:56 -0700 2007 2930446 68363 JungMann 2 2934335 Thanks, Kelli and JungMann. =) Wed Sep 12 09:40:44 -0700 2007 2930446 64215 cimui 1 2966736 Nathan's dinner size, broiled until almost completely black regular white bun Gulden's spicy brown mustard chopped onion cheddar cheese strips cole slaw And I agree - hot dogs are year-round food in Florida! Sat Sep 22 17:11:37 -0700 2007 2865513 27357 PDeveaux 1 2973143 I was in CT this summer and found a little hotdog stand called Chez Jaque, and they had fondue dogs. A basic hotdog with a thick fondue spread upon it. IT WAS AWESOME. Usually I like.. a little mayo, a lot of cheese, and some sliced raw onion. mmmmm coconutgoddess http://www.coconutgoddess.typepad.com/foiedevie/ Mon Sep 24 23:52:50 -0700 2007 2865513 129108 coconutgoddess 2 3005106 OK, I guess I'm alone on this. Like Mario (and most Italians) I don't think cheese belongs on fish. I don't think it belongs on hot dogs either. (Ketchup and cheese for burgers; mustard and onions for dogs.) Thu Oct 04 13:36:29 -0700 2007 2973143 120945 ccferg 1 3550538 It's probably quite strange but the other night I was looking for an alternative to the standard ketchup/ mustard dog at home and pulled out some "greek style" hummus (with garlic, lemon, and oregano) Put that on one side of the top of the dog and a bit of spicy mustard on the other side dwon in the bun and it made delicious dogs. Though of course, chili, onions, and a mustard Relish like they served at the T Room http://lynchburgvirginia.blogspot.com/2005/11/texas-inn-lynchburgs-most-famous.html when I lived there is the definite favorite. Tue Apr 01 14:22:40 -0700 2008 2865513 179887 agoia 1 3551559 Norwegian style: with mayo shrimp salad w/ peas and small diced boiled potatoes mixed in. Holy guacamole! Tue Apr 01 19:33:44 -0700 2008 2865513 93538 Passadumkeg 1 3552682 Brats are a huge thing in Wisconsin-the big thing is to boil them in beer and onions, grill, and put kraut and mustard on top. Sounds like Spring! Wed Apr 02 08:04:35 -0700 2008 2865513 171426 jenniegirl 1 3552994 A Maine neon red steamed "red snappah" on a soft stemed roll w/ diced onion and Raye's stone ground mustard. "Wicked good!" Wed Apr 02 09:30:21 -0700 2008 2865513 93538 Passadumkeg 1 3553370 This is a bit of a digression, but when in Vienna a few years back, I bought a street hot dog - a sausage really. Mustard is the only condiment available. What makes it interesting is the way it's served. The bun is not split; instead, it's impaled on a thin vertical cone, pulled off, inverted, filled with mustard, and then the sausage is slid in. You eat it vertically, and there's no chance of spilling condiments on your shirt. Unique idea! Wed Apr 02 10:56:34 -0700 2008 2865513 48210 KevinB 2 3557280 At the Helsinki train station, a lija pirrakka y kahksi nakkia. A ground beef and rice filled pastry, cut w/ scissors on the end, slide in 2 hot dogs, raw onion, ketchup and relish. Yum. Hyvaa, hyvaa 1 Thu Apr 03 09:58:03 -0700 2008 3553370 93538 Passadumkeg 1 3553643 Wow! There are so many combinations that I love. A classic for me is "Stadium Mustard" brand mustard and onions. Recently, I've taken to eating my dogs with bbq sauce, bacon, onion, and sometimes chili. Oh, and it has to be a Nathan's natural casing beef frank. Wed Apr 02 11:49:57 -0700 2008 2865513 142652 madgreek 2 3556840 How about this one? My daughter would only eat her hot dogs with ketchup, mustard and peanut butter. She would eat them almost every day. I like mine charred with just ketchup and mustard. Thu Apr 03 08:17:06 -0700 2008 3553643 180068 Smileelisa 1 3553760 Cheese (Ez-cheese from the can), chili then potato sticks. Best hot dog ever, Cheers to Ozzie and his mom up in the Bronx. Their chili is so great. I can't duplicate it, not matter how much I try. Only get them during baseball season!!! Wed Apr 02 12:16:01 -0700 2008 2865513 165966 deborah24 1 3556767 Cleveland Stadium Mustard http://www.stadiummustard.com/, only lime green Chicago style relish http://www.viennabeef.com/products/item.asp?PRODUCT_ID=5, celery salt and sports peppers http://www.viennabeef.com/products/item.asp?PRODUCT_ID=21. Save the ketchup for your fries. Thu Apr 03 07:57:09 -0700 2008 2865513 142212 jd of de 2 3557792 Is Bertmans the same as Stadium mustard? I never liked relish until I made it myself from Tony Packo's pickles in a food processor. It has the right amount of heat to cut through the bun and onions. YUM! Thu Apr 03 11:38:49 -0700 2008 3556767 22220 Kelli2006 3 3565762 no Bertmans is the original stadium mustard then Authentic Stadium Mustard is the newer of the two and is the mustard in over 150 US stadiums and arenas. both are located in Cleveland. the best part about stadium mustard is when you bite into your dog and it gets in between you lips and you upper gums and you get that almost burning feeling but more of a hot sweet tingle. nothing better than a dog plain with stadium mustard. im drooling right now Sat Apr 05 20:36:22 -0700 2008 3557792 181127 pmurf06 1 3557902 west coaster here, I like shredded cheese, mustard, and tomatoes!!! To die for. :) I think I'm having withdrawl's just thinkin about it. oh.. and I like hebrew national dogs also. they rock and they are kosher.. so god likes them too.:) Thu Apr 03 12:00:23 -0700 2008 2865513 156480 someyoungguyy 1 3562089 Back in my hometown of New Castle, PA, when I was growing up (and for decades before my birth) there were numerous purveyors of hot dogs. They all seemed to be run by immigrant Greeks and the dog of choice, which I now call a New Castle Hot Dog, was a hot dog with "everything.' Everything is, and was, defined as mustard, onions (diced) and chili. It's all about the chili. The chili is a sauce (a pale reflection of which you get at Der Weinerschnitzel) that is meat based (no beans, please) and hot enough to make your hair sweat. When I was in high school, they wer two for a quarter all over town and after Wednesday night band practice and Friday night football games, the destination was the restaurant of choice where a buck, or so, would get you six hot dogs with everything, an order of fries and a soda pop. (A trumpter friend would just get eight hot dogs for a buck.) On my last visit, my favorite restaurant was gone and only one hot dog restaurant (two locations) remains, though it is one of the originals from pre-WWII days. Happily, I don't have to jones for New Castle Hot Dogs, because I have a chili recipe (from a restaurant employee), and can grill (never boiled) my own hot dogs. I've cut down from twice a week to about twice a month, but I gotta have my fix. Fri Apr 04 12:46:07 -0700 2008 2865513 180704 REFFI 1 3562348 Mustard, onions, and relish, or mustard, sauerkraut, and relish. I think onions and sauerkraut would be overkill. I went through a phase where I liked ketchup on them, but now I like mustard again. Anything spicy I'd put on it as well if available, once there was a hot dog vendor on the commons in Ithaca, NY that had some sort of hot sauce or hot pepper mixture, I forget...but it was delicious on the dog. There's a place that I pass on the way home from work every day called "The Dog House"...a little trailer that sells hot dogs and hamburgers. Even on rainy days people are stopped there. A few of the standard toppings are offered (what I mentioned above, as well as chili, cheese, etc.), and you just tell the guy what you want on your dog. I think I had a chili cheese dog only once before, at Sonic, but I'll have to try one at this place b/c I'm sure it will be better! Fri Apr 04 13:39:27 -0700 2008 2865513 66556 Solstice444 1 4111758 I make a sauce that consist of miracle whip,mustard,relish,onions and celery seed.Try it you will love it ! My finacee and I have a hot dog stand at a flea market and our customers love it they keep coming back for more. Fri Oct 17 15:17:34 -0700 2008 2865513 233341 Red5558 2 4113011 Sounds bizarre, but OK. But, what sort of relish (sweet or dill??), and what sort of mustard? Sat Oct 18 10:54:49 -0700 2008 4111758 10668 johnb 1 4113699 Actually I prefer my hot dogs "upside down." First of all, the *only* way to enjoy a hot dog is a grilled dog in a grilled/toasted New England style bun. Tho most any good quality dog will do, my current favorite dog is a locally made natural casing German Frank made by Hofmann's in Syracuse. (But not those nasty white ones!!) I sometimes cheat and pre-cook the dogs in the microwave for 30 seconds before putting them in the grill pan. Any "toppings" go into the bottom of the roll and the hot dog goes on last. The toppings stay put when they are on the bottom. Toppings are usually jalapeno mustard and raw onions or sauerkraut. Dehydrated toasted onions are a good (crunchy) substitute for raw ones. Never yellow mustard or ketchup! Too many topping tend to drown out the dog. Sat Oct 18 20:25:19 -0700 2008 2865513 226942 al b. darned 1 4116151 1. A week ago yesterday (sigh) I had my last Dodger Dog (grilled) of the season. W/ketchup, mustard, and relish 2. A good chili (no beans ever) cheese dog with mustard 3. An open face polish dog. Rye bread spread with mustard, a polish sausage (grilled) topped with a slice of swiss cheese and melted slightly. Served with a dill pickle spear. 4. A grilled dog swabbed with BBQ sauce (KC Masterpiece) and topped with crushed Fritos. 5. A coney dog from Greeks on Buffalo Rd. in Wesleyville PA. Mon Oct 20 09:52:47 -0700 2008 2865513 109905 laliz 2 4119153 #4 sounds pretty good. Tue Oct 21 12:59:50 -0700 2008 4116151 26725 swsidejim 1 4118729 Flo's hot sauce from Flo's hot dogs in York Maine. Can be bought online. So delicious. Tue Oct 21 10:42:34 -0700 2008 2865513 13202 emilief 2 4118922 Gotta have it all the way..Flo's Special :) Tue Oct 21 11:41:51 -0700 2008 4118729 220914 krisrishere 1 4119412 The other night I made some hot dogs and put random things on each one. The one that I *really* liked, I had used gochujang as a topping, it was very tasty. Tue Oct 21 14:39:14 -0700 2008 2865513 111910 jgg13 1 4120719 I love coleslaw, mustard and raw onions on a hot dog. Wed Oct 22 06:50:50 -0700 2008 2865513 228042 sadiefox