Hot Dog Toppings - Regional Hot Dogs
Hot Dog Toppings Around the World
Folks can get pretty particular about hot dog toppings, and their locale often determines what makes for a fantastic frank. New Yorkers will scoff at a mild mustard, Cincinnatians are sticklers for Greek-style chili, and Chicagoans will get all wound up if their dogs are disorganized. We've rounded up the tastiest, craziest hot dog toppings from all over the globe. Release the hounds!
Nathan Ellis Perkel
New York City Hot Dog
New Yorkers are known for their straightforward style -- and so are their hot dogs. Some spicy mustard and a handful of kraut is all the classic NYC frank requires.
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Coney Island Hot Dog
The East Coast's favorite seedy seashore destination birthed an equally iconic dog, topped with mustard, then smothered in chili and onions.
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West Virginia/Carolina "Slawdog"
The classic Slawdog -- which originated in West Virginia and migrated south -- boasts cole slaw, mustard and onions, but variations include vinegar slaw and optional chili.
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Cincinnati "Cheese Coney"
It's no surprise that the chili capital of the Midwest drowns its hot dogs in their famous, soupy fare, but they also load on generous handfuls of shredded cheese to differentiate from their Coney brethren. Franks are also shortened to allow more room for toppings. Raw onions, anyone?
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Chicago Hot Dog
Chicagoans are hardcore about their hot dogs. If built correctly, each ingredient will be active in every bite: A steamed, all-beef hot dog is snuggled into a steamed poppyseed bun, then topped with yellow mustard, "nuclear" relish, chopped onions, two tomato wedges, a pickle spear, two sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt.
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Rhode Island "NY System Hot Wieners"
Don't call them hot dogs! These wieners -- made famous by Olneyville -- are renowned for the manner in which they're dressed: The chef lines up as many bare wieners as he can from wrist to elbow, then layers on meat sauce, chopped onion, mustard, and celery salt.
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Olneyville New York System Hot Wieners
New Jersey "Breakfast Dog"
This bacon-wrapped rendition originated in Tijuana, where it earned the name "Danger dog" due to its questionable quality. New Jersey appropriated the dicey snack, tossed on a fried egg and some melted cheese, and called it breakfast.
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Kansas City
The Kansas City hot dog is wrapped in melted swiss cheese, then generously topped with sauerkraut. It is the frank afficionado's answer to the Reuben sandwich, a beloved K.C. staple.
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Seattle-Style Dog
Seattle-style hot dogs are slathered with cream cheese and onions, and many Pacific Northwest establishments offer regional-fave salmon dogs as an alternative.
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Recent Comments
jimmyotb 01:54:33 PM Jun 28 2009
Hebrew National are not bad, but too garlicky. Best Franks are probably the best tasting and quality store brand. But the best franks are Dubin's Golden Brand franks which can only be bought at a wholesale provision house. these are the franks that most good restarants in N.Y.Cbuy. Take my word i was a butcher for 50 years. Remember a frank has too be good without anything on it. The same thing goes for hamburgers. GOOD EATIN.
jimmyotb 01:40:11 PM Jun 28 2009
Being a retired butcher im suprised you have not mentioned best brand franks. I think they are the best tasting and excellent quality frank. Of course your not wrong about Hebrew National frank they also a good quality but they are too garlicky. The very best franks you can buy are Dubin's Golden brand franks that you can only buy from a wholesale distributor. Remember a good quality and tasty frank can only be tested by eating it with nothing on it, and that goes for hamburgers too.
kahy2k 03:12:24 PM Jun 26 2009
Hey Stephankari.Not to sound stoopid ...what kind of vinegar? Thanks
stephenkari 08:41:33 AM Jun 15 2009
Hey doggy eaters You all have to remember that the big secret to a great grill tuber taster is the way you treat that little weiner before cooking. Try soaking that little treat in vinager and celery seed for a few hours before grilling and be amazed at the super taste added
stephenkari 08:30:49 AM Jun 15 2009
Hey redheadgingrbred I am so very disappointed in another west virginian forgetting our own added topper the good ole cuke.. lol hey for the west virginia dog
redheadgingrbred 08:23:44 AM Jun 15 2009
Ain't it great to talk about something as American as the hotdog for a change...of course you will have the few morons on board...but otherwise, it is great! Ya'll come on down for a big grill out and ice cold watermelon too!
stephenkari 08:17:59 AM Jun 15 2009
My goodness I just can't believe that all these great doggey recipes and there is never a mention of the all time greatest topper of all. No matter which of these tasty wieners you decide on just throw on a handful of CUCUMBER and enjoy the added taste of this great garden adder.
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