One thing we want to know – is it a sandwich or not?
Celebrated every year during National Hot Dog Month, today pays homage to the frankfurter, the footlong or wienie, wiener, wienerwurst or even red hot. They taste just as great no matter what we call it.
Over twenty-five million hot dogs are sold at baseball stadiums each year!
We make them a variety of ways. They’re portable and easy to make. While many of us prefer them grilled or toasted over a fire, we also boil, pan-fry, and rotisserie-cook them.
The list of toppings are numerous – from the basic ketchup, mustard or relish to onions, mayonnaise, cheese, bacon, chili and sauerkraut – the list keeps growing. Adults and children alike love them as well.
On May 31, 2012, a world record was set for the most expensive hot dog. The “California Capitol City Dawg” sold for $145.49 at Capitol Dawg in Sacramento, California!
With a price like that, it should be considered a certifiable haute dog.
The “California Capitol City Dawg” features:
• A grilled 18″ all-beef, in natural casing frank from Chicago
• Served on a fresh-baked herb and oil focaccia roll spread with white truffle butter, then grilled
• Topped with whole grain mustard from France, garlic and herb mayonnaise
• Sauteéd chopped shallots, organic mixed baby greens, maple syrup
• Marinated/fruitwood smoked uncured bacon from New Hampshire
• Chopped tomatoes, sweetened dried cranberries, chopped tomato
• Expensive moose cheese from Sweden
• Basil olive oil/pear-cranberry-coconut balsamic vinaigrette and ground peppercorn
• Proceeds from the sale of each 3 lb. super dog donated to the Shriners Hospitals for Children
7-Eleven sells the most grilled hot dogs in North America – one hundred million annually!
HOW TO OBSERVE
There are so many ways to celebrate the day!
• Host a hot dog roast.
• Share your favorite toppings.
• Take a poll to find out which is most preferred – blackened hot dogs or just cooked through?
• Explore the best hot dog eateries near you and give them a shout out.
• Challenge people to defend their position on this question: Is a hot dog a sandwich?
While you’re celebrating, have a hot dog. Post your favorite hot dogs using #NationalHotDogDay to encourage others to join in.
HISTORY
In 1991, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council established National Hot Dog Day to coincide with a hot dog lunch on Capitol Hill. The observance occurs every year on a Wednesday in July.
How do you like your hot dog?
#NationalHotDogDay
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