Hot Dog Recipes

Book excerpt: A hot dog is a sandwich consisting of a grilled or steamed sausage served in the slit of a partially sliced bun. The sausage is either a wiener (Vienna sausage) or a frankfurter (Frankfurter Würstchen, also called a frank). Hot dogs can be grilled, boiled or steamed. Typical condiments used include mustard, ketchup, relish, onions, and cheese sauce. Common garnishes include sauerkraut, diced onions, jalapeños, chili, grated cheese, coleslaw, bacon, and olives. Hot dog variants include the corn dog and pigs in a blanket. Well known hot dog traditions include the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Hot dogs originated from Germany and became popular in the United States. They became a working-class street food in the U.S. and were sold at stands and carts. The hot dog became closely associated with baseball and American culture. They particularly became connected with New York City and its cuisine. This cookbook is full of delicious mouth-watering recipes and combinations for the traditional hot dog.