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I understand that many or even most people think of a hot dog on a bun as a blank canvas awaiting their creativity. I think an all beef dawg onna bun should be able to stand by itself. I also think the less of someone else’s favourite condiments I use on my hot dog, the more will be available for them to enjoy on their hot dog. That’s a win-win, isn’t it?
Nathan’s longer-than-the-bun on New England Style bun, with yellow mustard. Done.
When I was a kid, my mom used to slit hot dogs lengthwise, put some Velveeta cheese in the slits, and wrap the hot dogs in Pillsbury crescent rolls, then bake. Mmm-mmm!
Baked beans, grilled onions, 'shrooms, melted sharp cheddar.
Hot Dog grilled; Ketchup. Maybe a little brown mustard too. Cheap white bread style bun or whatever we happen to have on hand
Hot Dog boiled; See above or with (preferably)Wolf Brand Chili [no beans,] shredded sharp cheddar, and onion. Potato bun preferred.
Hot Dog steamed; either of the above or naked. Any bun OK or just bread.
Hot Dog nostalgia (pigs in a blanket); Hot Dog cooked in any fashion above (usually boiled) then wrapped in a slice of American Cheese and an uncooked Pillsbury biscuit or two. Cooked in the oven according to biscuit directions. Served with a dipping sauce of 50/50 ketchup and (cheap) yellow mustard.
No offense to the posters who mention Brats and similar items,but to me, a “Hot Dog” is an item sold as a hot dog, frankfurter, or wiener. While I love brats and other sausages, a “hot dog” means a specific, (relatively) cheap type of food to me.
BTW; to me the best sides for a Hot Dog are plain potato chips or chili cheese fries.
Just IMHO - DESK
Okay. So this weekend I have to make some cheese filled bacon wrapped hotdogs and have them with some Campbell’s BwB soup. Maybe I’ll dunk the hotdogs.
So good. I’m going to have to trek back to the Peg if they don’t have it out here…
Ranger Jeff, I understand what you’re saying that a hot dog should be good in itself. But the proper condiments complement that flavor, and enhance it, rather than masking it.
Or at least, that’s the way I (and most other folks) see it, but you’re right that it’s not something to fight over.