Hot Diggity Dog! Americans Eat 20 Billion Each Year – But, What Do We Know About Them?

In the US, the term hot dog refers to both the sausage by itself and the combination of sausage and bun. Many nicknames applying to either have emerged over the years, including frankfurter, frank, wiener, weenie, coney, and red hot. By whatever name, the plump little tube of joy is supported in its existence through the help of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council in Washington, D.C. Such is the importance of this organization that, as recently as 2019, its Chairman was paid enough compensation to buy almost four hundred thousand of the tasty treats at Costco’s Food Court. Hot Dog Etiquette apparently falls within the auspices of the heralded Council. Said organization has taken the extraordinary measure of producing a high-quality tutorial on Hot Dog Eating.

We are not here today to disparage America’s Favorite Ball Park consumable, but we do want you to know more about it.

Fun Frankfurter Facts:

• The hot dog is believed to have originated from German sausages, particularly frankfurters and wieners, which were brought to America by German immigrants in the 19th century.
• Calories: Hot dogs are relatively high in calories, often ranging from 150 to 200 calories per sausage.
• Fat and Sodium: They can be high in saturated fat and sodium, so consuming them in moderation is recommended.
• Protein: Hot dogs provide a decent amount of protein, typically around 5-7 grams per serving
• Regional Styles: Different regions have their own hot dog styles, such as Chicago-style (topped with mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, pickles, and peppers) and New York-style (with sauerkraut and mustard).
• Gourmet Hot Dogs: Some modern variations include gourmet ingredients like truffle oil, artisanal cheeses, and unique toppings.

• German Hot Dog version as served here in Berlin, Germany. In Germany, such sausages are heated in a kettle of hot broth, but are also often grilled, then served in a crunchy bun. The German term for this grilled street food is “Bockwurst” or ”Bratwurst im Brötchen.”
• The world’s longest hot dog was measured at 197′ long 
• On May 31, 2012, Guinness World Records certified the world record for the most expensive hot dog at $145.49. It was named the “California Capitol City Dawg”. Rumer has it that the dog itself was $0.49 and the remaining $145 was for the hype.
• I once tried cooking hot dogs on the exhaust manifold of my car. I don’t recommend this method.
• National Hot Dog Day is the third Wednesday of July each year.

EXTRA CREDIT!

The fellow in this extra credit video is a professor at George Washington University who has written a guide for eating chili hot dogs without experiencing what he calls “sauce slippage.” I kid you not. He demonstrates the 6-step method here. The video is 4:04. The impact will be life-long. Maybe.

So, now you know how to properly eat it, how others eat it, where to eat it, and what’s in it. How do you plan to enjoy your next hot dog?

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