Speedy’s About a Foot Long Hot Dogs at the MN State Fair. One of my favorites.
Years ago, I feel I settled the ongoing raging debate about whether a hot dog is a sandwich or not.
IT IS.
Meat plus bread equals sandwich, at least in this case. And I stand by that with each passing year.
I like brown mustard and sauerkraut on mine. I am a NYC kid, and that’s the classic dog topping for me. I also don’t like to yuck on anyone’s yum, but ketchup on a hot dog should be restricted to kids 15 or younger, don’t you think? Am I off base there?
The legality of ketchup on a hotdog in Chicago ends at the age of 5. I'm for mustard, celery seed, pickle spears, sport peppers and tomato only if it's in season. We may not own pizza here in Chi Town but we own the dog dragged through the garden:
Cardinal sin....ketchup on a hot dog. I don't even put it on a burger. I like mustard and raw onion or sauerkraut. Since I hail from Detroit, I do love a "coney" dog....chili, mustard, raw onions. OMG I'm getting hungry.
Now, see....I was GONNA say that, but figured I'd be booted off this chat room, so I refrained. That does sound quite gross, doesn't it? I would try it though. Thanks for thinking of me.
omg, are we the same melissa? HA! i was about to type out the EXACT answer, including the coney dog ... i'm from NY, but living in minneapolis. and now i want a hot dog!
Mustard, onions, and chili only go on a hotdog. Have you ever been to The Varsity in Atlanta? They have the world's best dogs, and that's how they come dressed.
My mouth. Other than that, who cares? But Andrew, I promise, if I'm ever in the presence of you and hot dogs at the same time, I will NOT surreptitiously squirt a bunch of ketchup on your 'dog.
I'm from Brazil and I live in São Paulo and around here we like a lot of things that will seem strange to New Yorkers, but here we go we put mashed potatoes, catupiry cheese, chedar cheese, potato straw and vinaigrette which is a type of pico de galo but without the spiciness, not to mention the usual ketchup and mustard ingredients
Well the thing is, I'm not eating what anybody else likes. So if they want to put ketchup on a hotdog, knock yourself out. For me, it would be like putting mayo on a pastrami on white with lettuce... Pastrami goes on rye with mustard and maybe swiss. You try that in NYC and you could get hurt... It's just not done! Otherwise, mustard, onions, dill relish and maybe celery salt.
I think your disparaging remarks about ketchup are a bit unfair! Some of us are allergic to mustard, so sauerkraut, ketchup, hot sauce, and/or pickles are necessary adjuncts to a sausage or hot dog in a bun.
I like Dijon mustard and relish on mine, but why should I care if my husband puts ketchup on his? There are too many things to worry about and whether or not someone puts ketchup on a hot dog is certainly not one of them :)
As for the question of “is a hot dog a sandwich”: Yes.
The only other plausible qualifier is a taco, but imagine if someone asked you if you wanted a taco and then brought you a hot dog. Violence might ensue.
If it was presented as a sandwich you might think the person a bit odd, but you’d still be grateful for the hot dog.
President Barack Obama once famously told Anthony Bourdain that ketchup on a hotdog shouldn’t be allowed after the age of 8 and he was absolutely right. There’s a ton of acceptable toppings: mustards, kraut, onions, pickles/relish, tomatoes, lettuce (in very specific context), slaw, chili, cheese… a veritable smorgasbord of options. Ketchup isn’t one of them. Stop it.
I’m partial to a strong mustard and some kraut or Cholula and coleslaw.
Hey AZ, I agree, a 'Hot Dog' in it's broadest sense is a sandwich... thusly, Hamburgers, Brats, Cubanos, Heroes, Grinders, Polish & Kielbasa Sausages, etc., etc,... thus 'specifically' 'a Hot Dog is a style of sandwiches... along with all the others. 'Sandwiches' therefore embody a HUGE category...
As for myself, grilled/sauteed onions, grilled/sauteed bell peppers & grilled/sauteed mushrooms; with a mustard pickle relish & a grilled/toasted pretzel bun.... otherwise, a Chicago Dog would be delightful w/a ice cold IPA... that's my jam when it comes to 'Tubular' sandwiches... see'ya, I'm hungry all of a sudden..!!??!!
I'm simple. Ketchup, and onions (raw or grilled---whichever is available). Mustard (out of the yellow bottle) is optional. Everything else is fine for others.
And whatever makes your taste buds come to attention, makes you happy, awesomeness! Let's keep it light and airy, because there's too much nastiness in the world. 😋😁❤🌭
Usually I put ketchup, mustard, onion and pickle relish. One day I sauted some mushrooms and put those on my hotdog by itself and it was really good. I haven't done it since. I guess it was a weird craving but it was good lol.
It's true: No ketchup on a Chicago dog once you're past second grade, which I learned as a kid at Big Herm's in Skokie, a 'burb of Chicago. Mustard, definitely the neon-green relish, pickle spear and tomato, poppy seed bun, and please, grill the dog, don't boil it.
I'm from Chicago. So, for me, it's an all-beef Vienna on a steamed bun with mustard, sweet pickle relish, chopped onion, and a dill pickle. (Never been a fan of sport peppers or tomato on there.)
And the best in the world are at Gene's & Jude's in River Grove, IL where they don't have poppy seeds on their buns (GASP!) but do put a large handful of fresh-cut fries right on top and then wrap it all up together.
A "snappier" dog you will not find anywhere. At least I haven't.
Damn. Now I'm salivating.
Oh yeah, and never catsup not unless you're under the age of 10. (I'm generous.)
I love that classic NY dog but after 20+ years in Chicago, that's my go to...unless I'm back in the South with a chili/slaw dog. OK, I may have a bit of a hot dog problem.
The legality of ketchup on a hotdog in Chicago ends at the age of 5. I'm for mustard, celery seed, pickle spears, sport peppers and tomato only if it's in season. We may not own pizza here in Chi Town but we own the dog dragged through the garden:
... with neon-green relish on a steamed poppy-seed bun.
I might get some flack for this but I am a born and bred Minnesotan. Hormel chili (no beans), onions and mustard.
I’m with the onions. Chopped, raw.
Spicy brown mustard, maybe some onions or sauerkraut. Maybe some pickled jalapeno slices. Ketchup?? Let me ask you - do you put mustard on your fries?
Chili, cheese, onions and mustard
Cardinal sin....ketchup on a hot dog. I don't even put it on a burger. I like mustard and raw onion or sauerkraut. Since I hail from Detroit, I do love a "coney" dog....chili, mustard, raw onions. OMG I'm getting hungry.
Nutella?
hell, to the NO! nopity nope.
Now, see....I was GONNA say that, but figured I'd be booted off this chat room, so I refrained. That does sound quite gross, doesn't it? I would try it though. Thanks for thinking of me.
You are 100% reliable!
Sinner. Heretic,. Blasphemer. Nutella belongs in nothing but a spoon
omg, are we the same melissa? HA! i was about to type out the EXACT answer, including the coney dog ... i'm from NY, but living in minneapolis. and now i want a hot dog!
HA! Do you like the Allman Brothers?? ;) I'll forgive you for not wanting Nutella on your dog.
uhm ... they gave me my name. :) and i can think of a lot more uses for nutella!
Awesome....and I pretty much covered the uses for Nutella, ad nauseam. The people on that particular discussion were getting very annoyed w/me. LOLOL
lol
KETCHUP, grainy mustard, sauerkraut
NO KETCHUP!!!! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER!
A good quality dog requires nothing but a bun.
Mustard, onions, and chili only go on a hotdog. Have you ever been to The Varsity in Atlanta? They have the world's best dogs, and that's how they come dressed.
My mouth. Other than that, who cares? But Andrew, I promise, if I'm ever in the presence of you and hot dogs at the same time, I will NOT surreptitiously squirt a bunch of ketchup on your 'dog.
If it looks good then eat it!!! 🤔 i think i heard this before...Ketchup is fine..you are off base.. you ate blood clots man!🤣
I like ketchup mustard relish onions
You're right. Ketchup is only good on french fries.
Mustard only, maybe onion. Come on Andrew 😉
Mustard, sauerkraut and in my case a Prilosec beforehand #old
Yellow mustard and chopped raw onions. On occasion, sauerkraut.
Ketchup is a big NO for me. The perfect dog is yellow mustard, relish and raw onions.
I'm from Brazil and I live in São Paulo and around here we like a lot of things that will seem strange to New Yorkers, but here we go we put mashed potatoes, catupiry cheese, chedar cheese, potato straw and vinaigrette which is a type of pico de galo but without the spiciness, not to mention the usual ketchup and mustard ingredients
Ricardo Peixe
Brazil-SP
Anything that stays on it.
Well the thing is, I'm not eating what anybody else likes. So if they want to put ketchup on a hotdog, knock yourself out. For me, it would be like putting mayo on a pastrami on white with lettuce... Pastrami goes on rye with mustard and maybe swiss. You try that in NYC and you could get hurt... It's just not done! Otherwise, mustard, onions, dill relish and maybe celery salt.
Mustard, ketchup, onions. It’s my way.
I think your disparaging remarks about ketchup are a bit unfair! Some of us are allergic to mustard, so sauerkraut, ketchup, hot sauce, and/or pickles are necessary adjuncts to a sausage or hot dog in a bun.
Whatever anyone likes is ok with me. I like mine with brown mustard and sometimes also with sauerkraut
I like Dijon mustard and relish on mine, but why should I care if my husband puts ketchup on his? There are too many things to worry about and whether or not someone puts ketchup on a hot dog is certainly not one of them :)
Chili, hot Mustard, crispy onions, chopped pickles and jalapeños
As for the question of “is a hot dog a sandwich”: Yes.
The only other plausible qualifier is a taco, but imagine if someone asked you if you wanted a taco and then brought you a hot dog. Violence might ensue.
If it was presented as a sandwich you might think the person a bit odd, but you’d still be grateful for the hot dog.
Potato chips. Not sure why I started but I have to have them.
President Barack Obama once famously told Anthony Bourdain that ketchup on a hotdog shouldn’t be allowed after the age of 8 and he was absolutely right. There’s a ton of acceptable toppings: mustards, kraut, onions, pickles/relish, tomatoes, lettuce (in very specific context), slaw, chili, cheese… a veritable smorgasbord of options. Ketchup isn’t one of them. Stop it.
I’m partial to a strong mustard and some kraut or Cholula and coleslaw.
Come on. Let's start a real food rumble. Does pineapple belong on a pizza?
As a note the answer is NO.
Every time you put pineapple on a pizza an Italian grandmother cries. Shame shame shame.
AZ... BTW: That's a large, fat kosher beef Hot dog... NO wimpy Dawgs get by my lips...
Spicy deli mustard, sauerkraut, red onion sauce. New Yahk baby.
Preferably hot dogs grilled ala Papaya King
Hey AZ, I agree, a 'Hot Dog' in it's broadest sense is a sandwich... thusly, Hamburgers, Brats, Cubanos, Heroes, Grinders, Polish & Kielbasa Sausages, etc., etc,... thus 'specifically' 'a Hot Dog is a style of sandwiches... along with all the others. 'Sandwiches' therefore embody a HUGE category...
As for myself, grilled/sauteed onions, grilled/sauteed bell peppers & grilled/sauteed mushrooms; with a mustard pickle relish & a grilled/toasted pretzel bun.... otherwise, a Chicago Dog would be delightful w/a ice cold IPA... that's my jam when it comes to 'Tubular' sandwiches... see'ya, I'm hungry all of a sudden..!!??!!
Im born and raised in NYC and the stewed onions just do it for me! Sauerkraut is also excellent too!
I'm simple. Ketchup, and onions (raw or grilled---whichever is available). Mustard (out of the yellow bottle) is optional. Everything else is fine for others.
And whatever makes your taste buds come to attention, makes you happy, awesomeness! Let's keep it light and airy, because there's too much nastiness in the world. 😋😁❤🌭
I agree. We must dispense with the nastiness in the world. I vote we start with ketchup on hot dogs. It’s nasty. 🤣
Have you tried Jeff's Kosher Hot Dogs in Los Angeles?
Pinks
Usually I put ketchup, mustard, onion and pickle relish. One day I sauted some mushrooms and put those on my hotdog by itself and it was really good. I haven't done it since. I guess it was a weird craving but it was good lol.
Mustard, mayo, onion, dill pickle.
Mustard, homemade slaw, diced seasoned tomatoes, relish on a toasted bun. Yummy
Mustard, tomatoes, relish, Italian peppers, onions, celery salt and pepper.
It's true: No ketchup on a Chicago dog once you're past second grade, which I learned as a kid at Big Herm's in Skokie, a 'burb of Chicago. Mustard, definitely the neon-green relish, pickle spear and tomato, poppy seed bun, and please, grill the dog, don't boil it.
spicy brown mustard, raw onions, grilled onions, grilled peppers, relish.
I'm from Chicago. So, for me, it's an all-beef Vienna on a steamed bun with mustard, sweet pickle relish, chopped onion, and a dill pickle. (Never been a fan of sport peppers or tomato on there.)
And the best in the world are at Gene's & Jude's in River Grove, IL where they don't have poppy seeds on their buns (GASP!) but do put a large handful of fresh-cut fries right on top and then wrap it all up together.
A "snappier" dog you will not find anywhere. At least I haven't.
Damn. Now I'm salivating.
Oh yeah, and never catsup not unless you're under the age of 10. (I'm generous.)
Mustard and sauerkraut or mustard and relish. Never ketchup!!
While I enjoy a classic dog, my favorite go to non-traditional choices are: white onion, southern chow chow and yellow mustard.
ketchup!
I love that classic NY dog but after 20+ years in Chicago, that's my go to...unless I'm back in the South with a chili/slaw dog. OK, I may have a bit of a hot dog problem.
Absolutely no ketchup
I'm also a mustard and sourkraut guy. If kraut is unavailable, I'll do dill relish or pickles.
Ketchup, mustard, relish, and onions OR chili, cheese and onions!
Where is the love for baked beans on a hot dog? Along with mustard, relish and kraut...
Chili, mustard, slaw and onions
Sauerkraut only.