49-663: The Dodger Dog is a hot dog named after the Major League Baseball franchise that sells them, the Los Angeles Dodgers . It is a 10-inch pork wiener wrapped in a steamed bun. The hot dog is sold at Dodger Stadium located in Los Angeles , California . According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council , the projected number of 2011 season hot dogs sold at Dodger Stadium was 2 million—establishing Dodger Dogs as
98-419: A big-box retail chain , sells a yearly average of 135 million hot dogs at its food courts, at a notably low price . Fast-food restaurant chains typically do not carry hot dogs because of its shorter shelf-life, more complex toppings and cooking, and mismatched consumer expectations. There are also restaurants where hot dogs are a specialty . Hot dogs are commonly served with one or more condiments. In 2005,
147-437: A sandwich made with ketchup , mustard or mayonnaise . A table condiment or table sauce is served separately from the food and added to taste by the diner. Many, such as mustard or ketchup, are available in single-serving packets , commonly when supplied with take-out or fast food meals. The exact definition of a condiment varies. Some definitions encompass spices and herbs , including salt and pepper , using
196-474: A casing for cooking, but the casing may be a long tube of thin cellulose that is removed between cooking and packaging, a process invented in Chicago in 1925 by Erwin O. Freund, founder of Visking . The first skinless hot dog casings were produced by Freund's new company under the name " Nojax ", short for "no jackets" and sold to local Chicago sausage makers. Skinless hot dogs vary in surface texture, but have
245-490: A casing to be cooked. Traditional casing is made from the small intestines of sheep. The products are known as "natural casing" hot dogs or frankfurters. These hot dogs have firmer texture and a "snap" that releases juices and flavor when the product is bitten. Kosher casings are expensive in commercial quantities in the US, so kosher hot dogs are usually skinless or made with reconstituted collagen casings. "Skinless" hot dogs use
294-565: A grilled 460 mm (18 in) all-beef, natural-casing frank from Chicago, served on a fresh-baked herb-and-oil focaccia roll, spread with white truffle butter, then grilled. It is topped with whole-grain mustard from France, garlic and herb mayonnaise, sauteed chopped shallots, organic mixed baby greens, maple syrup-marinated and fruitwood-smoked uncured bacon from New Hampshire, chopped tomato, moose cheese from Sweden, sweetened dried cranberries, basil olive oil and pear-cranberry-coconut balsamic vinaigrette, and ground peppercorn. Proceeds from
343-421: A hot dog every day would increase the probability of contracting colorectal cancer from 5.8 percent to 7 percent. The AICR's warning campaign has been criticized as being "attack ads". The Cancer Project group filed a class-action lawsuit demanding warning labels on packages and at sporting events. Like many foods, hot dogs can cause illness if not cooked properly to kill pathogens. Listeria monocytogenes ,
392-608: A hot dog in North America. For example, in New Zealand a "hot dog" is a battered sausage, often on a stick, which is known as a corn dog in North America; an "American hot dog" is the version in a bun . The world's longest hot dog had been 60 meters (197 ft) long and rested within a 60.3-meter (198 ft) bun. The hot dog was prepared by Shizuoka Meat Producers for the All-Japan Bread Association, which baked
441-422: A hot dog is greatly reduced by slicing it. It has been suggested that redesign of the size, shape and texture of hot dogs would reduce the choking risk. Hot dogs are a traditional element of American food culture , having obtained significant cultural and patriotic status from their association with public events and sports since the 1920s. In the US, the term hot dog refers to both the sausage by itself and
490-450: A hot dog, fully assembled in its bun with condiments , fits the description of a sandwich . In 2015, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) declared that a hot dog is not a sandwich. Hot dog eating champions Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi agree with the NHDSC, as does the host of the contest . Merriam-Webster , on the other hand, has stated that a hot dog is indeed
539-477: A liquid containing glutamic acid , suitable for enhancing the flavour of food. The popularity of these sauces led to a flourishing condiment industry. Apicius , a cookbook based on fourth and fifth century cuisine, contains a section based solely on condiments. In the United States , the market for condiments was US$ 5.6 billion in 2010 and was estimated to grow to US$ 7 billion by 2015. The condiment market
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#1732884705962588-486: A sandwich. United States Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg also weighed in on the matter, stating that a hot dog might be categorized as a sandwich, but ultimately it comes down to the definition of a sandwich. She went on to acknowledge that a hot dog bun is a single roll that is not sliced all the way through, and in that way is similar to a submarine sandwich . In June 2022, Jon Batiste stated that hot dogs were his favourite kind of sandwiches when he
637-399: A softer "bite" than with natural casing. Skinless hot dogs are more uniform in shape and size and cheaper to make than natural casing hot dogs. A hot dog may be prepared and served in various ways. Typically it is served in a hot dog bun with various condiments and toppings. The sausage itself may be sliced and added, without bread, to other dishes. There is an ongoing debate about whether
686-572: A staple in Rhode Island where they are sold at restaurants under the misleading name "New York System." Texas hot dogs are spicy variants found in upstate New York and Pennsylvania (and as "all the way dogs" in New Jersey), but not Texas. In the Philadelphia metro area , Texas Tommy refers to a hot dog variant in which the frank is topped with melted cheese (often cheddar) and wrapped in bacon . In
735-542: A synonym for sausage since the 1800s, possibly from accusations that sausage makers used dog meat in their sausages. In Germany the consumption of dog meat was common in Saxony, Silesia, Anhalt, and Bavaria during the 19th and 20th centuries. Hot dogs occasionally contained it. An early use of the term hot dog in reference to the sausage-meat appears in the Evansville (Indiana) Daily Courier (September 14, 1884): even
784-511: A type of bacteria sometimes found in hot dogs, can cause serious infections in infants and pregnant women, and can be transmitted to an infant in utero or after birth. Adults with suppressed immune systems can also be harmed. Due to their size, shape, and ubiquitous consumption, hot dogs present a significant choking risk, especially for children. A study in the US found that 17% of food-related asphyxiations among children younger than 10 years of age were caused by hot dogs. The risk of choking on
833-667: Is a dish consisting of a grilled , steamed , or boiled sausage served in the slit of a partially sliced bun . The term hot dog can refer to the sausage itself. The sausage used is a wiener ( Vienna sausage ) or a frankfurter ( Frankfurter Würstchen , also just called frank ). The names of these sausages commonly refer to their assembled dish. Hot dog preparation and condiments vary worldwide. Common condiments include mustard , ketchup , relish , onions in tomato sauce, and cheese sauce. Other toppings include sauerkraut , diced onions , jalapeños , chili, grated cheese , coleslaw , bacon and olives . Hot dog variants include
882-401: Is a myth that before food preservation techniques were widespread, pungent spices and condiments were used to make the food more palatable, but this claim is not supported by any evidence or historical record. The Romans made the condiments garum and liquamen, a similar and at times synonymous preparation, by crushing the innards of various fish and then fermenting them in salt, resulting in
931-608: Is home to the half-smoke , a half beef, half pork sausage that is both grilled and smoked. A half-smoke is often placed into a hotdog-style bun and topped with chili, cheese, onions, and mustard, similar to a chili dog . Among the famous half-smoke restaurants in the Washington area include Ben's Chili Bowl , which is a cultural landmark, and Weenie Beenie in Arlington County, Virginia . Skinner's Restaurant, in Lockport, Manitoba ,
980-568: Is made of 100% beef as opposed to 100% pork. It is believed that Dodger Dogs were first called "Dodger Dogs" in 1958 when the Dodgers first came to Los Angeles from Brooklyn. The Dodger Dogs that are now sold to the public in Southern California supermarkets are made by Papa Cantella's, a southern California sausage maker. In 2011, the Dodgers introduced a Mexican-themed "Doyer Dog" which are made with chili, salsa, jalapeños, and condiments replacing
1029-571: Is not definitively known who started the practice of serving the sausage in the bun. One of the strongest claims comes from Harry M. Stevens who was a food concessionaire. The claim is that, while working at the New York Polo Grounds in 1901, he came upon the idea of using small French rolls to hold the sausages when the waxed paper they were using ran out. A German immigrant named Feuchtwanger , from Frankfurt , in Hesse , allegedly pioneered
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#17328847059621078-510: Is reputed to be Canada's oldest hot dog outlet in continuous operation, founded in 1929 by Jim Skinner Sr. Hot dogs served at Skinner's are European style foot-long (30.5 cm) hot dogs with natural casings, manufactured by Winnipeg Old Country Sausage in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In most of the world, a "hot dog" is recognized as a sausage in a bun, but the type varies considerably. The name is often applied to something that would not be described as
1127-820: The Midwest , the Chicago-style hot dog is served on a poppy seed bun and topped with mustard, fresh tomatoes, onions, "sport peppers", bright green relish, dill pickles, and celery salt. The " New York dog " or "New York style" hot dog is a natural-casing all-beef frank topped with sauerkraut and spicy brown mustard, onions optional, invented and popularized in New York City . Some baseball parks have signature hot dogs, such as Dodger Dogs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and Fenway Franks at Fenway Park in Boston. Washington, D.C.
1176-708: The World Health Organization , although this has been disputed. These health concerns have resulted in manufacturers offering alternative product lines made from turkey and chicken, and uncured, low-sodium, and "all-natural" franks. Hot dogs have relatively low carcinogenic heterocyclic amine (HCA) levels compared to other types of ready-to-eat meat products because they are manufactured at low temperatures. An American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) report found that consuming one daily 50-gram serving of processed meat—about one hot dog—increases long-term risk of colorectal cancer by 20 percent. Thus, eating
1225-669: The corn dog and pigs in a blanket . The hot dog's cultural traditions include the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile . These types of sausages were culturally imported from Germany and became popular in the United States. It became a working-class street food in the U.S., sold at stands and carts . The hot dog has become closely associated with baseball and American culture . Although particularly connected with New York City and its cuisine ,
1274-463: The 10 inch dog was sold as a "Foot Long", but Thomas Arthur decided truth in advertising was the best path. He approached Walter O'Malley, majority owner of the Dodgers, and asked if the Hot Dog could be called the "Dodger Dog". It became such a staple for Dodger fans that actor Vincent Price described its deliciousness in his cookbook, Treasury of Great Recipes . The 10-inch wiener was originally made by
1323-559: The 13th century and given to the people on the event of imperial coronations, starting with the coronation of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor , as King. "Wiener" refers to Vienna, Austria ( German : Wien ), home to a sausage made of a mixture of pork and beef. Johann Georg Lahner, an 18th/19th century butcher from the Franconian city of Coburg, is said to have brought the Frankfurter Würstchen to Vienna, where he added beef to
1372-583: The 2021 MLB Los Angeles Dodgers season, the iconic "Dodger Dog" is being supplied to Dodger Stadium by Vernon, California-based Papa Cantella's. The success of the Dodger Dog has spawned a small chain of restaurants in the Southern California area. One such restaurant named Dodger Dogs can be found in Universal City, California . The Dodger Dog is also available in the "Super Dodger Dog" variation, which
1421-585: The Morrell Meat Company, but Farmer John , one of the Dodgers' chief sponsors, soon took over the hot dog needs of the stadium. Farmer John was purchased by Hormel in 2004. Farmer John was purchased from Hormel by Smithfield Foods in 2017. In 2021, Smithfield and the Dodgers could not agree on a new contract, and the name Farmer John was removed from the product. 34°04′21″N 118°14′22″W / 34.07239°N 118.23933°W / 34.07239; -118.23933 Hot dog A hot dog
1470-578: The US-based National Hot Dog & Sausage Council (part of the American Meat Institute) found mustard to be the most popular, preferred by 32% of respondents; 23% favored ketchup; 17% chili; 9% pickle relish, and 7% onions. Other toppings include sauerkraut, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and chili peppers. Condiment preferences vary across the U.S. Southerners showed the strongest preference for chili, while Midwesterners showed
1519-685: The bun and coordinated the event, including official measurement for the world record. The hot dog and bun were the center of a media event in celebration of the Association's 50th anniversary on August 4, 2006, at the Akasaka Prince Hotel in Tokyo . On May 31, 2012, Guinness World Records certified the world record for the most expensive hot dog at USD$ 145.49. The "California Capitol City Dawg", served at Capitol Dawg in Sacramento, California, features
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1568-494: 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. Annually, Americans consume 20 billion hot dogs. Stands and trucks sell boiled hot dogs at street and highway locations. Wandering hot dog vendors sell their product in baseball parks. At convenience stores, hot dogs are kept heated on rotating grills. Hot dogs are also common on restaurants' children's menus. Costco ,
1617-563: The greatest affinity for ketchup. American hot dog variations often have misleading names; they are commonly named for the geographical regions that allegedly inspired them instead of the regions in which they are most popular. For example, michigan hot dogs and white hots , are popular in upstate New York, whereas Coney Island hot dogs are popular in Michigan. Sauteed bell peppers, onions, and potatoes find their way into New Jersey's deep-fried Italian hot dog . Hot wieners , or weenies, are
1666-401: The hot dog eventually became ubiquitous throughout the US during the 20th century. Its preparation varies regionally in the country, emerging as an important part of other regional cuisines, including Chicago street cuisine . The word frankfurter comes from Frankfurt , Germany, where pork sausages similar to hot dogs originated. These sausages, Frankfurter Würstchen , were known since
1715-688: The innocent 'wienerworst' man will be barred from dispensing hot dog on the street corner. It was used to mean a sausage in casing in the Paterson (New Jersey) Daily Press (31 December 1892): the 'hot dog' was quickly inserted in a gash in a roll. Subsequent uses include the New Brunswick Daily Times (New Jersey; May 20, 1893), the New York World (May 26, 1893), and the Knoxville Journal (September 28, 1893). According to one story,
1764-515: The leader in hot dog sales of all those sold in Major League Baseball ballparks. There are two lines for Dodger Dog vendors: steamed or grilled. The vendors of the grilled dogs are typically located near the back wall of the stadium, so that the smoke does not blow into the seating areas and overwhelm the baseball fans. The grilled Dogs are considered the "classic" version. Until 2021, they were known as "Farmer John Dodger Dogs". Starting with
1813-515: The mixture and simply called it Frankfurter . Nowadays, in German-speaking countries, except Austria, hot dog sausages are called Wiener or Wiener Würstchen ( Würstchen means "little sausage"), to differentiate them from the original pork-only mixture from Frankfurt . In Swiss German , it is called Wienerli , while in Austria the terms Frankfurter or Frankfurter Würstel are used. It
1862-505: The practice in the American Midwest; there are several versions of the story with varying details. According to one account, Feuchtwanger's wife proposed the use of a bun in 1880: Feuchtwanger sold hot dogs on the streets of St. Louis, Missouri , and provided gloves to his customers so that they could handle the sausages without burning their hands. Losing money when customers did not return the gloves, Feuchtwanger's wife suggested serving
1911-633: The record for most hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes by a female at 48.5 hot dogs, also setting this record on July 4, 2020. The last person to hold the record before Sudo was Sonya Thomas . Condiments A condiment is a preparation that is added to food, typically after cooking, to impart a specific flavour , to enhance the flavour, or to complement the dish. Some condiments are used during cooking to add flavour texture: barbecue sauce , compound butter , teriyaki sauce , soy sauce , Marmite and sour cream are examples. Alternatively, condiments are sometimes added prior to serving, for example, in
1960-485: The sale of each 1.4 kg (3 lb) super dog were donated to the Shriners Hospitals for Children . Hot dogs are a popular food for eating competitions. The record for hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes is 83 by Joey Chestnut at the " Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef " event on September 02, 2024. The last person to hold the record before Chestnut was Takeru Kobayashi . Competitive eater Miki Sudo holds
2009-454: The salt content and use turkey, chicken, and vegetarian meat substitutes. Hot dogs are prepared commercially by mixing the ingredients (meats, spices, binders and fillers) in vats where rapidly moving blades grind and mix the ingredients in the same operation. This mixture is forced through tubes into casings for cooking. Most hot dogs sold in the US are "skinless" rather than "natural casing" sausages. As with most sausages, hot dogs must be in
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2058-548: The sausages in a roll instead. In another version, Antoine Feuchtwanger, or Anton Ludwig Feuchtwanger, served sausages in rolls at the World's Fair – either at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, or, earlier, at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition , in Chicago – again, allegedly because the white gloves provided to customers to protect their hands were being kept as souvenirs. Another possible origin for serving
2107-468: The sausages in rolls is the pieman Charles Feltman , at Coney Island in New York City. In 1867 he had a cart made with a stove on which to boil sausages, and a compartment to keep buns in which they were served fresh. In 1871 he leased land to build a permanent restaurant, and the business grew, selling far more than just the "Coney Island Red Hots" as they were known. The term dog has been used as
2156-581: The standard ketchup and mustard on a typical hot dog. The Dodger Dog is also served at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the home of the Dodgers AAA affiliate Oklahoma City Dodgers . A concession area called the "Dog Pound" serves hot dogs from stadiums around the country including the Fenway Frank, Cincinnati Cheese Coney, Milwaukee Brat, and The Red Hot Chicago Dog. The Dodger Dog
2205-558: The term at other times; the earliest known example was in connection with a bicycle race at Madison Square Garden , appearing in The New York Evening Journal of December 12, 1906. Common hot dog sausage ingredients include: Pork and beef are the traditional meats used in hot dogs. Less expensive hot dogs are often made from chicken or turkey, using low-cost mechanically separated poultry . Changes in meat technology and dietary preferences have led manufacturers to lower
2254-645: The term interchangeably with seasoning . Others restrict the definition to include only "prepared food compound[s], containing one or more spices", which are added to food after the cooking process, such as mustard, ketchup or mint sauce . The term condiment comes from the Latin condimentum , meaning "spice, seasoning, sauce" and from the Latin condire , meaning "preserve, pickle, season". The term originally described pickled or preserved foods, but its meaning has changed over time. Condiments were known in historical Ancient Rome , India , Greece and China . There
2303-460: The use of the complete phrase hot dog (in reference to sausage) was coined by the newspaper cartoonist Thomas Aloysius "Tad" Dorgan around 1900 in a cartoon recording the sale of hot dogs during a New York Giants baseball game at the Polo Grounds . He may have used the term because he did not know how to spell "dachshund". No copy of the apocryphal cartoon has ever been found. Dorgan did use
2352-513: Was given the Colbert Questionert by Stephen Colbert . Although hot dogs are cooked during manufacture, it is still recommended that packaged hot dogs are heated to an internal temperature of at least 165 °F (75 °C) prior to consumption. Most hot dogs are high in fat and salt and have preservatives sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate , which are contributors to nitrate-containing chemicals classified as group 1 carcinogens by
2401-399: Was not, however, served at the Dodgers' spring training ballpark, Camelback Ranch , during the team's first spring training at the park. This was changed for the 2010 Spring Training season where the Dodger Dog was either cooked on a hot dog roller or steamed. Thomas Arthur created the "Dodger Dog" during his 29 years (1962–1991) as the food concessions manager at Dodger Stadium. Originally,
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