Thanks to factors like being easy to prepare and simple to eat, not to mention the ability to vary the toppings and the fact that you don’t even need cutlery, hot dogs are a favorite dish in the United States and around the world. These Reddit users couldn’t pass up the chance to photograph their hot dog creations, so we’re sharing them with you!
Chicago Style Hot Dog
This is a Chicago-style hot dog, where there is an all-beef frankfurter in a steamed poppy seed bun, with yellow mustard, bright neon-green relish, chopped onions, tomato wedges, a dill pickle spear, pickled sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt. You have to remember you can’t put ketchup on that because it throws off the balance of flavors.
Two Hot Dogs For US$ 3
These two hot dogs cost $3 at a family-run hot dog stand, according to Reddit user Eraukz. He also added: “I don’t even remember the name of the place because they don’t have a sign in front. I drive by it quite often, in St. Petersburg, Florida and recently found out they serve food, and figured out why not try it.”
Nachos and Hot Dogs
During a get-together with friends, Reddit user aprieto04 posted a photo of the meal they had that day: a huge tray of nachos topped with hot dogs. We wonder if there were separate condiments for the hot dogs, or if the plan was to use whatever toppings were left over from the nachos.
Pulled Lamb and Bernaise Hot Dog
During a visit to Iceland, Reddit user cjabrady revealed that he was on a hot dog tour in the capital, Reykjavik. He also mentioned that the reason for the trip was that he heard on a football podcast that one of the hosts said that the hot dogs he ate by the docks in that city were the best he had in his life. Finally, he added: “This place had a special menu for hot dogs, I’ve never seen hot dogs for US$ 25 in my life.”
Foot Long Hot Dog
Reddit user 614_eats mentioned he thought that ‘Old Bay’ hot dogs, where he snapped this picture, were homemade, but he’s not totally positive. He expressed: “That’s an all-beef sausage from the Merchant Oyster Co. in Pittsburgh. The place was great but there’s a lot of great spots there, I’m sure some locals on there could give you some better options.”
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Korean Hot Dog
These five battered, topping-coated skewers are known as Korean corn dogs, or ‘gamja hot dogs,’ according to Reddit user ahentsometime who posted the image. They were from a shop called ‘Two Hands,’ and from left to right, they are: a whole beef frank with ranch sauce seasoning; half mozzarella cheese and half beef frank with fried potato cubes and hot Cheeto powder; half mozzarella cheese and half beef frank with spicy sauce and Cheeto powder; whole beef frank with regular corn dog but dipped in sugar; and mozzarella cheese only with rice puffs.
Massive Hot Dog
That hot dog is from a local food truck, and according to Reddit user sarahreyn, it’s wrapped in bacon. A reply from Mid-CenturyBoy mentioned: “I very much relate to the taking a bite of food and then realizing I should have taken a photo of it.” While another user, I_LuV_k1tt3n5 replied: “My guess is you just have really tiny hands and that’s a regular ballpark frank.”
Bacon, Egg and Hash Browns Hot Dog
This hot dog is one of those where, when you take a bite, you start to get drenched in all the toppings, in this case, bacon, egg, and hash browns. This hot dog was part of the menu at ‘Dog Haus’ in Burbank. A reply from user intesvensk mentioned: “If they had it on the menu, you can build your own with literally anything.”
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Spiral Cut Hot Dogs
Reddit user IAmAPhysicsGuy revealed that he made those spiral cut hot dogs because when the sausages plump up, the spiral cut lets them get a little bit longer so they fit better on most buns. He also added: “The cut edges get a little bit more browned for better texture and flavor. The valleys of the cuts leave little crevices for toppings to fall into.”
Cheese-aholic Dog
This hot dog featuring cream cheese, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, and bacon, comes from a place called ‘Between Buns’ in Kennewick, Washington, according to Reddit user Parzival_RP1. A reply from user half_derpy expressed: “Cream cheese on top of the hot dog is surprisingly good. We have our own dogs in Seattle that are covered in cream cheese and lots of people add either scallions, or grilled onions.”
Smoked Brisket, Coleslaw, Pickle Topped Hot Dog on a Potato Bun
This hot dog is paired with smoked brisket, coleslaw, pickle topping, and a potato bun, according to Reddit user davestarr. It’s one of those dishes that falls apart instantly when you bite into it, but it’s worth it for the flavor. A reply from user rhg561 mentioned: “Legit never seen this but it’s such a good idea.”
Chili Cheese Fry Hot Dog
Reddit user Josh_Elkin revealed the recipe for these hot dogs, which feature spiral-cut potatoes, shredded cheese, chili, green onions, mustard, and ketchup. To cook them, you have to toss them into frying pan. A reply from marsneedstowels mentioned: “That’s an interesting texture, it looks like it’s chewy.”
Hot Dogs with Bacon and Jalapeños
You have to be a fan of spicy food to add jalapeños to a hot dog, and in the case of Reddit user AndrewF45, he also included bacon. It also features mustard and ketchup, and the person who posted the image commented that he never thought of adding mayonnaise because it isn’t to his taste.
Loaded Hot Dogs and Fries
This image could be the dream of any hot dog lover. A generous serving of hot dogs, piled high with toppings and accompanied by French fries. There are cheese, peppers and onions in there, besides the hot dogs are split down in the middle so the toppings are on the inside. Reddit user PatMcSplat revealed: “Those are from ‘Pattaconk Bar & Grill’, in Chester Connecticut.”
Hot Dog Crust Pizza
Reddit user eldritch_coffee revealed the dish he prepared, a homemade garlic-bread-crust mac and cheese pizza topped with hot dogs, bacon, and jalapeños. If you’re the kind of person who enjoys eating Mac and cheese, pizza, and hot dogs, there won’t be any food tastier for you than this, a dish that combines all of them. The user remarked: “The combination was weird yet entertaining.”
Korean Hot Dogs – 2nd Version
These four hot dogs are another version of Korean-style hot dogs, as Reddit user Jynxers explained. They are just one of the many Asian food options found in Western Canada. He also revealed that the square pieces on the middle hot dogs are French fries, and that the shop where he bought them offered hot dogs filled with cheese, others with just sausage, or a ‘half and half’ option.
22-Inch Hot Dog
This image reveals a 22-inch hot dog that Reddit user Cruzadr devoured that day. He mentioned that to eat it, topped with cheese, chili, jalapeños, relish mix, and bacon, he had to cut it into several pieces, as if they were regular-sized hot dogs. A reply from user [borrado] mentioned: “I like how fries are escorting it on its journey to your belly.”
Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog with Macaroni and Cheese
Reddit user El_Taco_Sloth revealed this hot dog image that features the dish with bacon and mac and cheese. He added that when he started eating it, some of the mac and cheese fell off, so he used utensils to make it easier. A reply from [borrado] expressed: “I like the flavor combination, but what I hate is how you are supposed to eat this.”
Hot Dog with Dollar for Scale
This hot dog, which is larger than the standard size, comes from ‘Hot Dawgs’ in Grove City, Ohio. A one-dollar bill was included to provide a sense of scale, as the hot dog cost more than a dollar. Some users commented that the closest place to get a good hot dog like that nationwide would be ‘Portillo’s.’
Coney Dog
Reddit user zacowen120 revealed that the image was from his first coney dog at one of Jackson, Michigan’s historic Coney Island restaurants. He revealed that more than a year had passed since he began craving a coney dog, when a kid started talking to him about chili dogs. But as he was raised in Colorado, he didn’t know how those tasted. He was finally able to savor it in Virginia Coney Island that day.
Conclusion
Hot dogs vary widely, they are part of American culture, and people in different regions top them with local ingredients, so they would be offended if any of those were altered. From versions that pack serious heat to others where adding ketchup is a no-go, the stories behind them are surprising. At the same time, tasting them all is a wonderful adventure!
