- Glossary
- Hot Dog - American sausage in a bun
Hot Dog - American sausage in a bun
Hot dog is one of the most widespread American foods, becoming a symbol of street food and sports stadiums. A sausage (most commonly beef or pork) is placed in a soft elongated bun and topped with various condiments. The most famous varieties include the New York hot dog with mustard and sauerkraut and the Chicago hot dog with pickles and onion. Billions of hot dogs are consumed in the USA annually, especially during summer and national holidays.
- During Independence Day on July 4th, Americans eat an estimated 150 million hot dogs.
- The famous Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest has been held since 1916 on Coney Island.
- A Chicago hot dog is never served with ketchup, which is considered a culinary offense.
- The hot dog allegedly got its name from a humorous drawing of a dachshund in a bun from 1901.
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