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The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 10:20 am
by JEBar
when it comes to hotdogs and most other foods, my taste are pretty simple (I drink straight black coffee) .... what toppings do you like on a hot dog and where do you find it .... I like an all beef hot dog topped with yellow mustard, mayo, white slaw and onions ..... my source has long been Grill '57 ===>
http://www.grill57.com/ <=== .... it is located on the south side of Raleigh it is a throwback restaurant that plays music from the '50's & '60's ..

.. its all beef, foot long hotdog (#7 on their menu) is the standard against which I judge all other hot dogs .... so far, in all of our travels, I've never found one as good, much less any better .... if/when you are in the area and enjoy an atmosphere that will take you back to much simpler times, give it a try
Re: The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 10:28 am
by RetiredSeabee
For me it is a redskin hot dog with the skin that snaps when you bite it. Cover that in chili, onions, and mustard. And the bun needs to be soft and fresh.
Re: The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:21 pm
by clovishound
My favorite way to eat hot dogs is slice two and put them in a can of pork and beans with sauteed onions and mushrooms and some brown sugar. Comfort food at it's best. I loved fixing a pot of beans and hot dogs after a long day diving the river in the winter. Let it simmer while I take a nice hot shower to get the river funk off me and warm me up. Doesn't get any better than that.
Re: The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:58 am
by daytime dave
In the north country, I really like Glaziers. Across from Paul Smith's college a fellow sells these "Michigan style". I must admit they are good.
I like a nice natural casing dog with onions and german mustard. Soft bun is a plus.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_hot_dog
Re: The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:54 am
by JEBar
interesting .... I'd never heard of a Michigan Hot Dog ....

Re: The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:02 am
by Les
A red skin/frankfurter with onions, mustard and tomato ketchup in a nice fresh white roll/bun. Luvverly!

Re: The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:14 am
by JEBar
we have a good friend who lives in Texas that wants us to give Good Dog ===>
http://gooddoghouston.com/ <=== a try .... I must say, they offer toppings that I'd never considered .... many that after considering, I wouldn't order ..

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Re: The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:37 am
by Henry88
Kosher or Nathen's with kraut and mustard
Re: The Perfect Hotdog
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:49 am
by CT_Shooter
Henry88 wrote:Kosher or Nathen's with kraut and mustard
I prefer Kosher hot dogs, too, though with spicy brown mustard, either sweet pickle or hot pepper relish, and finely chopped onions. I also like the bun to be buttered and toasted on both sides. It might be on the lunch menu today.

Re: The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:17 pm
by Todddanger
All beef hot dog, sliced down the center, insert a slice of string cheese, wrap in bacon, broil it so it's healthy for you, bakery bun, Heinz Ketchup. Wow
Re: The Perfect Hotdog
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:27 pm
by BigAl52
Buffalo Hot dogs are the only ones I can eat and not get indigestion. With relish and mustard and a whiskey on the rocks.
Re: The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:03 pm
by JEBar
are you referring to a hot dog made from Buffalo or one with Buffalo type sauce
Re: The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:24 pm
by Henry88
JEBar wrote:with Buffalo type sauce????
and NOT get indigestion?????

Re: The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 3:42 am
by dave77
Ball Park franks (not all beef), dijon mustard and catsup, maybe a little relish. Love hot dogs but don't eat many anymore as I mostly avoid white bread and don't care for whole wheat hot dog buns.
Re: The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:33 am
by JEBar
dave77 wrote:Ball Park franks (not all beef), dijon mustard and catsup, maybe a little relish. Love hot dogs but don't eat many anymore as I mostly avoid white bread and don't care for whole wheat hot dog buns.
understood and agree with both white bread and whole wheat buns .... I'll eat a hotdog without a bun rather than one with whole wheat ... I make it a point to limit carbs so for me a hotdog, hamburger, or sandwich of most any kind has become a reasonably rare treat .... the same is true of a baked Irish potato ....

Re: The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 2:03 pm
by dave77
JEBar wrote: I make it a point to limit carbs so for me a hotdog, hamburger, or sandwich of most any kind has become a reasonably rare treat .... the same is true of a baked Irish potato ....

I use Franz "16 oz 100% whole wheat" or Franz "45 calorie 9 grain" for my morning scrambled egg sandwich. Slices are a little small but only 19 or 16 grams of carbs for 2 slices and they're both 100% whole grain. Add a slice of ham and cheese, cup of fat free cottage cheese and an apple and I'm at about 55 grams of carbs and very little fat.
Re: The Perfect Hot Dog
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 2:28 pm
by RanchRoper
Best hot dogs always seem to be in hockey arenas; always a treat when I was growing up.