Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Hot Dogs from around America

So today I was craving a hot dog, and due to the town where I live's lack of a Der Wienerschnitzel I figured I'd have to make my own.  Yes, Costco is there but I didn't want to spend money I don't have on things I don't need.  I digress.

So I went to the store and bought a pack of hot dogs and buns, then decided to get creative.  I ended up purchasing a few additional toppings.


So I decided that this Californian would cook and eat four hot dogs (I was really hungry).

There was the:
-Chicago style: a dog served up with a pickle spear, tomato juliennes, mustard and onions.  Not a bad combination, but I think I need to dry out the pickle because it really overpowered the dog.
-Seattle style: a dog split then cooked served atop a toasted bun with cream cheese, grilled onions, and cock-sauce (sriracha).  My least favorite of the three...sort of expected, leave it to a bunch of Seattle hippies to ruin a good ol' fashioned meal.
-Coney dog: an American classic, a dog served on a bun with mustard, chili (NO BEANS of course), topped with cheese (I used sharp cheddar), and diced onions.  Always hits the spot
-Carolina dog: a hot dog topped with coleslaw, chili, and onions. MY FAVORITE, no surprises here I should've expected it from the name alone, I mean everything is  bigger in Texas, but its better from the Carolinas.

Surprisingly, the vinegar content in the slaw was more mild than that of the mustard as compared to the coney dog.  The partially broken down cabbage also provided a sweetness that complimented the mild heat in the chili so I would say it was a sweet-heat combination on the dog.

Total cost of this recipe <$20.  Total time (prep/cook) <30 minutes.
It was a good day in the kitchen.

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