Hot Dog! It’s National Hot Dog Day!
Things have gotten a bit out hand when it comes to these “National Days”. There’s National “Throw a Bean” Day, National “Trail Mix“ Day, and even National “Diatomaceous Earth” Day (what!?). It seems as though everyone, and every thing, has their day in the spotlight, doesn’t it? Well today is one National Day our Dallas food couriers can get behind.
Today is National Hot Dog Day!
As food distribution experts, we believe in the importance of celebrating delicious eats and treats. And if there’s one eat that’s a real treat, it’s a good ole American hot dog! Did you know, though, that hot dogs aren’t exactly American at all? Read more to find out about the delicious history of this tasty treat on National Hot Dog Day.
Hot Dogs Through History
Sausages are first mentioned all the way back in the 9th century in Homer’s The Odyssey. This is the first reference to preserved meats. The hot dog itself wasn’t invented until the late 1600s in Germany. There, a man with the name of Johann Georghehner, a butcher in Coburg, brought is “little sausages” or “dachshunds” to Frankfurt to sell. However that claim is disputed by Austrians who state that the dog’s nickname “wiener” comes from Vienna, Austria. While we don’t have the exact origin story, we do know that hot dogs became a brand in 1871 when Charles Feltman, a German baker, open the first hot dog stand on Coney Island. His dogs were wrapped in a milk roll for convenience- a German practice that’s undisputed.
In 1893, the St. Louis Browns’ owner, a German immigrant named Chris Von de Ahe brought hot dogs to the ballpark. He brought these inexpensive treats to his games as a concession for fans to enjoy. Soon, hot dogs became synonymous with baseball.
Doggone Good Dog Facts
There is a hot dog season. It runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and Americans consume 7 billion hot dogs.
Out of all the American cities, Los Angeles consumes the most hot dogs.
Mustard is the #1 condiment, with 68% of respondents saying they top their dog with it.
Ketchup ranks second with 61% of respondents.
Mickey Mouse’s first on-screen words were “hot dog!”
Roosevelt served hot dogs to the King and Queen in a royal visit to the US in 1939.
Hot dogs are so out of this world, astronauts have enjoyed them in space!
1n 2014, the most bougie hot dog ever sold for $169. It was made of waygu beef, topped with foie gras, truffles, and caviar.
In 2021, Joey Chestnut consumed 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes, setting the world record.
The longest hot dog was 200 feet long, and cost almost $800 to create.
Americans consume 70 million hot dogs on July 4th. That would stretch end to end from LA to DC more than five times.
Forks off! Experts say using a fork will poke holes in the dog, releasing moisture, which is essential to proper cooking.
Hot dogs are actually fully cooked, but they say to heat through as to kill any bacteria that might be on the meat.
Hot Dogs, By Region
Did you know that your dog will likely vary based on where you live and enjoy this food?
Sonoran Style (Arizona)- dogs are wrapped in bacon, wrapped in a roll, and topped with onion, beans, and tomatoes
Michigan Red Hots (North Country New York)- steamed franks, topped with raw onion and meat chili
Slaw Dogs (Southern States)- mayo- based sweet slaw tops these dogs
Chicago Dog (Chicago)- dogs are topped with raw onion and pickles
Coneys (Midwest)- steamed buns are filled with hot dog, cheese, chili, and onions
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