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The Dog Days of Summer
National Hot Dog Day may be July 17, but why stop there? With so many delicious hot dogs to try (not to mention the almost infinite combinations of toppings), the celebration of this fabled frank may never cease!
National Hot Dog Day may be July 17, but why stop there? With so many delicious hot dogs to try (not to mention the almost infinite combinations of toppings), the celebration of this fabled frank may never cease!
Before we begin, we need to address one of humanity’s greatest questions... Is a hot dog a sandwich? There’s been some rightfully impassioned debate about what passes as a sandwich and what doesn’t. At its simplest, it could be defined as some sort of filling sandwiched between carbs, right? So, in frank terms, that makes a hot dog a sandwich (though perhaps its own subclass). Those who would say otherwise may have some good points, but we’re not here to grill anyone or boil over with emotion—we’re here to talk about what we know for certain to be true: that hot dogs, no matter how you define them, are divine.
Now that we’ve got that settled, here are some wonderful ways to make any day Hot Dog Day.
Miller’s Uncured Angus Beef Franks: For a sandwich (or however you define it) as sacred as the hot dog, the most important thing is the dogs themselves. That’s where Miller’s comes in! These girthy, hickory-smoked franks have been made with traditional methods and premium fresh Angus beef in Oakland since 1910. Woof!
St. Pierre Brioche Hot Dog Rolls: Golden, plump, soft and shiny, these inviting buns are almost begging for a bite! But you’ve gotta put stuff in between them first. Luckily, their buttery sweetness comes in forms befit for hot dogs, pairing well with almost any topping, too! (Especially French mustard!)
Mount Olive Majestic Picklery Premium Fancy Sweet Relish: For those who pick pickles as their favored flavor, Mount Olive presents the Midas of sweet relishes—made with real cane sugar and precision, it gilds everything it touches in tangy-sweet flavor. Grace your hot dog with a relish you’re sure to... relish. Feeling DIY? Try our Homemade Relish recipe!
Tantalizing Topping Combos: Along with the classic ketchup and mustard, there are so many other ways to enjoy the marvel that is the hot dog. Try these three combos on for size, pile it high with your own personal favorites or explore the depths of your fridge and pantry to discover all sorts of enticing innovations.
- For a simple yet sensational dog, load your dog up with sweet relish (see above), chopped onions and yellow mustard.
- Celebrate seasonal flavors with a summery mix of diced heirloom tomatoes, red onion, scallions, balsamic vinegar and salt.
- And if you like creamy, tangy and crunchy all in the same bite, add a dash of sweet mayo plus pickled vegetables.
However you choose to celebrate, the world is your hot dog—enjoy!
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