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Happy National Hot Dog Day

Chin Diesel

Chin Diesel

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Celebrated the third Wednesday of July every year.

What's your brand or go to shop?

How do you cook them?

How do you top them?
 
Mustard or no-bean chili. The Windmill in Stratford was a go-to spot growing up in the 70s and 80s for hot dogs. If it’s still around, it’s almost definitely not as good as it used to be. The Tomlinson’s stand (the Greeks?) in Bridgeport was also a favorite. Thanks for the nostalgic turn.
 
For the main stream dogs I prefer Hebrew National. For dogs local to CT, Rosol’s makes a good hot dog.

As for restaurants, an underrated dog is the foot long chili dog at JohnyAd’s in Old Saybrook. Crisp on the outside, New England style grilled and buttered roll and a manageable amount of traditional chili. I add diced onions. Very good.
 
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DCHuskyFan said:
Mustard or no-bean chili. The Windmill in Stratford was a go-to spot growing up in the 70s and 80s for hot dogs. If it’s still around, it’s almost definitely not as good as it used to be.
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Windmill is still around but its owned by the people who run Vazzys.
 
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I use Sabrett or Kayem when buying from the store. I have a local butcher who makes 1/4 wagyu dogs which are killer.

My go to for cooking now is the aur fryer. So easy and simple. 3-4 minutes at 425 degrees and they're perfect. Outside has snap and inside is steaming hot.

Warm the bun to make it soft and squishy.

And top it however you like. I'll could care less how you line topping your hot dog. It's still the best summer time or tailgate sandwich out there.
 
Sabretts and deutschmacher, gotta have red onions

Try Double Deez Chicago style Hot Dog restaurant in Holmes Beach FL, awesome selection
 
Chin Diesel said:
I use Sabrett or Kayem when buying from the store. I have a local butcher who makes 1/4 wagyu dogs which are killer.

My go to for cooking now is the aur fryer. So easy and simple. 3-4 minutes at 425 degrees and they're perfect. Outside has snap and inside is steaming hot.

Warm the bun to make it soft and squishy.

And top it however you like. I'll could care less how you line topping your hot dog. It's still the best summer time or tailgate sandwich out there.
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I am on Team Air Fryer as well. It is undoubtedly the best way to cook a hot dog. I score the top with an xxxxxxxxx pattern too.

Yellow mustard and relish. Potato roll. Anything in a natural casing is fine. Martin Rosols preferred.
 
I gotta say, for grilling purposes, I think the Buffalo area has much better dogs than other areas. Sahlens and Wardynski’s are so much better charred and grilled than a Nathan’s or Ball Park, for example. Bigger, juicier, charred and delicious.
 
Hebrew National Bun Length ... boiled, fried, or air fried

Topped only with a slice of american cheese, and served on a slice of wheat bread, or a toasted english muffin
 
Scot-e said:
Literally my favorite food ever.
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Also literally perhaps one of the worst things you can eat. Not that that's ever stopped me from having them.
 
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CL82 said:
Also literally perhaps one of the worst things you can eat. Not that that's ever stopped me from having them.
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Depending on the math for how many minutes each hot dog takes off your life, I either should have died in 1847 based off how many I've eaten, or I would live to 218 years old if I never ate a hot dog.
 
Chin Diesel said:
Depending on the math for how many minutes each hot dog takes off your life, I either should have died in 1847 based off how many I've eaten, or I would live to 218 years old if I never ate a hot dog.
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Maybe the ONLY reason I didn’t go to UConn on a sports scholarship was my soph/junior summer diets consisting of 3 hot dogs for lunch and 3 hot dogs for dinner mixed in with a donut pregame.
 
Abeles & Heymann. Split and throw on the Blackstone. Best dogs available at retail. They’re a seasonal item at Trader Joe’s in the Northeast thru Labor Day.
 
Mr. French said:
Maybe the ONLY reason I didn’t go to UConn on a sports scholarship was my soph/junior summer diets consisting of 3 hot dogs for lunch and 3 hot dogs for dinner mixed in with a donut pregame.
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On the other hand, you probably won't need embalming fluids whenever you pass on. It's a trade-off kind of a thing.
 
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Rawley’s in Fairfield back in the day was the best. Haven’t been there in years though. Anyone know if still good. Hebrew National are good on the grill blistered. Pickle relish and raw onions are my go to condiments on dogs.
 
Mr. French said:
What is this abomination of a post?
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There goes your invitation to holiday dinner, and membership in my exclusive subscription-only recipe club!

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Hoophound said:
For the main stream dogs I prefer Hebrew National. For dogs local to CT, Rosol’s makes a good hot dog.

As for restaurants, an underrated dog is the foot long chili dog at JohnyAd’s in Old Saybrook. Crisp on the outside, New England style grilled and buttered roll and a manageable amount of traditional chili. I add diced onions. Very good.
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Correct but…. Hebrew National has a natural casing dog that is not for sale retail and it’s used in delis, also it’s not what is sold in markets or Costco. Reins Deli has them in Vernon Ct. and will sell them to you. The price per pound is not good but it’s worth it.
 
I almost never eat hot dogs anymore. I like them but if I'm going that route there's better options. They're good as a vehicle. A good natural casing dog with mustard, kraut, and chili always hits the spot as does a char dog dragged through the garden but if I'm going the encased meat route I'll almost always go with a brat or polish over a dog.
 
WFSB is starting one of their polls about best hot dog places. I LOVED Rosco's Big Dog in Hartford, probably the only hot dog place I liked. Most places rely on the fixins to make the dog good, and if that's the case, that place is no bueno to me. Most footlongs are just a gimmick. I'm yet to have one I would recommend, but I know they exist.
My home go to is natural casing dogs, usually Kayem or Mucke's. I prefer pork & beef combos as opposed to all beef. I use a hot mustard, like Arizona Heat, but will also use Gulden's Deli. Just not yellow mustard. I will use ketchup, which is heresy and childish to some, but I don't care. That's what I like. No bean chili is a great add on, but I usually don't have any. Anyone find a good chili sauce in a can? My homemade chili always has beans.
 
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Johnsonville jalepeno chedder ( hotdog/ sausage) are the best with no bean chili and onions for a topping. JMHO
 
In my early post grad days out of UConn I lived around the corner from Sarge's Deli (3rd Avenue between 36th/37th Street) in NYC. At the time, open 24/7.

Had the classic NYC deli set-up of the hot dogs on the griddle with knishes in the front window. Was out drinking late night with one of my UConn housemates visiting from CT, and needed some late-night eats prior to crashing.

We walked in, the counter man took one look at our drunk a&&es and hit us with an all-time memorable line "Gentlemen, how many dozen" :p We probably went for 3 each and a knish!
 
jostar1 said:
The best hot dog is Nathan's Coney Island All Beef Frankfurter. Rated based on snap, juiciness, and flavor.
I'm a convert from Hebrew National.

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They are very good. I buy those at Costco or Sam’s sometimes when having a cookout. I said I like Hebrew National best but I actually like Hebrew National All Natural, no nitrates etc best. If I am going to have to buy Hebrew Regular, I’ll usually choose Nathan’s instead. They are more tender and a little milder flavor wise. My kids all prefer that.
 
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Mr. French said:
I gotta say, for grilling purposes, I think the Buffalo area has much better dogs than other areas. Sahlens and Wardynski’s are so much better charred and grilled than a Nathan’s or Ball Park, for example. Bigger, juicier, charred and delicious.
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I’d like to try some of those. Hummel hotdogs are good too.
 
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