The Proper Condiment

[ARtraveler]

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In hopes of getting some meat into our discussions which, according to some, have been going down the tubes lately...I wish you to consider...

Labor Day is rapidly approaching. The last of the summer season final cookout bash will soon be upon us. One of the items that are served at these picnics as well as many State Fairs is the lowly hot dog.

I have developed my opinion on the question to follow, but do not want to cloud this thread with unnecessary facts.

What is the proper condiment, if any, to properly dress and present the hot dog? Explain if you have the urge. :roflblack::roflblack:

[cptjam]

Mustard
sometimes chili
maybe chopped onions
but never, ever, ever put ketchup on a hotdog! Never! 😝

[Cruzr Joe]

Condiment: Mustard

Reason: Tradition

Other acceptable toppings: Sauerkraut, Chili, Onions.

NON ACCEPTABLE TOPPING: KETCHUP (never, ever, ever)


Cruzr Joe

[cuznjohn]

ketchup

[spyderbirds]

Seasoned tomato paste

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[Bob Denman]

Bacon, hot sauce, and Beer! :cheers:

[spyderbirds]

Bacon, hot sauce, and Beer! :cheers:
Bob u DA man,
bacon wrapped fat fried dog...

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[Pennyrick]

Spicy mustard
Chili
Cole Slaw

Because that is the only way to enjoy a hot dog.

(the meat should be Nathans dinner size franks)

[Bob Denman]

Bob u DA man,
bacon wrapped fat fried dog...

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We must have gone to different High Schools together! :2thumbs:
:yes::ohyea::yes:

[RBS66]

I just eat 2 hot dogs for dinner. Toasted bun with Swiss cheese Hellmann's dijonaise mustard and chopped raw onions. Awesome ( oh and baked beans )

[cuznjohn]

i forgot, ever try potato bread buns

[Bob Denman]

I just eat 2 hot dogs for dinner. Toasted bun with Swiss cheese Hellmann's dijonaise mustard and chopped raw onions. Awesome ( oh and baked beans )
We had the Missus' special homemade chili tonight!
:yes::ohyea::yes:
But Hot Dogs were on the radar! :thumbup:
Probably tomorrow evening!
We like Sabretts... :2thumbs:

But does anyone in here prefer Bratwursts, to Hot Dogs? :dontknow:

[pegasus1300]

Spicy or Dijon Mustard
Bright Green Relish
Season Salt
Chopped onions
tomato wedges
pepperoncini on top
dill pickle spear on the side.

or Chile (no beans) and chopped onions

or mustard, onions, yellow peppers

or Pepper Jack Cheese, Spicy mustard onions yellow peppers

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Dammit...

Now I'm getting REALLY hungry!! :D

[pegasus1300]

BTW great topic

[Deer Slayer]

If ya'll come South, you will get slaw, in NC it may be white or red. Fact of life. Don't gag till ya try it.:shocked:

[Dan McNally]

Spicy brown mustard and chopped onions, washed down with a cold beer.

[NorCalBud]

Mustard
sometimes chili
maybe chopped onions
but never, ever, ever put ketchup on a hotdog! Never! ��

:agree::agree::agree:
Joe got this right!!!!

[bruiser]

Yes Bob, good Brats. I'm talking the good imports from Germany. The white ones. If I can't get them, Johnsonville will work. I boil mine in beer then finish them on the grill.

Now as to the OPs question. Down here in the south a hot dog is served all the way unless specified otherwise. That includes mustard, onions, chili, slaw. Most hot dogs here are Bright Leaf. They are a red dog. I don't mind them, wife doesn't like them. I prefer an all beef dog such as Ball Park. I will never tolerate Ketchup on my hot dogs.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Yes Bob, good Brats. I'm talking the good imports from Germany. The white ones. If I can't get them, Johnsonville will work. I boil mine in beer then finish them on the grill.

Now as to the OPs question. Down here in the south a hot dog is served all the way unless specified otherwise. That includes mustard, onions, chili, slaw. Most hot dogs here are Bright Leaf. They are a red dog. I don't mind them, wife doesn't like them. I prefer an all beef dog such as Ball Park. I will never tolerate Ketchup on my hot dogs.

:agree:............But have you ever tried COSTCO's house brand ALL-BEEF ....just the right amount of spices and the best price around :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:........Mike

[retread]

Brats, not dogs, horseradish mustard, diced onions, sharp cheddar.

john

[Chupaca]

my hot dogs are stuffed with dill pickles, cheese, wrapped in bacon and char broiled. I serve them with a mix of mayo, mustard and black pepper. To add anything else is to ruin the perfect hot dog...:thumbup: now if its just a dog...mustard and mayo...then the other stuff like relish, onions, chili, cheese...etc

[kep-up]

MAYONNAISE AND CHOPPED ONIONS!

[mowin]

10w-40.....

[Bob Denman]

MA rated?

[ARtraveler]

Some great ideas folks. Can I stir the pot a little here? :roflblack:

Only one proponent of ketchup. I am still open to that and know people who like it.

How about brands? I have heard Nathan's, and Costco. Anyone like Hebrew National? We tried those once.

How about styles? Chicago style and the various ingredients for the "garden?" Arizona style?

Regardless, I am getting a bit hungry for you know what.

Round 2: :bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq:

[PrairieSpyder]

Mustard and sauerkraut.

I also prefer brats to dogs.

[PrairieSpyder]

We had the Missus' special homemade chili tonight!
:yes::ohyea::yes:
But Hot Dogs were on the radar! :thumbup:
Probably tomorrow evening!
We like Sabretts... :2thumbs:

But does anyone in here prefer Bratwursts, to Hot Dogs? :dontknow:

Chili in August? Around here, chili is a winter dish.

[PrairieSpyder]

If ya'll come South, you will get slaw, in NC it may be white or red. Fact of life. Don't gag till ya try it.:shocked:

I enjoyed slaw-dogs when I lived in Georgia.

[Bob Denman]

Chili in August? Around here, chili is a winter dish.

I had that very same discussion with her... :D
My winning argument?
"You don't have to heat it up until it's steaming..." :thumbup:
Quickly followed by:
"It IS named CHILLY."
(On Sundays; she'll make a meal that lasts the entire week. :yes:)

[wyliec]

Maybe you can shed some light on why not ketchup? I may have a hot dog once a month, and may or may not have ketchup; usually I have mustard. After reading some of the posts, it seems that hot dogs may be a delicacy to some; not that there is anything wrong with that. But, do you use ketchup for other foods?

[Bob Denman]

:dontknow: Why not Ketchup? :dontknow:
I'll put anything on a Hot Dog, that'll get them served to me on a regular basis... nojoke

Eating Hot Dogs is NOT about "food snobbery"; it's about FUN! :thumbup:

I'm really glad that you brought this up! :2thumbs:

[PrairieSpyder]

I don't really like hot dogs that much. I only eat them when at picnics, ballparks, etc. It's the atmosphere in which they're served I like, not the dogs.

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

chopped or sauteed onions, peppers & of course bacon or bacon bits

[Bob Denman]

I don't really like hot dogs that much. I only eat them when at picnics, ballparks, etc. It's the atmosphere in which they're served I like, not the dogs.

:yikes:
How do you feel about Bratwurst? :shocked:

EDIT: I see that answer... I didn't read back far enough. :opps:

[ARtraveler]

:yikes:
How do you feel about Bratwurst? :shocked:

EDIT: I see that answer... I didn't read back far enough. :opps:

Many people prefer brats to dogs. A big deal for MN and WI folks. The name Johnsonville is pretty big there.

[Bob Denman]

I just got the word...
"Chilly" again tonight for supper! :yes:
The dogs can wait for later on in the week! :D
This might be the best batch that she's ever made.
Ground beef, Black beans, (Okay; we're NOT traditionalists), tomato paste, stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, fresh chopped tomatoes... :D, mushrooms, onions, corn, A-1 sauce...
Cayenne, jalapeno, chipotle, and horseradish!
It's got a little bit of bite to it! :2thumbs:

[ARtraveler]

I just got the word...
"Chilly" again tonight for supper! :yes:
The dogs can wait for later on in the week! :D
This might be the best batch that she's ever made.
Ground beef, Black beans, (Okay; we're NOT traditionalists), tomato paste, stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, fresh chopped tomatoes... :D, mushrooms, onions, corn, A-1 sauce...
Cayenne, jalapeno, chipotle, and horseradish!
It's got a little bit of bite to it! :2thumbs:

I did chili on Sunday. It was a chilly day here. Crisp, fall and in the low 50's. Snow (termination dust) was on the high mountaintops.

Two meats, three beans, two tomato types, three pepper types, onions, celery, lots of seasonings including oregano, fennel and...

Now I am thinking...leftover chili on some brats....

[SL Ken]

Hillshire Farms Spicy dogs. And yes, ketchup, onions and pickle relish.

[pegasus1300]

Some great ideas folks. Can I stir the pot a little here? :roflblack:

Only one proponent of ketchup. I am still open to that and know people who like it.

How about brands? I have heard Nathan's, and Costco. Anyone like Hebrew National? We tried those once.

How about styles? Chicago style and the various ingredients for the "garden?" Arizona style?

Regardless, I am getting a bit hungry for you know what.

Round 2: :bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq:

I have used Costco Nathans and Hebrew National and like all three. I also Like Aidell's

[wyliec]

When I eat a hot dog, it's not only what kind I eat, but where.


http://heidsofliverpool.com

Do you recognize the guy on the left? If he likes 'em, they must be good:

http://heidsofliverpool.com/?page_id=11

[ARtraveler]

When I eat a hot dog, it's not only what kind I eat, but where.


http://heidsofliverpool.com

Do you recognize the guy on the left? If he likes 'em, they must be good:

http://heidsofliverpool.com/?page_id=11

That is a pretty good endorser. :bowdown::bowdown: And yes, the place is also important.

[OJ UK]

When over on the other side of the pond I really enjoy a nice Dog with sauerkraut....Over here where you don't see sauerkraut
I make do with onions and hot English mustard.
I like bratwurst but I prefer German frankfurters.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Some great ideas folks. Can I stir the pot a little here? :roflblack:

Only one proponent of ketchup. I am still open to that and know people who like it.

How about brands? I have heard Nathan's, and Costco. Anyone like Hebrew National? We tried those once.

How about styles? Chicago style and the various ingredients for the "garden?" Arizona style?

Regardless, I am getting a bit hungry for you know what.

Round 2: :bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq:
:agree:.....Really this is the KEY thing ..........I like Nathan's and Hebrew National........but Costco has them beat price wise and I like the taste better...................and if you BURN them just a little bit ......:clap: :clap: :clap:..............they are HEAVEN ...by themselves ...no bun ...no condiments :yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes: :yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:.......Mike

[Bob Denman]

Nathan's, or Sabretts... :2thumbs:
They have a real nice flavor and texture!

Question:
Baked Beans, or Sauerkraut?? :dontknow:

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

my wife & i like the hot dogs at five guys

[Bob Denman]

my wife & i like the hot dogs at five guys
:shocked: Is that a Diner, or a Basketball Team? :shocked:

[cptjam]

my hot dogs are stuffed with dill pickles, cheese, wrapped in bacon and char broiled. I serve them with a mix of mayo, mustard and black pepper. To add anything else is to ruin the perfect hot dog...:thumbup: now if its just a dog...mustard and mayo...then the other stuff like relish, onions, chili, cheese...etc
Bring some of those down; sounds delicious! We rarely get lunch when we work! 😀

[pegasus1300]

:shocked: Is that a Diner, or a Basketball Team? :shocked:

Burger joint,I didn't know they had dogs

[MisterP]

Condiment: Mustard

Reason: Tradition

Other acceptable toppings: Sauerkraut, Chili, Onions.

NON ACCEPTABLE TOPPING: KETCHUP (never, ever, ever)


Cruzr Joe

+1 on this, totally agree. I hate ketchup.

[Chupaca]

Might just do that if I can make it to your CA venue. ..

[retread]

If (when) I put sauerkraut on my brats, it gets doctored a bit with caraway seeds. Anybody try boiling brats in beer, then wrapping in bacon and grilling?

john

[ARtraveler]

Nathan's, or Sabretts... :2thumbs:
They have a real nice flavor and texture!

Question:
Baked Beans, or Sauerkraut?? :dontknow:

Yes. :yes::yes: