The Regional Hot Dog Styles Of America, From New York To Seattle

An unquestionable symbol of culinary Americana, the hot dog appears on menus, in grocery stores and at concession stands all over the country, and its enduring popularity is at least partially due to its blank-slate potential. This became an instant hit, and word quickly spread.” Why it’s iconic: The Chicago Dog has a devoted fanbase and is arguably the most celebrated regional hot dog style in the United States, with The New York Times going so far as to declare Chicago “Hot Dog Town, U.S.A.” The crunchy and abundant vegetables counteract the hot dog’s saltiness, and the tang from the pickles, relish and mustard plays well off the sweetness of the tomatoes, the sharp zing of the onions and the herbaceous celery salt. New York Dog Steve Prezant via Getty Images What it is: A New York hot dog is an all-beef frank that’s typically boiled, placed in a soft white hot dog bun, and topped with “sauerkraut and brown mustard,” Beane said. New Jersey Italian Dog What it is: The New Jersey Italian dog involves a hot dog link that’s deep fried, then topped with sautéed peppers and onions, fried potatoes and brown mustard. Where it’s from: Although the Coney Dog includes the name of a New York City neighborhood in its title, this hot dog style belongs to Detroit.