Thread: one of the finest things in life HOTDOGS!!!!!!!

mmmmm hot dogs

Doc, I can't thank you enough for the posting rampage back there. There's a Pinks at Planet Hollywood that I will be visiting tomorrow. My mouth is watering. GREAT THREAD!!!!!

My fondest memory of hot dogs was as a kid in the late '70's/early '80's in northern New Jersey. Every once in a while the old man would take me out to a Sabrett stand. Someone with a Jeep DJ 5A postal version would modify the inside for hot dog vending and stick an umbrella out on the outside. I'd get two with mustard, relish and kraut. The taste was UNBELIEVABLE. I don't know why they don't taste quite as good these days, but it's close enough.

Another great place I love to visit is Rutt's Hut in Clifton, NJ. After going to a Devil's game, there was nothing like a stop there. I'd get 10-15 dogs with "glue". These are fried hot dogs with their mustard/relish combo with their own secret recipe added. Those rippers are AWESOME. Rutt's Hut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

On a weird note, I like 7Eleven's spicy big bite. I'd love to be able to buy a case of those and try them grilled with mustard, relish and kraut.

Gentlemen,

The hot dog is the masterpiece of simplicity in the culinary arts. Ah, but not just any hot dog. For me, the Chicago-style hot dog rules the universe of great eats.

The artist creates his masterpiece this way: He rests a steamy and fragrant hot dog in the arms of a teasing bun. But that's only the start of this culinary love affair.

The master then traces a yellow line of mustard along the length of the hot dog. Clustering thumb and three fingers, he then adds hearty measures of green relish and chopped onions. Wedges of sweet tomato make a threesome. A pickle slice flanked by a squad of little peppers complete this canvas of gastronomical delight.

If old age has made me forget an ingredient, I beg your forgiveness.

Gentlemen, this is Chicago-style hot dog. It is to be held in one hand and introduced to the palate slowly. Think a full hollow leisurely gliding southward on a bed of luxurious lather.

I have had the Chicago-style with good wine or cheap wine. Nothing works better, though, than a mug of hearty beer.

Regards,

Obie

Obie, you didn't forget any ingredients. But you did forget to mention the most important thing about the Chicago dog.

NO KETCHUP!

My dear DPflaumer,

Yes, of course.

I avoided the name of that "red substance" intentionally, for the mere thought of it would destroy the majesty of the Chicago-style hot dog.

Regards,

Obie

Ketchup is truly one of the nastier condiments made. It's only good as an ingredient for ****tail sauce.