Mt. Olive SpearDog

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Every summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day, American consume over seven billion hot dogs. For over a century, this traditional German cuisine has found a new life in the United States, becoming the unofficial treat for baseball games, barbecues, and poolside. With so many years as a part of the American culinary story, everyone has their own hot dog recipe. From the carts of New York City to the eateries of Chicago, everywhere in the U.S.A. has its own unique take on the classic confection. The hot dog has become such a famous icon for American culture that an annual hot dog eating contest is hosted on the Fourth of July in Coney Island, New York. When grilling hot dogs this summer, keep these handy tips in mind, so you don’t over or undercook your frankfurters:

• Place hot dogs directly over the heat.
• Regularly turn hot dogs to cook thoroughly but avoid burning.
• Hot dogs are done cooking when they have expanded but before they’ve started popping and sputtering.
• Move cooked hot dogs to the side of the grill with no direct heat and place buns over the direct heat. Give them a minute to toast before removing buns and hot dogs from the grill entirely.  

• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Onions
• Sauerkraut
• Chili
• Cheese
• Banana Pepper Rings
• Sweet Salad Peppers
• Jalapeno Slices

• Apply liquid condiments (mustard, ketchup) before solid ones, such as pickles and peppers.
• Always serve plain, poppy seed, and sesame seed buns so guests have their favorite options available.
• Use cloth napkins and paper plates. Mt. Olive SpearDogs, or any hot dog, is a casual food that should be enjoyed in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
• Dig in with your hands. Hot dogs in buns are intended to be consumed with your hands, not a knife and fork.
• Serve iced tea, lemonade, cola, water, and beer with hot dogs. Hard alcohol and wine should be used for more formal meals.

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