Danish Hot Dogs

[Rory1262]

I too flipped for the street dogs in Copenhagen.
Right in my neighborhood, there's a Danish Seamen's Church. Each fall they have a Christmas fair as a fundraiser. They prepare and sell the Danish dogs...as well as the wonderful Danish smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches), which are a whole different form of culinary art.

 

[beginish]

I made some Chicago dogs a while back (couldn't find poppyseed buns, though). The relish looks radioactive

Who puts salad on a hot dog?

 

[oc_in_fw]

Who puts salad on a hot dog?

That was my initial reaction, but it is really a nice change of pace. The sweet relish with the dill pickle works great. I wouldn't eat them this way all the time, but, like I to change things up now and again.

 

[beginish]

I actually had a foot long version of one of those at Wrigley Field. I promptly forgot there was a baseball game.

 

[ackvil]

Will most definitely be trying this!, Can the Remoulade be found in most Grocers?

Dave, what no mention of the beloved Sonoran dog?

 

[AnotherChef]

Not trying to hijack but those fried onions are great in salads too!!

This is a great dog combination BTW!!!

 

[Cash_Stronomer]

I need to try this! Hot dogs are almost my favorite food! So far the best dogs I've made have been steamed, and with green relish, lots of onion and WAY too much sauerkraut. Awesome

 

[YKMV]

Aye, Chihuahua...... That's a muy bueno hotdog....

Dave, what no mention of the beloved Sonoran dog?

 

[BSAGuy]

I gotta try this. Thanks for the idea.

 

[Windy City]

Who puts salad on a hot dog?

I have a theory about all the condiments on the Chicago Red Hot, but it is pure conjecture. When working men came off their shifts or had lunch from one of the lush cart vendors outside the factory, A lone hot dog just wasn't enough to satisfy their hunger, and two of them may have been too costly to do every day. The condiments may have been a way to make the Hot Dogs more filling and perhaps nutritious. My previous post was in no way meant to disparage any other encased meats, be they foreign or domestic. Chicagoans just take great pride in the Chicago Dog.

 

[Rory1262]

I have a theory about all the condiments on the Chicago Red Hot, but it is pure conjecture. When working men came off their shifts or had lunch from one of the lush cart vendors outside the factory, A lone hot dog just wasn't enough to satisfy their hunger, and two of them may have been too costly to do every day. The condiments may have been a way to make the Hot Dogs more filling and perhaps nutritious. My previous post was in no way meant to disparage any other encased meats, be they foreign or domestic. Chicagoans just take great pride in the Chicago Dog.

Your notion is pretty much in line with what other sources say. The "dragged through the garden" style started during the Great Depression -- having "a salad on top" was a selling point!

http://www.cookcfb.org/articles/entryid/107/history-of-food-a-real-chicago-hot-dog

 

[Windy City]

Your notion is pretty much in line with what other sources say. The "dragged through the garden" style started during the Great Depression -- having "a salad on top" was a selling point!

http://www.cookcfb.org/articles/entryid/107/history-of-food-a-real-chicago-hot-dog

Cool!

 

[Rory1262]

Counter-theory on the "Depression Dog":

http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/08/hot-dog-of-the-week-depression-dog-chicago-illinois.html

 

[Guestabc]

I wanted to post a picture of one, but ate it so I had to force myself to get some more....

 

[ackvil]

I wanted to post a picture of one, but ate it so I had to force myself to get some more....

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I had my first one last year after we moved to AZ. It is like having a delicious meal in one hot dog!

 

[Guestabc]

They are fantastic, however after seeing the OP's post I am hunting after work today for the remoulade, as I think I may lose my Arizona Card, if these are as good as they look, LOL

 

[ackvil]

They are fantastic, however after seeing the OP's post I am hunting after work today for the remoulade, as I think I may lose my Arizona Card, if these are as good as they look, LOL

I don't know if they are sold in AZ - but WalMart sells them in some places.

 

[Rory1262]

I understand that a big factor in the greatness of the Sonora dog is how the bacon fuses to the sausage,

 

[Guestabc]

I understand that a big factor in the greatness of the Sonora dog is how the bacon fuses to the sausage,

Also I think it s the melding of all the layers, they are an addiction, as I have a feeling the Danish ones will be, LOL

 

[mglindo]

Ok folks! I had to go to two different grocery stores to find the Remoulade sauce. Our local Walmarts did not have it but some do. Had to go to Kroger's to get it. Long story short, I had two for lunch yesterday and two for lunch today! I guess that means I like it!


Mike