The Official HOT DOG thread

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• June 30, 2003 at 11:14 am #6924
  David Lauterbach

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  OK I hate to sound that old man of the mountain but here is the true story. Harry M Stevens really invented the hot dog at the Polo Grounds where the NY Giants played. He had the franchise to see them at Ebbets Field (Brooklyn Dodgers), Yankee Stadium and the Polo Grounds. ARA services (now ARAMark), bought him out in recent times which I call the 60’s or 70’s) His original recipe is perhaps dead . However, sometime in early 60’s along comes Ball Park Franks which taste exactly like those bought at Ebbet’s Field. Recipe stolen? They are best served with Goulden’s spicy Brown Mustard originally only offered at the ballpark. At the A and P only Goulden’s Brown was available (now not made).<br />
  Mathan Handwerker sold his hot dogs at half price added garlic and had actors dressed as doctors hawking them. The original Nathan’s hot Dog is only available at Johnny Rockets Hamburger., The one Nathan sells now is half the size of the original. Rather than brag about them, I say they are an example of a failed company. Not only their hto dogs and fries where the best but their hamburgers far surpassed Wetson’s (which they bought out and McDonald’s)/ They sold great Pizza and a lobster roll etc. (Today’s "lobster roll" is thin with tons of bun and nothing like the orginal). Had they advertised and grown they would be today’s McDonals. They stunk as businessmen. Even today the new owners are horrible. Rather than accent Nathan’s great choices they bought Kenny Roger’s chicken, Miami subs and aurthur treacher’s fish and chips. What a waste since the original Nathan recipes far supass all the other franchised junk; and they still don’t advertise!! Very Pedestrian. Their original corn on the cob, lobster roll, claims fried shrimp (not the shrimp they serve today), hamburgers, fries and Corned Beef were the best.<br />
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  Next Nedick’s hot dogs were great. had an orange drink and a relish mustard sauce that ws fabulous. They all died but a new one is opening at Penn station in NYC.<br />
  Next, go to the Coney Islnd Nathan’s and order a hmaburger. You will immediately understand why I remain puzzled why Nathan’s doesn’t own the franchise world.<br />
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  Next, Lums Hotdogs originated in a bar on Collins ave in Miami Beach. Similar to Ball Park Franks they soaked in hot Budweiser for 20 years and were served in a bun with greasy onion rings. They were fantastic. They spread like wildfire in the south, were bought out by a corporation that drained them.<br />
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  Next, most disappointing is that Oscar Meyer is allowed to exist. No taste<br />
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  Sabrett’s hotdog Soaked in hot water for 20 years but sold with greatest onion relish in world. The mustard and the onion relish keep Sabrett’s in business. <br />
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  Sabrett’s Hot water for 20 years. ball Park same hot water or beer. Nathans–Do not charcole grill!! Sort of frie them for more than 20 min. Only getting them to burst from heat releases the flavor. I know I made them in Coney Island for ten years. don’t cook ’em fast, Cook em long till skin bursts after gettin them crusty.<br />
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  Next, Dodger Dogs need investigation. there is a stand at Turner Field that makes hotdogs very much like those of the 40s-50s. Try em.<br />
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  Last but not least Hebrew National. Most over rated in world. My other Jewish mother in a bllind taste test ranked them lowest. she was shocked when I told her they were HN.<br />
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  Boar’s Head brands have super deli meats. Their hot dogs should be considered in the league of Nathan’s and cooked the same way. <br />
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  Love me Glenn G formerly of NYC now Atlanta

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