American
Hot Dog
“A steaming sausage cradled in a soft bun, topped with tangy mustard, sweet ketchup, and a crunch of onions and sauerkraut.”
Easy15 min
Where it comes from
The hot dog, with roots in German immigrant communities, became an American icon at baseball games and street carts across the nation by the mid-20th century.
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On the Palate
What goes into it
Proteins
Grains & Staples
Sauces & Condiments
How it's made
- 1
Boil or grill hot dog sausages until cooked through.
- 2
Warm hot dog buns in the oven or on a grill.
- 3
Place sausages in buns.
- 4
Top with mustard, ketchup, onions, sauerkraut, and pickle relish.
- 5
Serve immediately.
