Running late? Just grab a hot dog and rush to work. However, did you know that the backyard barbecue staple is actually European?
There's no doubt that having a hot dog whenever you want seems so easy, but do you know what it's made of? If not, here are some quick facts about hot dogs!
Its origin is a mystery.
Experts say the hot dog probably originated in Vienna, Austria or Frankfurt, Germany. Although sausages are mentioned in Homer's The Odyssey, and the emperor Nero's chef Gaius is said to have prepared them for his ruler. Centuries later, someone came up with the idea to put the meat meal inside the bread, but who? Several theories have been proposed but no conclusive results have been reached yet.
What is sausage made of?
The main ingredient in hot dogs is meat. Hot dog makers use chicken, pork, or beef as an ingredient in sausages, along with garlic, salt, paprika, and other spices and binders.
1. There is a right and wrong way to eat hot dogs.
According to the American Meat Trade Association's Official Hot Dog Eating Etiquette Guide, if you're over 18, top off your sass with red sauce, and pretend to use it with the dishes. Here's what you should do—eat every part of the hot dog, pair it with simple drinks and sides, and always lick off whatever condiments you get on your fingers.
2. Mustard is the most popular topping for a hot dog.
According to a survey, most people prefer to garnish their hot dogs with mustard. However, ketchup is the second most beloved topping.
3. Hot dogs have been sent into space.
Believe it or not, the astronauts on the Apollo 7 mission in 1968 did not like the freeze-dried ice cream they were served in space. The food was removed from the space program, and eventually found a home in museum gift shops. However, a classic food item that was later enjoyed by crew members was the 'hot dog'.
4. High blood pressure? Avoid hot dogs.
People with high blood pressure should avoid hot dogs because they are high in sodium and fat. Your daily allowance for sodium should be less than 1,500 milligrams per day.
5. A hot dog once sold for about $170.
In 2014, the world's most expensive hot dog was sold in Seattle, Washington for $169. The cheese bratwurst was smothered in butter teriyaki grilled onions, maitake mushrooms, wagyu beef, foie gras, black truffles, caviar, and Japanese mayonnaise on a brioche bun.
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