The word 'frankfurter' comes from Frankfurt, Germany, where pork sausages similar to hot dogs originated. Ī hot dog as served on Coney Island in 1940 Its preparation varies regionally in the country, emerging as an important part of other regional cuisines, including Chicago street cuisine. Although particularly connected with New York City and its cuisine, the hot dog eventually became ubiquitous throughout the US during the 20th century. The hot dog became closely associated with baseball and American culture. It became a working-class street food in the U.S., sold at stands and carts. These types of sausages were culturally imported from Germany and became popular in the United States. The hot dog's cultural traditions include the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Hot dog variants include the corn dog and pigs in a blanket. Typical condiments include mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, relish, and cheese sauce, and common garnishes include onions, sauerkraut, jalapeños, chili, grated cheese, coleslaw, bacon, and olives. Hot dog preparation and condiments vary worldwide. Some consider a hot dog to technically be a sandwich. The names of these sausages also commonly refer to their assembled dish. The sausage used is a wiener ( Vienna sausage) or a frankfurter ( Frankfurter Würstchen, also just called frank). The term hot dog can also refer to the sausage itself. A hot dog (less commonly spelled hotdog ) is a food consisting of a grilled or steamed sausage served in the slit of a partially sliced bun.

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