National Hot Dog Day
July 15 · Level 2 · #1916 of 2238
National Hot Dog Day celebrates a familiar American favourite: a sausage in a split bun, dressed to personal taste. It brings together the food of summer cookouts, ballparks and neighbourhood stands, with plenty of room for arguments about toppings.
How it is celebrated: food outlets offer special deals, friends fire up the grill and diners sample regional styles. Mustard and onions might be enough for one person; another prefers chilli, cheese or pickled vegetables.
A traditional Chicago-style hot dog has a remarkably detailed topping combination, including tomato, a pickle spear, hot peppers and celery salt. Ketchup is absent from the classic recipe.