When is National Hot Dog Month?
"July is National Hot Dog Month!"
September 10 is National Hot Dog Day
Some calendars say March 29 is National Hot Dog Day
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BBQ Hot Dogs
See how easy it is to grill the perfect hotdog (skinless or natural casing) at your next BBQ with these easy to learn tips and tricks by the Grillmasters at the Barbecue Web.
See Video at bottom of page
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According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans will be consuming hot dogs in record numbers this summer.
The Council estimates that over seven billion hot dogs will be eaten by Americans between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During the July 4th (Independence Day) weekend alone (the biggest hot-dog holiday of the year), 155 million will be gobbled up.
- Every year, Americans eat an average of 60 hot dogs each. For more information, visit the Council's website at www.hot-dog.org.
- What is the most popular condiment for a hot dog? Council research shows that for adults, mustard is the condiment of choice, while children prefer ketchup.
- Hot dogs in New York are generally served with a lighter mustard and steamed onions.
- Chicago hot dogs can come with mustard, relish, onions, tomato slices, or pretty much anything at all.
- By law, a hot dog can contain up to 3.5 percent of "non-meat ingredients."
- Hot Dog Quiz - What would summertime be without the ultimate barbecue treat -- the hotdog? It's as all-American as baseball and apple pie -- or is it? See how much you really know about the king of sausages!
- What do most people drink with hot dogs? Iced Tea or Lemonade.
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