Did you know that there is a Hot Dog Season? YUP, it’s from Memorial Day to Labor Day and we typically eat 7 BILLION hot dogs. Yes, Americans eat about 820 hot dogs every second during that period. fart.
I don’t know why I love hot dogs so much???? Look, it’s not my favorite dish but there is something about it that makes me happy. Maybe it’s because when I was a kid my mom often took me to New York City and for lunch we’d enjoy a dirty dog with sauerkraut and mustard. Or, maybe it was my Catholic Elementary school that had a hot dog day every Thursday!!! Everyone who went to that school can recall these special days. We were all happy on Hot Dog Thursday! Who knows where it started or how it happened, but I can tell you I am not alone!
In 2010 we spent more than 1.6 billion on hot dogs in our supermarkets. Los Angeles residents consume more than any other city. I found that interesting because NY has hot dog vendors EVERYWHERE! Although we are second on the list of cities we spend the most money in retail stores buying hot dogs. It totals 105 million dollars. WOAH! Holy Hot Dog!
My favorite are the ones produced in natural casings that are not removed. These have that “snap” as you bite into them. YUM! or Barf. Depending on if you read where the natural casing comes from. Did you know that if variety meats such as hearts and liver are used the U.S. Department of Agriculture requires this to be declared on the package. You will see statements like “with variety meats” or “with meat by-products” and then they must specify which variety meat is included. Read your labels and be happy to know that Sabrett does not use variety meats. Makes you want a hot dog real bad! right?
July is National Hot Dog Month!!! Be sure to celebrate it – send me a picture of your wiener! wait. Make sure it’s in a bun! wait. Make sure it’s Sabrett. 
Maybe I’ll have a hot dog party?
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May 9th, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Ok…so I was reading this while my students were busy playing and the end, where you ask us to send you a picture of our wieners made me laugh so hard that all my kids came running to see what was so funny and they thought it was your picture that I was laughing about!
You are so entertaining!
PS…I miss Hot Dog Thursday!
May 10th, 2011 at 9:25 AM
hahaha – Lori you are funny!!! I also love that you posted a picture of your wieners on FB! I see you go for the Hebrew National! nice.
May 9th, 2011 at 1:02 PM
I will admit that I like hotdogs Grilled versus boiled…But your photos and dedication make me think I should reintroduce myself to this technique. Hot dog party? You supply the wieners, I will bring the buns!
May 10th, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Margaret!!! I dig grilled dogs too! Summer hot dog BBQ? maybe????????????????????????
May 10th, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Thanks Danny boy for this very informative posting. I tend to stay away because I saw documentary, a long time ago, on how they were made but I am happy to hear that Sabrett is one I can have. Especially since sometimes I can’t resist and have to give in, guess which one’s I purchase when that happens? Sabretts! I love their onions too.
May 10th, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Firstly, I LOVE your blog! It makes me smile. Lastly, you know what hot dogs are really made from, right???
May 10th, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Firstly, THANK YOU!!! Lastly, when can we hang out so you can tell me exactly what is inside the wieners??
May 10th, 2011 at 1:52 PM
A website? This is very cool, Mr. Danny. I had to check it out and now I have to follow. Anyone who can write an entertaining blog post about hotdogs is a genius to me.
May 10th, 2011 at 11:40 PM
I suddenly have a very strong craving for a hot dog, yodel, and bag of Dipsy Doodles! God I miss those days!!
May 10th, 2011 at 11:45 PM
oh… I found this for you! Someone else loves hot dogs too!
May 11th, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Thanks for sharing this Danielle!!! how cute! so ME!