strange toppings

What is the strangest thing you have seen on a dog? I am opening my first hot dog stand here in Georgia and am contimplating the "white trash dog", its collard greens on top of a sausage dog, maybe a little pepper vinegar or some tobasco. Its common down here to put ham hocks or some sort of meat in collards to season the greens so I figure why not. Hope the name doesn't offend anyone.

Check out some of the toppings from this place in NJ. http://www.amazinghotdog.com/  Good luck with your stand.

Dave

How about chili with beans and a sprinkle of fresh chopped onion, and the option of grated cheese on the top?

I used to get a hot dog, grilled, with a wedge of American cheese inserted in a lengthwise slit cut in the dog and a strip of cooked, limp bacon wrapped around the dog from one end to the other. This was in a little place in what used to be our main business district "in town". Really good dog!

tcrouzer


How about chili with beans and a sprinkle of fresh chopped onion, and the option of grated cheese on the top?

Thats how we eat them here in Wisconsin!( some of us, anyway)

Dogs... good luck with your stand! Just cook some bacon, w/ tha grease, in w/ those collards and it sounds good to me. The pepper vinegar also sounds good. I like that stuff on my greens. Your location sounds perfect for this kinda dog.

We had better talk about some more places that have strange  toppings. How bout the Hawaiian Puka Dog, w/ tropical fruit. Hey, sounds good to me! :~)

But... beans in hot dog chili???
Joe

You're right, PapaJoe8.   Load my hot dog up with a meaty chili sauce - no beans about it.

The strangest things I've ever seen on hot dogs are catsup, cole slaw and beans, not altogether, thank God. Each is bad enough singly. Oh, and never to be forgotten pickles, peppers and tomatoes -- also pretty strange.

MellowRoast


You're right, PapaJoe8.   Load my hot dog up with a meaty chili sauce - no beans about it.

..no beans for sure,  and some diced raw sweet onions..and some shredded sharp cheddar cheese...

Michael... you forgot the celery salt! :~0  And you reminded me;

Dog, a good seller to some folks (who are health conchos, or who worry about whats in a regular hot dog) might be what I call "The Roadfooders Nightmare";

A JennyO turkey dog, on a whole wheat bun, w/ ketchup down one side, and mayo down the other. And... you can make it "Texas Style". Just walk some nacho sliced pickled jalapenos down the middle. Hey, don't knock it till you've  tried one. :~)
Joe

Beans and maple syrup.......at some maple event in NH long, long ago.  Never again!

Put that dog w/ maple syrup on a waffle and I'm in! Hey, they even eat fried chicken that way.
Joe

Oh, no beans on my dog though. That's just wrong!

The beans may be wrong, but the chili I make has them.Thusly day 2 of the recipe goes on hot dogs, along with cheese and fresh chopped onions.No complaints from the hungry crowd!

I hope you put some on spaghetti and top it with sharp cheddar, grated fine.

Remember.....the OP asked for "strange" toppings? I don't put beans in my hot dog chili, but she could offer that as a "different" topping - "the beanie weenie dog."

georgiadogs


What is the strangest thing you have seen on a dog? I am opening my first hot dog stand here in Georgia and am contimplating the "white trash dog", its collard greens on top of a sausage dog, maybe a little pepper vinegar or some tobasco. Its common down here to put ham hocks or some sort of meat in collards to season the greens so I figure why not. Hope the name doesn't offend anyone.

 
You say you're in a "Hot Dog Stand" so I'm assuming that's a permanent building as opposed to a cart???
The type of facility you have goes a long way in what you're able to offer. If it's a building, will you have sit down or just take out. I have ideas for you but they depend on your answers to these questions

While we like our chili w/beans, we also like sauerkraut and mustard on a good dog. Your version with the collards sounds great. I have also had a hot dog with ketchup, mustard and cole slaw.Not bad , but not the best.Do what is best in your region. That is key.....

How 'bout these Toppings:

1. California - guacamole, sprouts and sunflower seeds
2. Southwest - homemade chili, chopped red onions, shredded cheddar cheese and crushed Fritos
3. Mexican - salsa, nacho cheese sauce and broken tortilla chips
4. Italian - diced and sauteed potatoes, onions and red/green peppers
5. Greek - diced sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese and chopped pitted Kalamata olives
6. Fruity - sliced peaches, chopped scallions and fruit chutney
7. Capresse - a combination of diced fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and minced garlic, drizzeld with a dash of olive oil
8. Southwest 2 - homemade corn relish and diced bacon
9. Chinese - Chop Suey
10. Portugese - Sardines and Anchovys
11. Cuban - Fried Plantains
12. Southern - Cheese Grits
13. Hawaiian - Crushed Pineapple & Coconut
14. Tarheel - BBQ & Slaw
15. Rocky Top - Sausage Gravy
16. Gator - Shrimp Salad
17. The Jimmy Carter - Peanut Butter & Jelly
18. The Elvis - Peanut Butter & Banana
19. The NY Deli - Chopped Chicken Liver & thin sliced onion
20. And Last but not least, The GA Bulldog - Plain, They've already been topped!

I'm the only one I know who puts green olive tapenade, fresh cilantro and raw onions on a hot dog.

how bout this... Sauerkraut and mustard!!!

Foodbme


How 'bout these Toppings:

1. California - guacamole, sprouts and sunflower seeds
2. Southwest - homemade chili, chopped red onions, shredded cheddar cheese and crushed Fritos
3. Mexican - salsa, nacho cheese sauce and broken tortilla chips
4. Italian - diced and sauteed potatoes, onions and red/green peppers
5. Greek - diced sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese and chopped pitted Kalamata olives
6. Fruity - sliced peaches, chopped scallions and fruit chutney
7. Capresse - a combination of diced fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and minced garlic, drizzeld with a dash of olive oil
8. Southwest 2 - homemade corn relish and diced bacon
9. Chinese - Chop Suey
10. Portugese - Sardines and Anchovys
11. Cuban - Fried Plantains
12. Southern - Cheese Grits
13. Hawaiian - Crushed Pineapple & Coconut
14. Tarheel - BBQ & Slaw
15. Rocky Top - Sausage Gravy
16. Gator - Shrimp Salad
17. The Jimmy Carter - Peanut Butter & Jelly
18. The Elvis - Peanut Butter & Banana
19. The NY Deli - Chopped Chicken Liver & thin sliced onion
20. And Last but not least, The GA Bulldog - Plain, They've already been topped!

This resembles in many ways a list of things some seemingly normal folks put on their pizzas.



Remember when it comes to simple food less is more.

How about one with melted gruyere cheese,a little burgandy wine-fried mushrooms on a french loaf...a French Hotdog!!!

I called it "French" because that same blend is added to Crepes in Paris!

leethebard


How about one with melted gruyere cheese,a little burgandy wine-fried mushrooms on a french loaf...a French Hotdog!!!

Now THAT sounds wonderful!  Especially with more Burgundy on the side!

I guess there's no real New Englanders left here.  Saturday night Supper was always Franks and beans. Of course, the dogs weren't in a roll and it was all  served with pan-grilled brown bread.  But if your'e at a country fair on a Saturday, a dog on a roll with baked beans is a fair substitute while you watch the oxen pulls. 

Lee, that French Dog sonds grat!

Ash... Ok, if I was in New England, baked beans on my dog would be something I'd try. :~)

Tex Mex Nacho Dog = Just melted cheddar and pickled nacho sliced jalapenos. You could top that w/ guacamole and or sour cream I guess. We do put that stuff on our nachos. We also put refried beans??? but I don't think you need those.
Joe

Foodbme

georgiadogs


What is the strangest thing you have seen on a dog? I am opening my first hot dog stand here in Georgia and am contimplating the "white trash dog", its collard greens on top of a sausage dog, maybe a little pepper vinegar or some tobasco. Its common down here to put ham hocks or some sort of meat in collards to season the greens so I figure why not. Hope the name doesn't offend anyone.

 
You say you're in a "Hot Dog Stand" so I'm assuming that's a permanent building as opposed to a cart???
The type of facility you have goes a long way in what you're able to offer. If it's a building, will you have sit down or just take out. I have ideas for you but they depend on your answers to these questions

Sorry, just realized I missed this post. It is going to be a takeout/pickup place for now. Later on I have the option to lease the dining area.

I was going to post my faorites but Foodbme just took the words out of my mouth.

the white trash dog sounds pretty good to me.. I've also seen collard kraut around the south carolina area I'm sure you have in your area as well, it's pretty good,, might make a interesting condiment as well.
 Send me your location, I travel a lot and wouldn't mind trying some hotdogs.
 
 

Ok...here's the menu from the hot dog place just down the road from me.  The blue cheese slaw is horrible...but people seem to love it.
Cosmic Dog: Blue cheese slaw, our own sweet potato mustard
Orbit City Dog: Chile, cheese, onion, spicy mustard
Galactic Dog: Chile, cheese, slaw, spicy mustard
Morph Slaw Dog: Cole slaw, spicy mustard
Omega Dog: Cheddar cheese, spicy mustard
Atomic Dog: Chile, onion, spicy mustard
Kypto Krout: Sauerkraut, spicy mustard
Johnny Dog: Onions, pickle, spicy mustard
Astro Dog: Zippy onion relish, spicy mustard
Sky Dog: Blue cheese slaw, pickle, yellow mustard
Planet Dog: Jamaican relish, yellow mustard
Earth Dog: Order it plain or w/ yellow mustard+/- ketchup
Rocket Corn Dog: Deep fried on a stick
Vegeriod: Morning Star tofu dog, yellow mustard, ketchup, onions
Neutron Dog: Jack's mango peppa ketchup & jalapeño slaw
Alternatives include: Biff Buffalo Chicken, Bunny in a bun,
Mercury Meat Loaf, Rover Pork Roll
Vegetarian: Black Beancakes ,Veggie Maxx & Tofu Dogs



This menu is from Jack's Cosmic Dog in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.  Really a neat little place.  I like their spicy mustard.

Neat lists yall!

I forgot one. Make up Velveeta Rotel dip. Now chill it in the fridge. Next... spread some on a hot... hot dog. You could also do it w/ hot dip but the cold gets thick and melts a bit on the hot... hot dog.

Kids like these dogs and so do I. It works best on a skinless all beef dog I think. Decker is my fav brand of all beef skinless dogs.
Joe

Oh, Decker dogs are a page in hot dog history. They are no more that I can find.