I'm thinking about opening chain of hot dog restaurants

So the past couple of weeks has been an insane time for hog dog experimentation. With each iteration, the flavors get more complex and delectable. It occurred to me, gourmet hot dogs (meaning hot dogs without just the boring bun ketchup, mustard) need to be shared with the world.

By keeping the simple beef frank the same, a whirlwind of flavors can be delicately layered on top.

For me a good hot dog requires a balance between these basic culinary textures and flavors. A good mix between spicy and salty (salty coming from the hot dog), with a slight sour tinge, and it needs a crunch aspect, to balance the chewiness of the meat with the sauce laden bread.

My first success was with slightly toasted white bread, a smattering of coriander chutney, a fine layer of fancy ketchup, and some minced red onion. all with a fried split frank to bring it all together.

Second on the menu was a buttery fried pita, with a balance of brinjal relish and some pickled mango, with some coarsely ground peanuts for a crunch.

My final success was an east Asian experiment. some kimchee, shredded daikon radish, and topped of with crunchy dried shrimp.

I quickly found how essential the beef frank was in tying these flavors all together, it provides a simple base for the complex flavors to rest on top.

Post your gourmet hot dog ideas in this thread. I want to try more combos.

Anyone who puts ketchup on a hot dog is severely misguided, lonely and very likely unpleasant smelling.

My hot dog toppings consist of: celery salt (a must), chopped fresh tomatoes, mustard, and cayenne pepper sprinkled in the mustard. Sometimes fresh hot peppers.

i said it was fancy ketchup

edit: f u pod

instead of hotdogs you should open up a poutine only restaurant.

one just opened up in toronto and it's amazing and busy all the time. (and delicious)

http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/smokespoutinerie

I don't give a flying fuck what kind of ketchup it was bro. Step off, or simmer down with the ketchup, fancy or not. Unacceptable, absolutely unacceptable, and as long as your living under my roof, you will live by my rules, understood?

  The Pod said:

I don't give a flying fuck what kind of ketchup it was bro. Step off, or simmer down with the ketchup, fancy or not. Unacceptable, absolutely unacceptable, and as long as your living under my roof, you will live by my rules, understood?

lol youre an idiot lol.

  The Pod said:

I don't give a flying fuck what kind of ketchup it was bro. Step off, or simmer down with the ketchup, fancy or not. Unacceptable, absolutely unacceptable, and as long as your living under my roof, you will live by my rules, understood?

yessah massah, right away suh!

edit: f u pod

It's "you're".

its

Ketchup is against my religion, please be more respectful. We are living in a society of theological tolerance, please adjust your behavior accordingly.

sounds like you take your hotdogging seriously

Your reference to "hot dogging" is clearly a thinly veiled reference to a sexual encounter outside the realms of straightforward procreation. If you think that I am foolish or ignorant enough to misunderstand the meaning behind your posting, you are truly an ignoramus.

If you sell $1 veggie dogs I'll be your best customer.

Burger King actually supplies a surprisingly delectable vegetarian option in the form of a "veggie burger", quite good for those who do not partake in the consuming of meat, such as myself.

Sauerkraut, chopped onions, spicy brown mustard, relish.

  The Pod said:

Your reference to "hot dogging" is clearly a thinly veiled reference to a sexual encounter outside the realms of straightforward procreation. If you think that I am foolish or ignorant enough to misunderstand the meaning behind your posting, you are truly an ignoramus.

I was referring to the dr.

fu pod

  autopilot said:

Sauerkraut, chopped onions, spicy brown mustard, relish.

Sounds more like bratwurst toppings to me, outside of the relish.

Although I thank you for reminding me of relish, this is an occasional topping on my hot dog as well.

actually i made some gourmet hot dogs tonight... i grilled up some yellow peppers, then made a yellow pepper and cilantro pesto in the food processor (the peppers, a shitload of cilantro, freshly grated parmesan, garlic, and toasted pine nuts)... mixed that in with some rice then grilled up some hot dogs and chopped them up and threw them in the bowl of pesto rice. good shit.

this is a perfect time in amercia to start new restaurants. Go get the loans this instant.

Actually Glass Plate, we are in a recession.

yeah pod f u

  Capsaicin said:

yeah pod f u

nice try.

f u essines

  Fred McGriff said:

actually i made some gourmet hot dogs tonight... i grilled up some yellow peppers, then made a yellow pepper and cilantro pesto in the food processor (the peppers, a shitload of cilantro, freshly grated parmesan, garlic, and toasted pine nuts)... mixed that in with some rice then grilled up some hot dogs and chopped them up and threw them in the bowl of pesto rice. good shit.

That sounds heavenly, I might try this soon.

:kiss:

  The Pod said:

Burger King actually supplies a surprisingly delectable vegetarian option in the form of a "veggie burger", quite good for those who do not partake in the consuming of meat, such as myself.

I think they're made by Morning Star and contain potato. They're well good, especially with bbq sauce.