It's National Hot Dog Day! We love these fun facts about one of America's favorite summer foods. Sorry Nathan's but LA wins the prize for hot dog consumption; no surprise that we have no clue what's in a hot dog, but what up with number 4?!
- During peak hot dog season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans consume roughly 7 billion hot dogs.
- The majority of Americans (63%) prefer their hot dogs grilled.
- Most Americans prefer mustard on their dog, followed by ketchup and chili.
- According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, ketchup on a hot dog should not be eaten by anyone over the age of 18.
- In the movie Sudden Impact, Dirty Harry said, “Nobody, I mean nobody, puts ketchup on a hot dog.”
- Los Angeles residents consume more hot dogs than any other city.
- Hot Dogs were first sold at baseball games in 1893.
- 72% of Americans admit they have no idea what's in a hot dog.
- 61% prefer beef hot dogs over pork or turkey.
- Once and for all, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says a hot dog is NOT a sandwich.
Sources: (Today, National Hot Dog and Sausage Council)