For more than a century, hot dogs have been a staple of American cuisine. They are a standard at fairs, backyard barbecues, and ballparks. Although making hot dogs may seem straightforward, there are a few techniques to make them taste like you’re eating them at a ballpark.
First and foremost, selecting the proper hot dog variety is crucial. All-beef hot dogs are frequently used at ballparks because they taste meatier and smokier than hot dogs made of pork or poultry. The natural casing of the hot dog will give it a gratifying snap when you bite into it, so look for those.
The hot dogs must then be cooked. The best method for cooking hot dogs—steaming or boiling—is up for discussion. While hot dogs are boiled when they are placed directly into boiling water, they are steam-cooked when they are placed in a steamer basket over boiling water. Although both approaches are successful, steaming is typically preferred because it enables the hot dogs to cook uniformly without getting soggy.
An inch or so of water should be added to a pot and brought to a boil in order to steam hot dogs. Make sure the hot dogs are not in contact with the water as you put them in the steamer basket and position it over the pot. For around 5-7 minutes, steam the hot dogs with the pot covered.
It’s time to construct your hot dogs the way they are at ballparks now that they have been cooked. Start with putting a hot dog on a bun, then top with your preferred garnishes. Onions, mustard, relish, and ketchup are traditional toppings. Add some celery salt for a truly realistic ballpark experience.
You may be familiar with Oscar Mayer, the name that is linked with hot dogs and baseball stadiums. But was Oscar Mayer a genuine individual? He was, indeed! The Oscar Mayer firm was started in 1883 by German immigrant Oscar F. Mayer. For for than 80 years, the company’s renowned Wienermobile, an automobile built like a hot dog, has been a cherished symbol. On its nationwide excursions, the Wienermobile does indeed hand out free hot dogs.
You’re in luck if you want to operate the Wienermobile; it’s a real job! For a year-long marketing trip, the business hires new college graduates to operate the Wienermobile. The employment involves travel expenses and pays about $30,000. It’s a special chance that mixes public relations, marketing, and hot dogs.
Choosing the correct hot dogs, steaming them, and adding traditional toppings are the only steps required to make hot dogs like a ballpark. You can also dazzle your buddies with your knowledge of Oscar Mayer and the Wienermobile while you’re enjoying a hot dog.