Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans will eat a staggering 7 billion hot dogs, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.
If you do the math, that’s 818 hot dogs consumed every minute in the US during that time period. On the 4th of July alone, Americans celebrate having devoured 150 million hot dogs in just one day.
Memorial Day passed less than a week ago. So whether you’re ready or not, hot dog season is official here.
Here are six of the best hot dogs in Utah.
Best Hot Dogs in Utah
Most iconic: J Dawgs
J Dawgs have been a Utah staple since 2004, when then-BYU student Jayson Edwards started it. What started as a shack expanded into nine large restaurants across Utah. The restaurant’s success can be attributed to its legendary special sauce; We don’t know exactly what it contains, but its sweet and sticky flavor makes the food.
J Dawgs’ taste for simplicity also makes him appealing to the masses. Hot dogs are the only thing on the menu, so J Dawgs is guaranteed to put all of his energy into perfecting the hot dog.
The most fun: Dog House
If wild toppings, extra sauce, and original combinations are your thing, you might want to visit Dog Haus in Sandy, Utah. Dog Haus has a reputation for its gourmet sausages and hot dogs with creative flavors and unique toppings.
Some fan-favorite menu items include the Old Town Dog, which is topped with smoked bacon, caramelized onions, pickled jalapenos, chipotle aioli and cotija cheese, and the Sooo Cali Dog, which is topped with arugula, tomato, crispy onions and spicy basil. aioli and avocado.
For those who aren’t hot dog lovers, Dog Haus offers a variety of alternatives, including burgers, sliders, chicken sandwiches and a host of sides.
Best Variety: Myungrang Hotdog
Originally from South Korea, Myungrang Hotdog has a unique menu with a wide variety of dishes. Some of the popular menu items include a potato hot dog, a squid ink hot dog, a mozzarella stuffed hot dog, a Hot Cheetos coated hot dog, and a rice cake hot dog.
Located in South Jordan, Utah, if you go, be sure to try the honey-parmesan covered mozzarella corndog.
Most convenient: Hot Dog on a stick
Sometimes a quick and cheap experience makes more sense. If that’s what you’re looking for, Hot Dog on a Stick has you covered. The national food chain was founded in California in 1946 and has locations throughout Utah. Hot Dog on a Stick is known for its golden brown battered corn dogs and fresh-squeezed lemonade.
If you go, be sure to try some of the alternative menu items, like cheese sticks and funnel cake sticks.
Best Corndog: The World’s Best Corndog
You’ve probably seen the best Corndog food trucks in the world. If you haven’t tried their corndogs, you’re missing out. The Utah-based company specializes in gourmet corndogs that are larger and tastier than the typical corndog. World’s Best is known for adding a drizzle of honey to their fried golden corndogs, which sounds peculiar but elevates the corndog with sweet and savory flavors.
Best Dog in Chicago: Bobby D’s
One of the best places to enjoy an authentic Chicago-style hot dog in Utah at Bobby D’s food truck. Bobby D’s Chicago dog is a Vienna beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun topped with mustard, relish, onion, tomato, sport pepper, pickle and celery salt.
The menu also has other Chicago-style dishes, such as the Maxwell Street Polish Dog, which is a Polish dog topped with roasted sweet onions, sport peppers, and mustard inside a poppy seed bun.
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