The word frankfurter comes from Frankfurt, Germany, where pork sausages similar to hot dogs originated. These sausages, Frankfurter Würstchen, were known since the 13th century and … See more

Ingredients
Common hot dog sausage ingredients include:
• Meat trimmings and fat
• Flavorings, … See more

Skinner's Restaurant, in Lockport, Manitoba, is reputed to be Canada's oldest hot dog outlet in continuous operation, founded in … See more

The world's longest hot dog had been 60 meters (197 ft) long and rested within a 60.3-meter (198 ft) bun. The hot dog was prepared by Shizuoka Meat Producers for the All-Japan Bread … See more

The term dog has been used as a synonym for sausage since the 1800s, possibly from accusations that sausage makers used See more

Although hot dogs are cooked during manufacture, it is still recommended that packaged hot dogs are heated to an internal temperature … See more

Hot dogs are a traditional element of American food culture, having obtained significant cultural and patriotic status from their association with public events and sports since the 1920s. In the US, the term hot dog refers to both the sausage by itself and the … See more