Cooking And Ranking Every Hot Dog In The USA

[@Earth1218]

The first time I had a Chicago dog I thought I was going to hate it. I loved it and ended up grabbing another one a couple of days later. It seems weird but it just works.

[@boogitybear2283]

The Depression Dogs are better. Another Chicago Dog that doesn’t get the respect it deserves.

[@GregKulevich]

For sure Sonoran and Chicago are the best💯. Fun fact: Springfield, IL has a claim on the corn dog. They call them Cozy Dogs though. Thank you for your diligence in putting together this exhaustive list.

[@AdamWitt]

Happy to help duder. In my research I found a number of places claiming the corn dog as their own so it's tricky. But I want to believe you - home state and all. Lol.

[@Mandop21]

Born and rasied in Chicago and now live in Arizona so I couldn't agree more lol

[@Psaurus81]

Tucsonan here. I'm really glad to see you get the Sonoran dog right. I've seen other KZbinrs do tier lists like this but they didn't use Bolillo Rolls and it just isn't the same.

[@prccap]

For the dirty water dog you also need to use a very specific dog. It’s the Sabrett 11/lb natural casing. It’s a very thin dog with lots of spices and great snap, because of its size. It makes a huge difference

[@mattwheeler2112]

Agree, huge difference in the hot dog itself, totally sets it apart

[@ActnJacks0n]

Also it’s supposed to be boiled in beer my guy

[@prccap]

@@ActnJacks0n no. No place actually does that. You only see that online

[@DeanTheGuillotine]

The Chicago Depression Dog is my favorite Chicago dog over the "Drag Through the Garden" dog

[@AdamWitt]

Deep cut. 'spect.

[@erikfranco7452]

I’m so blessed to live 5 minutes from Gene and Judes. God i love chicago dogs.

[@tommyfarnsworth5034]

Agree

[@boogitybear2283]

Jimmy’s Red Hots on Pulaski and Grand are my favorite depression dogs!

[@eriv8966]

​@@boogitybear2283💯 They do a Polish. Gene and Jude's only does a double dog. Jimmy's is king.

[@mastermind6000]

Can confirm the Carolina version of chili dog with Cole Slaw is excellent. You can get chili, slaw, AND yellow mustard and live like a king. That deserves a slot over the Skyline.

[@901Marz]

The slaw dog should have made the tear list. It's maddening how good they are.

[@AdamWitt]

One of my guys on set is from NC and said the exact same thing. It fell in the chili dog category, but maybe we'll take a closer look next time.

[@tycimaglio9222]

@@AdamWitt second this, it's pretty iconic as far as chili dogs go and the slaw is perfect at countering the overwhelming richness that landed the other chili dogs you tried in lower tiers

[@OldManTastic]

​@OmnivorousAdam just remember to use Carolina Red Hotdogs

[@maximus3511]

The disrespect on the Danger Dog tho 😢

[@MrTrip666]

I live in the UK and remember the first time I tried a Chicago style dog. It was in London and the hotdog stand called it the "dragged through the yard and back dog" so I tried it and easily became my favourite hot dog 👌 10/10

[@JXC98]

That was the saying in chicago! Amazing to hear it made its way to london.

[@ndc216]

For reference, the corndog was actually invented by Fletcher's Corn Dogs at the Texas State Fair in 1942

[@Chanceclearwater88]

No clear date, but between '38 and '42, and every Texan knows it's a Fletcher's CORNY Dog, and fletcher's are the best.

[@christopher19894]

The Seattle Dog is genius! I need to make that!

[@stefansiqueland9031]

It's really surprising how many KZbinrs don't like them. But up here in Seattle, we love them. They're a thing of beauty

[@Kruelltin]

I grew up in Michigan. And, one thing we used to do at home was, slightly split or score the hotdog. Then put in some diced onion and american cheese, for the cheese lovers, in the slit. wrap it in a croissant. Place in a greased baking pan. Then top with Coney sauce and bake in the oven. OMG, Amazing! I need to make it for my friends down here in texas and see their reaction.

[@wendyweatherup4882]

Had my first Chicago Dog on Catalina Island in California. They were celebrating when the Chicago Cubs used to practice on the island. One bite and I was sold.

[@RogueHero]

Glad to see the Chicago dog was S tier because as a Chicagoan nothing beats a solid Chicago hotdog however i would argue some coney dogs come close depending on how good their chili is , good video.

[@JohnDoe-km9zd]

Ok, I saw your Eric B. for president shirt and had to come to the comments to appreciate.

[@AdamWitt]

hahah, thanks mate.

[@doctajuice]

Some of these I could tell were gonna be a tier right off the bat just off the list of toppings. Some combinations can't be argued with

[@mexicanbugs]

Please keep making videos like this. It’s super entertaining

[@hamburglar83]

As a Chicagoan i just get the Maxwell style polish …..favorite dog was in Hawaii. Just some random guy who had a cart right outside a marine bar. Steak dog wrapped in bacon, garlic mayo and sauerkraut. It’s the one i make at home.

[@TheParrotGod]

The Pronto Pup aka corndog originates from Rockaway Beach Oregon

[@Drcats69]

They definitely popularized it but they didn't create it. As much as I'd love to say they did because I grew up near there.

[@d.mat.zero6525]

yeah cream cheese n salted pork product is very clutch. i use to like in NJ n the bagel place i grew up with had all types of bagel sandwiches n my fav was a toasted onion bagel with horseradish cheddar cream cheese and bacon was SOOO good also cream cheese n ham or pork roll is great as well.

[@drechsla]

Sonoran* loved the video Chicago dogs are my favorite but Sonorans are number 2 after having it at Big Star in Wicker when it was on their menu several years back. Also you could argue that Chicago has two dogs the classic dragged through the garden dog everyone knows and the depression dog like at Gene & Jude’s, both equally delicious

[@DarkEnv2]

Slaw dogs, or what we call Carolina dogs, are some of my absolute favorites. You get the bite from the chili and onion, the mustard adds a nice zesty flavor and the slaw is creamy, a bit sweet and crunchy which gives great texture and it balances everything out on the flavors to pair nicely with the hot dog. If you haven’t tried one I’d definitely recommend it.

[@mrfixitishere]

Carolina is the best. I love wolfs no bean chili on mine and nacho cheese . Ive been to lazy for choping onions so ive rehydrated minced onions in ketchup. But like everything i love its a mix of all the states I've been to.

[@morrius0757]

Wolf is the best canned chili for sure but I prefer the roll chili you can get in the refrigerated section. And yes, the Carolina/ WV Slaw dog is the superior hot dogs. lol

[@1012Mrjesse]

It’s actually Sonoran, like the Sonoran desert. But big facts, live in the Tucson area, and some places have amazing sonoran dogs, and other places can’t quite hit the mark. Only ben to Güero Canelo’s once, but I think I got a torta(imagine a sloppy joe, but mexican, with carne asada, salsa, etc.)or Carne Asada fries(literally french fries topped with a bunch of carne asada, cheese, guac and sour cream) which are both super common at most genuine mexican food places down here. I just love Mexican food bro

[@NaanProphet]

It is not a US based hot dog, but Iceland has one called Pysla (Pylsur if it's plural). It's a lamb based hot dog with this apple ketchup I think and crispy onion bits and a few other things. I was in Iceland twice and both times, I couldn't get enough. Was so good and I dream about it sometimes.

[@sandilobianco6734]

That lamb dog sounds good with apple ketchup.

[@theDirector84]

The first corndog I had was in Oregon in the mid 70s. We had never heard of them. Oregonians called them pronto pups, which I later learned was actually a brand. But I called corn dogs pronto pups for the first 15 years of my life.

[@brooksbuffington3956]

Wouldnt be hating on the dinglewood scrambled dog if you had one from dinglewood

[@b1gpapan3cr04]

I use 5oz all beef franks, split n airfried. Topped with spicy brown mustard, light mayo n kraut, diced onions, oval pickle chips. My favorite way to eat a dog

[@lotor-u2c]

Well done! 6 hours of eating hot dogs and not one beer bottle to be seen. (great editing!) I lived in the Back of the Yards in the early 70's where Italian beef got its start. Maybe the Chicago Dog too? In any case I was so impressed with the work you put into this, I had to subscribe. Can't wait to try the other two top tier dogs. You are correct, if you don't have celery salt there's no sense in going forward until you do.

[@83MBentley]

Sonoran hot dogs!!!! The BEST!!!! Awesome video. Thanks for exposing more people to the best hot dogs in America.

[@ThemDevons]

I am so happy you made the Detroit coney dog bro! Im from Detroit . Those dogs are the best 😂

[@forbin1185]

can't beat the Koegles Vienna's too

[@AllBetsOnJames]

the skyline dog usually has mustard and onion on it as well as the fresh grated cheese/chili. but its also that they use the mini hot dogs and not the long 6 inch ones here.

[@MatthewRonan]

Yes! Fresh finely grated sharp cheddar makes a bigger difference that you would expect. I always put hot sauce on it too.

[@albionswede]

Making your own Skyline/Cincinnati style chili is a must. I have a recipe for the instant pot and it's AMAZING. Whatever you were eating out of a can deserved a D rating at best lol.

[@AdamWitt]

I hear that Skyline delivers chili in cans to their franchises to ensure quality and taste. Also that they don't allow franchisees to open outside a certain vicinity to the factory where they make chili. That's dedication. Respect.

[@AdamWitt]

To be clear, I'm not above canned meat products. Lol.

[@nikman2]

I just moved to Cincinnati I don’t understand the whole skyline chili thing

[@CUB3Jsg22]

@@nikman2 It's an acquired taste but when you've lived here your whole life, you love it.

[@Joe___R]

You forgot to grill a good all beer natural casing hot dog over charcoal. Making sure you get plenty of blackened parts. On a white bun with mustard and ketchup on the bun under the hot dog.

[@nlong92]

The AI art is a really nice touch. Really liking this channel. You've got a new sub from me. EDIT: You'd have a much better bacon-wrapped hotdogs without the toothpicks. Wrap the dog so that both ends of the bacon are on the same side. Then, sear that side first. If you do that, the bacon is less likely to unravel. Then, you'll have more opportunity to get direct contact on the griddle for the other sides to render off some of that bacon fat and make a really tasty, crispy bacon-wrapped hotdog.

[@wille517]

1 critique is on the chili dog section the Toledo Hungarian made famous by Tony Packos is unlike any other chili dog and didnt deserve to be snub. Smoked Hungarian sausage, special sauce, house mustard, onions and sweet & Spicy dill pickle relish

[@kevind4383]

I don't care for either sour cream or mayo, so when I discovered the greatness of the cream cheese in the Seattle "aww-dog-a", I started using cream cheese as a sauce base for a bunch of other savory applications. Just today, I mixed up cream cheese, mango chutney, and El Yucateco ghost pepper sauce and threw it on some soft tacos - it was damn delicious! The funny thing is the chutney actually tastes a bit like the hot sauce from Taco Time (chain local to Seattle and the northwest). Next thing up are chicken teriyaki burgers with grilled onions and cream cheese sriracha. If I'm gonna do hot dogs, I do cream cheese, blitzed up chipotles in adobo, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeno, and a little cotija for good salt... I mean measure.

[@fastfoodreviewandelvistoo]

New to the Chan…. The bagel with cream cheese dog looked delicious… the Chicago dog is amazing. If you’re ever in Syracuse try a Hofmann hot dog 🌭. They have a red dog and a white coney.

[@wearethefallenmusic]

Adam I’m surprised you didn’t go with or mention in your chili dogs the Southwestern Pennsylvania classic “the Butler Dog” made with thick beanless meat chili, a snappy all beef dog, onion, (it’s a must) French’s Mustard, and what makes it a butler dog a whole pickle spear bun length. Was at a place in downtown butler pa at a place called the Hot Dog Shoppe which sadly closed due to the owners gambling addiction but was kept in the family by a newer place called Mac’s Cafe. Family secret chili sauce to die for…and Pickle spear as the over the topper

[@kristynafish3782]

You didn’t even mention the WV dog. Chili, slaw, onions and mustard. But we are VERY serious about our hotdog chili.

[@LUFlamesFan01]

I’m assuming it’s similar to a Carolina dog. Same ingredients

[@morrius0757]

@@LUFlamesFan01 It is, but in my opinion he shouldn't have lumped them together in the chili dog category, the slaw makes the Carolina and WV dogs unique to the typical chili dogs and changes the flavor drastically.

[@morrius0757]

You mean hotdog SAUCE! lol I know many West Virginians who would badmouth you for calling it chili. lol I personally don't care what you call it though.

[@VanGoWanderlust]

My second favorite hot dog after Chicago style!!

[@JeremyPickett]

Oh thank all that's holy, the last Sonoran I had made me cry and I tipped $20. Right food, right time.

[@JCrozier1]

some interesting ones i havent heard about before. Hopefully, i can try a few more. thanks for the vid.

[@mfdoom6815]

I have had all of those S tier dogs, and they are exactly what I think of when I want a good hotdog. I am lucky to live a few blocks from a deli that sells both the Seattle and Chicago dogs, but they and the Sonoran dog can also be made at home pretty easy too.

[@VanGoWanderlust]

You know the comments are going to blow up with missed dogs. Shout out to the West Virginian chili dog. The chili meat is very fine almost watery, and it’s topped with a finely chopped slightly sweet coleslaw.

[@NatalieV0331]

dulys?!? you went there?! oh im subbing, like and all, hell yeah thats my area lmaoo

[@TheOneAndOnlyJell_O]

Idk if you've ever done a video over here but if you want a good italian hot dog you have GOT to come here to Newark, NJ and try out a place called Dickie Dee's on bloomfield ave. They've got this wonderful bakery in the area too called Calandra's and you've got some of the best baguettes you'll ever eat just a hop and skip away from one of the best hot dogs.

[@OldManTastic]

I make a pizza dog. Put the dog in a bun, top with marinara, mozzerella and peperoni, bake at 350 for about 25 minutes. Delicious.

[@clxxdxd]

Bros plating skills are on point 💯

[@dylanmandel9313]

I've lived in philly my entire life I've never heard of the philly combo but lo' and behold it was our staple sandwhich before the cheesesteak I need to find a joint that sells this and give it a taste!

[@deaconmikepray9793]

I don't have super strong feelings about certain hot dogs but the Chicago is amazing. I love it. That said, I would not push away any hot dog offered me.

[@JDoors]

Red Snapper: Looks good. Philly combo: OK. Detroit Coney: OK. Skyline: Think I'd like it more than you did. Scrambled: Not a hot dog. Corndog, OK. Bagel dog, OK. Weird Italian double-dog thing: Miss. Ripper: Glad you came to your senses and dropped it down. Seattle: Looks REALLY good. Reindeer: Not a hot dog but I'd smash it. Sonoran: Looks REALLY great. Danger: Too much goin' on. NYC: Mid. And then. And then you gush with your deep love and admiration for the Chicago-style hot dog, and ... I'm STILL drooling.

[@RamzUchiha]

I appreciate that you took the time to actually use the right dog for most of these even though some of them are regional and you must have had to order them lol. I have actually had most of these and honestly, any of them that dont have the snapper could be improved with the snapper! Cool video and thank you for not diminishing cultures the best you could. Edit: only dog you are missing is the homedepot dog, if ya know ya know.

[@MrTrip666]

Noice! I keep looking up at that bottle above your door, and it looks like someone's head watching you. 😅

[@blueridgeocean]

My favorite hot dog is one with diced onions, sauerkraut, horseradish mustard or regular mustard with grilled or pickled jalapeños and for both a dab of relish to add alittle sweetness. Sometimes i like to use kimchi hot peppers and sriracha but yeah thats just me.

[@AdamWitt]

sounds noice

[@philipbouchelle483]

The best chilli dog is the 2 dollar dog at Martinsville race track. 3 bites, soft steamed bun, good chili, onions, and yellow. They are awesome.

[@creatormanualdarytendotmve4748]

I watch Brokeback Mountain quite religiously growing up.

[@GuyStella]

Can't believe you left out the Cleveland Polish Boy. Grilled Polish sausage, cole slaw, fries, covered with BBQ souse.

[@thomaspruim6896]

Corndog is from Springfield, IL

[@ManofMystery89]

I live in Portland, Oregon, and I visited Seattle about five years ago, and one of the things I wanted to do while up there was try a Seattle Dog. I ended up having 2 or 3 while up there, best hot dog I've ever had in my life!

[@bruhverlybruh4012]

Should included the monte cristo. Spicy bratt on a toasted bun with strawberry jam and cheese. Mustart, too. It's weird as heck but pretty good, surprisingly. It's definitely one of the more bizarre ones.

[@arwiviv]

Ive lived my whole life in northern NJ so Im obviously very familiar with the dirty water dog (NY style) and the italian hot dog (I grew up less than a mile from Dickie Dee's in Newark NJ) and I love both of them, but regardless of that ....chili dogs (whatever regional chili, who cares).....are the BEST. I guess some of us are chili dog guys and some of us arent. We have to agree to disagree on chili dogs. Great video though man. Keep up the good work.

[@AdamWitt]

Thanks homie!

[@sunnyaf1270]

The bean bros are indeed related they are cousins who grew up together like brothers!

[@johndefalque5061]

I tired to be an adventurous eater in China, but I drew the line at dog and scorpion. Cicadas roasted in cumin are excellent though! Jebroni? I thot that was a wrestling word!

[@traviskempf1369]

Where did you find the stove top hotdog/bun steamer????

[@jwd29485]

It’s a bamboo steamer - they’re available at any Asian grocery as well as World Market. I’ve had mine for 20 years and maybe spent $20 on it. They sit on top of a pan or pot of water & should absolutely be used for every type of cuisine.

[@Angelicwings1]

The Maine dog looks like a lot of the dogs we have in Australia. Pluto pups are a thing at Aussie fairs and they are similar to Corn Dogs if not the same thing. I’ve been trying to learn much about the Hotdog culture in America. If I visit I defs plan to see if I can find a decent Dog so I know what it’s all about. Here we tend to do a half sausage sando with onion and either BBQ or Tomato sauce.

[@sandilobianco6734]

Adam, do you have a recipe for the corn dog? Thanks love your videos.

[@Jwaukechon]

I got recommended this video in my front page and I have to say, I'm so happily surprised. I love your energy and vibe in your videos. Also, you can fuckin cook bro, like badass. Kudos.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Try a Miami dog. Miami Dog = All beef dog on a toasted bun (must be toasted), mustard, onions, an avocado spear/plank topped with Badia brand seasoning.

[@Obiwancolenobi]

Seattle Dog represent!

[@AdamWitt]

str8 uhhh

[@4theloveofAJ2023]

Two coneys with everything and chili cheese fries... my Detroit go-to! Skyline chili is vile!

[@alldabsmatter2500]

As a California native and Mexican American who spent a shit ton of time in LA It’s not called a a la hotdog or a danger dog it’s called a Tijuana hotdog.

[@d.c.courtney4953]

I like me a good coney dog and corn dog, but a Chicago dog is on a tier alone.

[@shrewd42]

Yes, d tier 😢

[@michaeldalessandro3020]

Awesome video respect

[@CPTR111]

You should visit Cori's Dog House in Mt Juliet, just outside Nashville. Great 🌭 place! Nice video OA.

[@Dennis_The_Peasant]

If you are still in the Chicago area I recommend Greenwood Deli in Niles for all your bagel and bialy needs

[@AdamWitt]

NY Bagel & Bialy if I'm out that way for me.

[@Dennis_The_Peasant]

@@AdamWitt I think we're talking about the same place. Their sign says NY Bagel & Bialy but it comes up as Greenwood Deli on Google maps. The spot by the portillos across from the hospital right?

[@jamesmassillo7460]

Corn Dog = Meat Twinkie 😁

[@bravoy87]

From what I have read the corn dog was invented at rockaway beach in Oregon

[@Patrick-nv5ug]

The best corn dog in America is the Red Wagon on Main Street in Disneyland, CA. Unfortunately it cost you $200 to try....not including parking.

[@RootinrPootine]

Kinda unfair to give Chicago dog S tier since it’s significantly above all the other S tier. Not even close.

[@acy0029]

I've had both and Sonoran dogs make Chicago Dogs look amateur.

[@RootinrPootine]

@@acy0029 fact check: false

[@Hillm7271]

Unpopular opinion: The Chicago Dog is mid

[@RootinrPootine]

@@Hillm7271 fact check: false

[@matthewhass1384]

Bro, don't even. Seattle Dog is the greatest Hotdog.

[@ZzZz_Biggs]

I did not expect to see Columbus ga on here lol, dinglewoods scramble dogs are so good tho

[@conniepharr7426]

Absolutely no ketchup on a corn dog, straight up mustard.

[@mikecarroll8458]

Seattle native here, love a Seattle Dog but that Sonoran Dog is the next wiener in my mouth. You ever had a Venezuelan Dog? Great video.

[@doctajuice]

Those ai images of the dinglebery pharmacy were hilarious

[@mikesemie5028]

I think the AI art is hilarious but I’m just one guy

[@ShawnC.W-King]

Adam, You're in Chicago, You are from Chicago, you can't tell me you can't find a biali roll in and around Chicago even at lowly Jewel Osco or to the Heights of Turano Bread because they do make them, they exist here in our region, lol... But if you wanna make one from scratch that's cool too.

[@Kelnx]

All of these dogs (well maybe except that mess from Georgia or the Skyline one) can be S tier. It's the bread that makes the difference. There's a hotdog restaurant near me that only does hotdogs and they do all kinds from everywhere. But the one thing that makes all of their dogs outstanding is the buns. Most hotdog buns pretty much just suck. So its no surprise that the three S tier on this list had special "buns". Honestly I think that goes for any sandwich or anything related to a sandwich. Lousy bread kills it.

[@kyleritter3074]

It's not a must.... not evvverryyy place does it, but it is the best way. You forgot the Cucumbers on the Chicago dog. It literally makes it!

[@Siasquatch]

West Virginia Dog missed 🥺 although he did hon mention Carolina Slaw which is similar

[@tommanning7337]

AWESOME!!!!!!! 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@Magicmann1323]

As a Cincinnati-an imma little devastated but it's definitely an acquired taste. I'd say it's either you love it or hate it there is no in between

[@Blabla_bloblo]

Oh man, wish you could try Russian (from st Petersburg to be exact) shawarma hot dog. Natural casing wiener, really thin lavash, fresh cucumber, tomatoes and onions, and garlic shawarma sauce.. check it out

[@AdamWitt]

Should we take this concept worldwide?

[@michaeladamssrma]

You totally messed up. For coney or chili, go to Ft Wayne, IN and have one from the Coney Island downtown. Blows detroit away, it'll change your thoughts!

[@scottlumley585]

Damn dude, that was a lot of hot dogs. Think you'll have another hot dog anytime soon?

[@diyflamethrowers4465]

Chicagoan here (in the city limits, not the burbs). Yeah, our dogs take the win! I would definitely eat some of those other dogs for sure.

[@shrewd42]

B tier at best 😔

[@Kit2KatBar]

No hotdog musubi? Now I'm sad... fun fact, us here in hawaii have red hotdogs too. And we prefer them over brown hotdogs.

[@johndefalque5061]

I'm in Quebec City, I like Stampede more than the avg. dog and Lester's Bacon dogs.

[@woodardchuckleson3090]

The Ohio people aren't going to like the way you twirled that Skyline spaghetti

[@AdamWitt]

Oh no. What's the form? Lol.

[@woodardchuckleson3090]

@@AdamWitt They cut the spaghetti with the side of their fork.

[@crowgora]

i LOVE you went to dulys!

[@WarChortle]

A corn sword should be called Corncalibur

[@AdamWitt]

ooooooo

[@thehapagirl92]

16:50 I have never had one and I was born and raised and still live in SoCal. But I hate spicy food so jalapeños are a no. But yeah danger for sure. Many street vendors in SoCal selling expired food

[@AdamWitt]

I've crushed my body weights worth, usually after a concert or night out. I'm still breathing.