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A National Search Finds America’s Best Hot Dogs

The most delicious combinations on this summer favorite.

BY ED LEVINE | HAWK KRALL from Every Day with Rachael Ray
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  • 1 of 5

MIDWEST: GENE & JUDE'S

River Grove, Illinois
Chicago-style with onion, sweet relish, french fries, pickled peppers, mustard

  • 2 of 5

WEST: AQUI CON EL NENE

Tucson, Arizona
Sonoran Dog with green salsa, jalapeño, radish, mustard, avocado, mayo, pinto beans, tomato, Cotija cheese

  • 3 of 5

EAST: FLO'S HOT DOGS

Cape Neddick, Maine
Special with mayo, Flo's special relish, celery salt

  • 4 of 5

SOUTH: PULLIAM'S BARBEQUE

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Hot dog "all the way" with creamy slaw, mustard, beef chili, onion, hot sauce

Your Comments

  • Kevin_lin777

    I like this one..

  • Stephanie

    You guys really missed a good one….this should have been the winner for the Midwest! Hot Doug’s is the best!!

    Welcome to Hot Doug’s!
    The Sausage Superstore and
    Encased Meat Emporium
    3324 North California, Chicago, IL 60618
    Phone: (773) 279-9550
    Fax: (773) 279-9553

  • Stephanie

    You guys really missed a good one….this should have been the winner for the Midwest! Hot Doug’s is the best!!

    Welcome to Hot Doug’s!
    The Sausage Superstore and
    Encased Meat Emporium
    3324 North California, Chicago, IL 60618
    Phone: (773) 279-9550
    Fax: (773) 279-9553

  • Lreyno1877

    I THOUGHT YOU GUYS MIGHT LIKE THAT THIS HOT DOG IS “THE WINNER IN THE MIDWEST”.
    MAYBE WE CAN GO THERE WHEN YOU GUYS COME BACK HERE.

    LOVE YA, LINDA & RICK

  • Lreyno1877

    WE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT ENJOY THIS.  IT IS “THE BEST “TOP DOG” IN THE MIDWEST”.  MAYBE WHEN YOU COME BACK, WE CAN GO THERE.

    LOVE YA, RICK & LINDA