It's the ultimate blank canvasâa tube steak you paint with your dreams
Magdalena O'Neal
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June 28, 2021
Is there a food as glorious, and as gloriously American, as the hot dog? We might wonder at its contents, argue over the quality of its snap, but the hot dogâs fundamental appeal is its flexibility. Itâs the ultimate blank canvas, ready to be topped with anything from the basics of ketchup and mustard to cheese, chili, kimchi, and more. It can be a quick weeknight meal, or the centerpiece of a summer mega-cookout. In some ways, the idea of even giving you âhot dog recipesâ is ludicrousâitâs a hot dog! Cook it and put things on it! But here at Sunset, weâve been covering hot dogs for a long time, so weâre going all the way. Feast your eyesâand then feast yourself.