10-16-2018, 11:40 AM
IMO, hotdogs may be the greatest food every invented along with vienna sausages and bologna. Where is your favorite place to grab a dog? What do you like on your hotdogs? Who has the best hot dog chilli?
Granny Bear Wrote:I make the best hot dogs in the world!! lol Other than that, I like the hot dogs at Dairy Hut in Harlan.
Chili is a must for a good dog! Other than that I normally just add mustard and onions. I also like slaw and bread/butter pickles but prefer the old stand by.
jetpilot Wrote:Dorsie's Dairy Bar in Pikeville is a truly iconic place.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dorsies-D...3126120201
Dairy Cheer in Pikeville also.
Both places have been in their same location for 50+ years.
https://www.facebook.com/DairyCheer/
Hoot Gibson Wrote:To me, the test of a good hot dog is whether it tastes good with nothing but mustard on it. If you have a hot dog that passes that test and top it with a good hot dog sauce (as opposed to chili), then you have something special.
The Paintsville Dairy Queen has been known for its hot dogs for many years, but the hot dogs that they use don't pass the mustard only test. Their hot dog sauce is very good, but IMO, it used to be even better years ago.
My dad knew the owner of the Dairy Queen years ago and he told dad that the secret to a good hot dog sauce is to use lots of finely chopped onions. Dad's hot dog sauce tastes like the DQ's hot dog sauce did 20 or 30 years ago.
Fairmont, West Virginia is home to several well known hot dog restaurants, but the only one that I have tried so far is Hometown Hot Dogs, which is very good. Hot dog restaurants seem to be more popular in West Virginia than Kentucky.
In northern Virginia, you can buy great hot dogs in the stores like Wegmans, but finding good ones in restaurants with good sauce is not easy. I have been trying to time my trips back to Kentucky so that I can try more of the Fairmont hot dogs.
Westside Wrote:Is there a difference is hotdog sauce and hotdog chilli?I think there is a difference, but everybody has an opinion about what makes chili chili. I believe that real chili is heavy on chili peppers, chili powder,and beef. It may have onions, a limited amount of tomatoes, cumin, cilantro, etc., but real chili never includes beans.
Yes, I have heard the chilli\sauce the Paintsville Dairy Queen is legendary.
Westside Wrote:IMO, hotdogs may be the greatest food every invented along with vienna sausages and bologna. Where is your favorite place to grab a dog? What do you like on your hotdogs? Who has the best hot dog chilli?
Westside Wrote:I used to love Sam's Hotdogs in Coal Run. I haven't had one in about 5 years, but that was my favorite place. The chilli was great and so was the slaw. They also always steamed the buns. I always like mine with chilli and slaw. Occationally, I would add onions and mustard. Betsy Layne Dairy Bar always had good footlongs as did Country Kitchen in Grethel. I only tried the Cincinnati hotdogs with cheese, and all that stuff once when I was was like 10 or 11, and then, it was at the Cincinnati Zoo. So, I'm not sure that counts. The bun was hard as a brick. It was a terrible dog.
Granny Bear Wrote:I make the best hot dogs in the world!! lol Other than that, I like the hot dogs at Dairy Hut in Harlan.
Chili is a must for a good dog! Other than that I normally just add mustard and onions. I also like slaw and bread/butter pickles but prefer the old stand by.
jetpilot Wrote:Dorsie's Dairy Bar in Pikeville is a truly iconic place.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dorsies-D...3126120201
Dairy Cheer in Pikeville also.
Both places have been in their same location for 50+ years.
https://www.facebook.com/DairyCheer/
Hoot Gibson Wrote:To me, the test of a good hot dog is whether it tastes good with nothing but mustard on it. If you have a hot dog that passes that test and top it with a good hot dog sauce (as opposed to chili), then you have something special.From Corbin out 25 E and down 25 W to Tennessee has always been known for good hot dogs. Highland park Drive-In in Williamsburg is another good one. http://www.chowpapi.com/eastern-kentucky...in-corbin/
The Paintsville Dairy Queen has been known for its hot dogs for many years, but the hot dogs that they use don't pass the mustard only test. Their hot dog sauce is very good, but IMO, it used to be even better years ago.
My dad knew the owner of the Dairy Queen years ago and he told dad that the secret to a good hot dog sauce is to use lots of finely chopped onions. Dad's hot dog sauce tastes like the DQ's hot dog sauce did 20 or 30 years ago.
Fairmont, West Virginia is home to several well known hot dog restaurants, but the only one that I have tried so far is Hometown Hot Dogs, which is very good. Hot dog restaurants seem to be more popular in West Virginia than Kentucky.
In northern Virginia, you can buy great hot dogs in the stores like Wegmans, but finding good ones in restaurants with good sauce is not easy. I have been trying to time my trips back to Kentucky so that I can try more of the Fairmont hot dogs.
Granny Bear Wrote:I love that combination! Also mayo and Sweet Baby Ray's is great.
Spirit100 Wrote:Bluegrass Meats makes a great cheddarwurst. Place said wurst on a bun with mustard, onion, and your choice of chili and you will be in hot dog heaven...Nathans is much better than Oscar Meyer!!!
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And i couldn't agree with hoot more about the true test of a good dog is one with just mustard on it.
Which segways well into favorite condiment. I'm not picky about Yellow Mustard but I'm partial to Guldens Spicy Brown Mustard. And if it's not Heinz Ketchup or Hellman/Dukes Mayo I'm out! nicker:
Hoot Gibson Wrote:It's been a long time since I had a Dairy Cheer hot dog, but they were my favorite when I was living in Kentucky.
For anybody who travels I-79 between Charleston and Fairmont, WV, The Custard Stand between Flatwoods and Sutton serves pretty good hot dogs. They also sell their hot dog sauce in their restaurants. Their coleslaw is also very good. I always take a tub of the sauce home with me when I stop at one of their restaurants and the Wal-Mart in Alexandria, VA, also sells the stuff.
According to The Custard Stand's website, the Wal-Marts from Ashland to Pikeville and South Williamson sell their hot dog chili. It is a little sweeter than my homemade sauce, but it is the best store-bought hot dog sauce that I have found. It is cheaper in their restaurants, where you can buy it frozen in 1, 3, and 5 pound tubs.
https://custardstand.com/retail-availability/