If you could build the United States on any one food, it would most likely be the hot dog. A pork or beef frank in a soft white bun zigzagged with ketchup or mustard is really all you need for a perfect experience at the ballpark, block party, or backyard barbecue. And though our sausage palette may appear to have gotten more sophisticated in recent years—what with all those rattlesnake dogs and intricate (or just insane) toppings, the standard wiener-in-a-bun combo is a traditional summer mainstay for a reason.
Infographic by: food.good.is
Infographic by: food.good.is