Long a staple of sports arenas and backyard cookouts, the unpretentious hot dog is one of America's favorite sandwiches. More than 20 billion of them are consumed in the United States each year. Allegedly married to the ubiquitous bun when Harry...

A hot dog is a type of fully-cooked, cured and/or smoked moist sausage of soft, even texture and flavor. It is usually placed hot in a soft, sliced bun of approximately the same length as the sausage, and optionally garnished with condiments and...

Some people put peanut butter on them. Some people put them in their macaroni and cheese. Some even prefer a foot-long chili dog topped with a large dollop of mayonnaise. Regardless of how you prefer them, hot dogs remain a staple of the summer....

Hungry Tonight? Hot dog, these spots just right for summer By DENNIS R. GETTO Wednesday, July 12, 2000 I can't think of anything that says "summer" louder than a hot dog. Many of the hot dogs of summer are...

In a gut-busting showdown that combined drama, daring and indigestion, Joey Chestnut emerged Wednesday as the world's hot dog eating champion, knocking off six-time titlist Takeru Kobayashi in a rousing triumph.Chestnut, the great red, white and blue hope in the annual Fourth of July competition,...

In a gut-busting showdown that combined drama, daring and indigestion, Joey Chestnut emerged as the world's hot dog eating champion, knocking off six-time winner Takeru Kobayashi in a record-setting yet repulsive triumph.Chestnut, the great red, white and blue hope in the annual Fourth of July...