Behind the Flavor: Why the U.S. Can’t Get Enough Hot Dogs
When German baker Charles Feltman tucked a pork sausage into a split bun for Coney Island beach-goers in 1871, he created a hand-held meal that would sweep the nation and change boardwalk dining forever. Fast-forward a century and a half, and the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council estimates Americans devour about 20 billion hot dogs each year—roughly 70 per person—with 95 percent of U.S. households serving them at least once.
Summer is prime frankfurter season: between Memorial Day and Labor Day alone we put away 7 billion links, and on the Fourth of July another 150 million sizzle on grills nationwide. What keeps the craze alive? Speed, smoke, and an endless canvas for toppings. Our Bacon Wrapped Dogs recipe leans into that versatility—jalapeño-cheddar sausages, crispy bacon, tangy pickle sauce, and a final crumble of blue cheese—ready in minutes on a Yoder Smokers pellet grill.
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