ckf Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Nothing better than a Red Snapper Hot Dog with mustard and relish Red Snapper Hot Dogs | Maine’s Favorite Home-Grilled Hot Dog One way to know for sure that you’ve crossed into Maine is when you notice certain brands of hot dogs in the grocery store are a shocking, bright red. Ladies and gentlemen… the red snapper hot dogs of Maine. All New England hot dogs are easily identifiable in top-split buns. Aimee Seavey A favorite mainstay at family barbecues and campsites all across Vacationland, these natural casing beef and pork franks earned the name “red snapper” because of their obvious color (just red dye) and the SNAP sound the natural casing makes when you bite into it. More of a “home BBQ” hot dog than a roadside dog, red snappers are jarring to look at, but plenty tasty to eat. And of course, like all good local hot dogs, they’re served in the traditional top-split New England-style hot dog rolls, which are also a popular choice for lobster rolls. Unlike the side-split rolls common throughout the rest of the country, top-split rolls not only stand up better on a plate after the hot dog and toppings have been piled on, but its flat sides are ideal for buttering and toasting, either on a grill or in a frying pan. Of course, some folks will say they like theirs steamed rather than toasted, and that’s okay, too. As a city apartment dweller, grilling is a pleasure I’ve yet to experience, so it’s stove-top toasted for now. For many, all rolls must be buttered and toasted to be dog-ready. Aimee Seavey For many Mainers, red snapper hot dogs are the perfect summer supper. Aimee Tucker In Maine, Bangor-based W.A. Bean & Sons is the foremost red snapper brand. They’ve been making hot dogs since 1918 (“150 Years, 5 Generations, and 4 Million Hot Dogs Last Year” their Web site says), but once you venture further south you may only be able to find Kayem “Reds,” a red snapper-style dog made in Chelsea, MA. We hear there might be red hot dogs in a few other pockets of the southern USA, but around here, red dogs are as Maine as lobster and blueberries. When the hot dogs are hot and ready, put them in the warm rolls and load on the toppings. Here, one hot dog is waiting for a simple squiggle of ketchup while the second gets dressed with traditional relish and a slug of Maine-made Raye’s “Down East Schooner” Mustard. A third (the melted cheese underneath hidden by the hot dog) has a few spoonfuls of sauteed mushrooms and onions. When it comes to hot dog toppings, the combinations (and opinions about the best combinations) are endless, and we embrace them all. Dressed down of loaded up, when it comes to hot dogs the topping combinations are endless. Aimee Seavey Lined up and ready, a plate of red snapper hot dogs is a Maine summer supper at its finest (that is, if you’re not in the mood for lobsters). Just add chips, potato salad, french fries, or anything else that’s a little greasy with an ice cold root beer, Moxie, or grape soda. Are you a fan of Maine’s red snapper hot dogs? Let us know! https://newengland.com/today/travel/maine/maine-red-snapper-hot-dogs/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01mxz800 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 here in NY we have Glazier hot dogs that look quite similar made in Potsdam NY, they have a much different taste than most dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rw06GT Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 What's up with the stretched pictures? On topic, I used one of those on a girl I dated that was from Maine back in college. No toppings on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 28 minutes ago, Rw06GT said: What's up with the stretched pictures? On topic, I used one of those on a girl I dated that was from Maine back in college. No toppings on that one. They look fine on my screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Hot dogs are made from lips and assholes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 10 minutes ago, Dave said: Hot dogs are made from lips and assholes. That must be what makes them taste so good 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 27 minutes ago, ckf said: That must be what makes them taste so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Vienna all beef hot dogs ftw! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Angry ginger Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Anler said: Vienna all beef hot dogs ftw! Even though i love the red snapper I will give you the fact that the chi dog is delish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Just now, Angry ginger said: Even though i love the red snapper I will give you the fact that the chi dog is delish Honestly I can't stand hot dogs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Anler said: Honestly I can't stand hot dogs... love them, bussman brought out the chi dogs and we brought red snappers and did a cookout on the lake for 20 or so people best of both worlds having both 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dz246 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 59 minutes ago, Anler said: Vienna all beef hot dogs ftw! Theres a hot dog under that mess??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted January 18, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 18, 2017 11 hours ago, Anler said: Vienna all beef hot dogs ftw! Fuck do I miss those. My sister live in a suburb of chicago sends me some of the delicious relish every year, Im stuck with Hoffmans beef hotdogs, but I cant find those poppy seed buns anywhere in CNY.. Drooling looking at that pic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted January 18, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 18, 2017 Here in Michigan is has got to be Koegels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted January 18, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Everyone in CNY's favorite, Hofmann hotdogs and coney's..I don't mind the Coney's, their hotdogs suck if you as me.. Edited January 18, 2017 by Rigid1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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