Google released a map showing the top “hot dog style” each state is googling more than others. Some results are expected, like “Chicago style hot dogs” in Illinois. However, here are a few interesting ones you might want to try:
- Korean hot dog: This style is trending in several states this year. It’s similar to a corn dog but uses a different batter.
- Sonoran hot dog: Popular in Arizona, Colorado, and Kentucky, this hot dog is a fusion of a hot dog and a taco.
- Crescent roll hot dog: A favorite in New Mexico, these are akin to “pigs in a blanket,” but usually bigger and often with cheese.
- White hot dog: The top search in New York, especially Upstate. This hot dog is made from a mix of pork, beef, and veal.
- Red hot dog: Leading in Georgia, North Carolina, and New Hampshire, this term refers to two different styles. In the South, it’s a spicy hot dog, while in the Northeast, it’s a hot dog with a red casing, also known as “snappers,” which is the top search in Maine.
- Brazilian hot dog: The most searched in Ohio and Connecticut, this hot dog is covered in meat sauce, parmesan, shoestring potatoes, and peas.
- Dirty water hot dogs: These are popular in Hawaii, where hot dogs are boiled with added vinegar and garlic powder.
- Reindeer hot dogs: As expected, Alaska searches for this hot dog more than any other state.