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Carolina Style Hot Dog[edit]

The Carolina style hot dog is a regional variation of the hot dog that is popular in the American South, particularly in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina. This style of hot dog is known for its unique combination of toppings that reflect the culinary traditions of the region.

Ingredients[edit]

A typical Carolina style hot dog includes the following ingredients:

Hot dog: A grilled or steamed sausage served in a sliced hot dog bun.
Chili: A meat-based chili sauce, often without beans, that is spread over the hot dog.
Coleslaw: A creamy coleslaw made from shredded cabbage, carrots, and a mayonnaise-based dressing.
Mustard: Yellow mustard is commonly used, adding a tangy flavor.
Onions: Chopped raw onions are often sprinkled on top for added crunch and flavor.

Preparation[edit]

The preparation of a Carolina style hot dog involves several steps:

1. Cooking the hot dog: The hot dog is typically grilled or steamed until fully cooked. 2. Preparing the chili: The chili is cooked separately, often simmered with ground beef, tomato sauce, and spices. 3. Making the coleslaw: The coleslaw is prepared by mixing shredded cabbage and carrots with a mayonnaise-based dressing. 4. Assembling the hot dog: The hot dog is placed in a bun, topped with chili, coleslaw, mustard, and onions.

Variations[edit]

While the basic ingredients remain consistent, there are several variations of the Carolina style hot dog:

Spicy version: Some variations include jalapeño peppers or a spicier chili sauce.
Cheese-topped: Cheddar cheese or American cheese may be added for extra richness.
Vegan option: Plant-based sausages and vegan chili can be used to create a vegan version of the Carolina style hot dog.

Cultural Significance[edit]

The Carolina style hot dog is more than just a meal; it is a part of the cultural identity of the region. It is often served at barbecues, picnics, and local diners, reflecting the community-oriented and casual dining culture of the South.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Carolina style''' refers to a method of [[barbecue]] and [[dressing]] that originated in the [[United States]], specifically in the [[Carolina]] region. This style is characterized by the use of [[pork]] and a vinegar-based [[sauce]], and is often served with [[coleslaw]].
+== Carolina Style Hot Dog ==
-== History ==
+[[File:Carolina_style_hot_dog.jpg|thumb|right|A classic Carolina style hot dog]]
-The Carolina style of barbecue has a long history, with roots in the cooking methods of the indigenous people of the Carolinas. The use of pork as the primary meat in this style is a reflection of the historical abundance of pigs in the region.
-== Characteristics ==
+The '''Carolina style hot dog''' is a regional variation of the [[hot dog]] that is popular in the [[American South]], particularly in the states of [[North Carolina]] and [[South Carolina]]. This style of hot dog is known for its unique combination of toppings that reflect the culinary traditions of the region.
-Carolina style barbecue is known for its distinctive flavor, which comes from the use of a vinegar-based sauce. This sauce is typically tangy and spicy, and is used both during the cooking process and as a condiment. The meat used in Carolina style barbecue is usually pork, which is often slow-cooked over a wood or charcoal fire.
-In addition to the barbecue itself, Carolina style also refers to a type of coleslaw that is commonly served with the barbecue. This coleslaw is made with a vinegar-based dressing, in contrast to the mayonnaise-based dressings used in other types of coleslaw.
+== Ingredients ==
-== Regional Variations ==
+A typical Carolina style hot dog includes the following ingredients:
-There are several regional variations of Carolina style barbecue, each with its own unique characteristics. These include [[Eastern Carolina style]], which uses a sauce made from vinegar and spices, and [[Western Carolina style]], which adds tomato or ketchup to the sauce. There is also [[South Carolina style]], which uses a mustard-based sauce.
-== See Also ==
+* '''Hot dog''': A grilled or steamed [[sausage]] served in a sliced [[hot dog bun]].
-* [[Barbecue in the United States]]
+* '''Chili''': A meat-based [[chili con carne|chili]] sauce, often without beans, that is spread over the hot dog.
-* [[Cuisine of the Southern United States]]
+* '''Coleslaw''': A creamy [[coleslaw]] made from shredded [[cabbage]], [[carrot]]s, and a [[mayonnaise]]-based dressing.
-* [[List of smoked foods]]
+* '''Mustard''': [[Yellow mustard]] is commonly used, adding a tangy flavor.
+* '''Onions''': Chopped raw [[onion]]s are often sprinkled on top for added crunch and flavor.
+== Preparation ==
+The preparation of a Carolina style hot dog involves several steps:
+. '''Cooking the hot dog''': The hot dog is typically grilled or steamed until fully cooked.
+. '''Preparing the chili''': The chili is cooked separately, often simmered with [[ground beef]], [[tomato]] sauce, and spices.
+. '''Making the coleslaw''': The coleslaw is prepared by mixing shredded cabbage and carrots with a mayonnaise-based dressing.
+. '''Assembling the hot dog''': The hot dog is placed in a bun, topped with chili, coleslaw, mustard, and onions.
+== Variations ==
+While the basic ingredients remain consistent, there are several variations of the Carolina style hot dog:
+* '''Spicy version''': Some variations include [[jalapeño]] peppers or a spicier chili sauce.
+* '''Cheese-topped''': [[Cheddar cheese]] or [[American cheese]] may be added for extra richness.
+* '''Vegan option''': Plant-based sausages and vegan chili can be used to create a vegan version of the Carolina style hot dog.
+== Cultural Significance ==
+The Carolina style hot dog is more than just a meal; it is a part of the cultural identity of the region. It is often served at [[barbecue]]s, [[picnic]]s, and local diners, reflecting the community-oriented and casual dining culture of the South.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Hot dog]]
+* [[Chili con carne]]
+* [[Coleslaw]]
+* [[American cuisine]]
-[[Category:Barbecue]]
-[[Category:Cuisine of the Southern United States]]
 [[Category:American cuisine]]
-{{food-stub}}
+[[Category:Hot dogs]]
+[[Category:North Carolina culture]]
+[[Category:South Carolina culture]]