There are two schools of thought on the sausage in a bun campus. First there is the German school of bratwursts, beerwursts and related sausages. Or you can use my favorites Hungarian Hot Dogs. These beauties are very similar to Polish Sausage or Kielbasas but have a bit more flavor to them.
If you were ever a fan of the television show M*A*S*H you might remember that Max Klinger frequently longed for Tony Packo's Hungarian Hot Dogs. Well Tony Packo's is a real place in Toledo and they have been dishing out some of the best Hot Dogs in the world. These days you can have these hot dogs shipped right to your door.
If you happen to be one of the world's 2 billion people who don't eat pork you are in luck. There are a lot of hot dog variations out there that are as good as the original. Sausages made from turkey, beef, chicken are loaded with flavors and in some instances superior to there pork counterparts. You can usually find these available in local health food stores or specialty meat markets. The kosher hot dog king, Hebrew National now has a wide range of kosher hot dog alternatives including polish sausages and knockwursts and are available virtually everywhere.
There are probably as many ways to top off a hot dog as there are ways to top of a hamburger. In chicago you top you dog in this order: yellow mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, pickles, peppers, and celery salt. I like a thick layer of sauerkraut, onions, and hot and spicy mustard. And few things can make a meal out of a hot dog like a heavy dose of chili. However you like your hot dogs start out with a good dog and you'll get something no one can refuse.
