A Global History
Bruce Kraig
the edible series
Edible
Series Editor: Andrew F. Smith is a revolutionary new series of books dedicated to food and drink that explores the rich history of cuisine. Each book reveals the global history and culture of one type of food or beverage.
Already published
Pancake Ken Albala Pizza Carol Helstosky Hamburger Andrew F. Smith Spices Fred Czarra Pie Janet Clarkson
Forthcoming
Bread William Rubel Cake Nicola Humble Caviar Nichola Fletcher Dates Nawal Nasrallah Cheese Andrew Dalby Chocolate Sarah Moss Cocktails Joseph M. Carlin Coffee Jonathan Morris Curry Colleen Taylor Sen Fish and Chips Panikos Panayi Ice Cream Laura Weiss Lobster Elisabeth Townsend Milk Hannah Velten Pasta Kantha Shelke Soup Janet Clarkson Tea Helen Saberi Tomato Deborah A. Duchon Vodka Patricia Herlihy Whiskey Kevin R. Rosar Wine Marc Millon
Hot Dog
A Global History Bruce Kraig
Published by Reaktion Books Ltd Great Sutton Street London , www.reaktionbooks.co.uk
First published Copyright © Bruce Kraig All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publishers. Printed and bound in China by C&C Offset Printing Co., Ltd British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data Kraig, Bruce Hot dog : a global history. – (Edible) . Frankfurters – History . Sausages – History . Food habits – United States – History . Convenience foods – United States – History I. Title . -:
Contents
Preface Introduction: What is a Hot Dog? 1 Hot Dog History 2 How Hot Dogs are Made 3 How Hot Dogs are Sold 4 Hot Dog Culture 5 Hot Dogs Around the World The Hot Dog Factory Recipes References Select Bibliography Websites and