If you could only put one condiment on your hot dog tomorrow, which one would it be? Ketchup, mustard, or something else?
A poll looked at the most popular hot dog toppings. And different states had different answers. But #1 overall is . . . MUSTARD.
73% of Americans like mustard on hot dogs. Ketchup is next at 62%. Then onions, relish, and chili all got at least 50%.
Mustard was the top condiment in 14 states . . . Ketchup, 12 . . . relish, 10 . . . onions, 8 . . . and chili, 6.
Here are five more quick stats . . .
1. People said the “perfect” hot dog would have some combination of those five toppings. It should also be grilled and come on a white bun, not wheat.
2. The top sides with a hot dog are French fries, potato salad, and potato chips. Baked beans and macaroni-and-cheese round out the top five.
3. 91% of Americans like hot dogs and eat an average of two a month. But around 40% said they eat more than that this time of year. (I’m eating more than that this week alone.)
4. 91% also think hot dogs are an “American food staple.”
5. Only 33% think hot dogs are sandwiches. 67% said they’re not.