The Great Mustard/Ketchup debate (1 Viewer)

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So this is for my American cousins here on the forum. Which do you prefer The Red stuff or the Yellow stuff??? Clint Eastwood berates his colleague in one of the Dirty Harry movies for putting Ketchup on a Hotdog, so is there a massive moral majority in favour of Mustard on your dogs stateside? Over here both are always available and I actually prefer Ketchup but still like Mustard too. So my friends are you Red or Yellow and where is the best place you've had them?

Finally, is a Chilli Dog just a Hot Dog with Chilli sauce??

Rob
 
This is a great question! I have been through this debate with my wife and kids many time especially since my kids dont like either yet. My lovely wife likes both with hers and I prefer both with some chopped onions and if I am able some kraut on there as well. Usually I am not allowed the kraut because I love it but it doesnt love me the next day{sm2}! Thanks for the fun subject Rob.

Dave
 
There are many who are ready to declare someone a heathen if they put ketchup on a dog. Personally, I like both on the dog, but won't put mustard on my burgers. Ketchup all the way on burgers. A chili dog can be as basic as just chili on the dog, but it is great to go whole hog with onions, kraut, cheese. There are those that love coleslaw on chilidogs. The hot dog is kind of a no-holds-barred food. Thanks Rob, now I'm hungry.^&grin -- Al
 
On Maui, we mix our mustard with mayonnaise, which produces a more mellow flavor. We also do this with our French fries. No other Hawaiian island does this. On hot dogs and hamburgers, I use this mustard/mayonnaise mixture. No Ketchup. French fries will have ketchup, mustard/mayo & pepper. Oh, I ate 2-hot dogs today for lunch at this mom & pop store. In addition to the above, they put chopped onions and a slice of Kosher dill pickle. I had the 2-hot dogs and a nice bottle soda (soda always taste best in a bottle) for $3.95. What a deal.
 
I do love both, however as a Type I diabetic ketchup in large amounts is considered a no-no so I have learned to love all things mustard.
 
Panzer ace said:
I do love both, however as a Type I diabetic ketchup in large amounts is considered a no-no so I have learned to love all things mustard.
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No wonder, you can only eat at McDonald's once a year. I get heartburn easily and its a bummer that I can afford some good eats now, but have to watch what I eat. On another note, I was surprised to see a photo of Rob so trim at the last London show. Good for you Rob. One day I'll get in shape.
 
I favor variety so mustard, of all types, sometimes and ketchup others and sometimes both. BTW, there are many mustard mixes, some very hot, some very mild, so that Hawaiian island approach has many analogues elsewhere.
 
Here in Chicago, it is blasphemy to put ketchup on a hotdog. However, I must confess I sometimes put ketchup on my hotdog.
Mustard and raw onions are the best combination. :salute::

Brian
 
Go for Broke said:
On Maui, we mix our mustard with mayonnaise, which produces a more mellow flavor. We also do this with our French fries. No other Hawaiian island does this. On hot dogs and hamburgers, I use this mustard/mayonnaise mixture. No Ketchup. French fries will have ketchup, mustard/mayo & pepper. Oh, I ate 2-hot dogs today for lunch at this mom & pop store. In addition to the above, they put chopped onions and a slice of Kosher dill pickle. I had the 2-hot dogs and a nice bottle soda (soda always taste best in a bottle) for $3.95. What a deal.
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Now those dogs sound good and at a great price!
 
Rob, surely as you come from the "mother" country you should know the correct terminology is tomato sauce !!!
Next thing you know you will be advising me to vote Labor and telling me I have no sense of humor (for our
American friends please note I have mis-spelt two words by missing out a "U").

Australia has a lot of opportunties for sausage sizzles where some fundraising group sets up outside a hardware
store and you get a sausage with a piece of bread and onions for $2. Not high on the gourmet food list but
a good thing to eat if you are on the go and funds usually help some local group. I always go for the tomato sauce and
mustard. However do prefer the more upmarket type German sausage places in the markets.

My favourite sausage of all time was something I has when I was 11 in Limassol, Cyprus. A lamb and herbs
mixture with pita bread so not strictly a hot dog. Eaten with yoghurt and coleslaw.

Brett
 
The Military Workshop said:
Rob, surely as you come from the "mother" country you should know the correct terminology is tomato sauce !!!
Next thing you know you will be advising me to vote Labor and telling me I have no sense of humor (for our
American friends please note I have mis-spelt two words by missing out a "U").

Australia has a lot of opportunties for sausage sizzles where some fundraising group sets up outside a hardware
store and you get a sausage with a piece of bread and onions for $2. Not high on the gourmet food list but
a good thing to eat if you are on the go and funds usually help some local group. I always go for the tomato sauce and
mustard. However do prefer the more upmarket type German sausage places in the markets.

My favourite sausage of all time was something I has when I was 11 in Limassol, Cyprus. A lamb and herbs
mixture with pita bread so not strictly a hot dog. Eaten with yoghurt and coleslaw.

Brett
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Cyprus and Hong Kong - you were a child of Empire that's for sure!

As for sauce, never touch the stuff. An insult to the chef!
 
For me it is mustard. And the only real mustard for me is English mustard .. aka Colemans. Hotdogs? I prefer it on steaks and all things meat.
 
DMNamiot said:
This is a great question! I have been through this debate with my wife and kids many time especially since my kids dont like either yet. My lovely wife likes both with hers and I prefer both with some chopped onions and if I am able some kraut on there as well. Usually I am not allowed the kraut because I love it but it doesnt love me the next day{sm2}! Thanks for the fun subject Rob.

Dave
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My pleasure Dave:smile2: I must confess I expected a wave of ' are you insane, only Mustard on Dogs' from my American friends and fellow members, but it appears Ketchup is not the Devils food I expected!^&grin

lancer said:
There are many who are ready to declare someone a heathen if they put ketchup on a dog. Personally, I like both on the dog, but won't put mustard on my burgers. Ketchup all the way on burgers. A chili dog can be as basic as just chili on the dog, but it is great to go whole hog with onions, kraut, cheese. There are those that love coleslaw on chilidogs. The hot dog is kind of a no-holds-barred food. Thanks Rob, now I'm hungry.^&grin -- Al
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Sorry about that Al, maybe its nearing lunchtime where you are!^&grin Thanks for Chilli Dog advice, never had one so next time I'm over.....

Go for Broke said:
No wonder, you can only eat at McDonald's once a year. I get heartburn easily and its a bummer that I can afford some good eats now, but have to watch what I eat. On another note, I was surprised to see a photo of Rob so trim at the last London show. Good for you Rob. One day I'll get in shape.
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Thanks very much, very kind of you my friend! I am pleased as I've dropped three plus stone since March and am now running half marathons, which is great as the furthest I used to run was from the sofa to the cupboard where the Chinese takeaway menu was!:wink2:

The Military Workshop said:
Rob, surely as you come from the "mother" country you should know the correct terminology is tomato sauce !!!
Next thing you know you will be advising me to vote Labor and telling me I have no sense of humor (for our
American friends please note I have mis-spelt two words by missing out a "U").

Australia has a lot of opportunties for sausage sizzles where some fundraising group sets up outside a hardware
store and you get a sausage with a piece of bread and onions for $2. Not high on the gourmet food list but
a good thing to eat if you are on the go and funds usually help some local group. I always go for the tomato sauce and
mustard. However do prefer the more upmarket type German sausage places in the markets.

My favourite sausage of all time was something I has when I was 11 in Limassol, Cyprus. A lamb and herbs
mixture with pita bread so not strictly a hot dog. Eaten with yoghurt and coleslaw.

Brett
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Hi Brett,

I phrased it such as it was aimed at my American cousins and Tomato Sauce didn't quite seem right somehow!

I personally would have Ketchup/Tom sauce on all Hot Dogs/Burgers/Steak but at the same time if none were available I would happily have Mustard. I do like Dijon and wholegrain Mustard but just about everyone else I know just loves Colemans English, it's very strong and a bit too sharp for me. Over here we have a food store called Marks & Spencer who make what they call 'A mild mannered' Mustard which is more mellow and doesn't burn your sinuses as it goes down! Very nice it is too.

A nice meal featuring Wholegrain mustard is to fry Pork chops in garlic oil then add French Cider, Creme fresh and Wholegrain Mustard and have with new Potatoes and peas, very nice:salute::

Rob
 
Only one mustard, now that is a laugh. The types and sources of great mustard are as varied as snow flakes. No country or style has any monopoly in the least.
 
Gentle Friends,

I find this discussion to be most interesting as hotdogs are among my favorite foods. The possibilities for tasty delights on a hotdog are almost limitless. Let me explain how we have prepared hotdogs during the past few years.

My daughter-in-law, Dalia, is a citizen of Mexico. She grew up in the great state of Sonora. And, she prepares what she references as "Sonora Hotdogs." Once you eat them, the usual hotdogs you find at a ball game that usually consist of mustard or ketchup and perhaps a few chopped onions and relish will never again suffice. Dalia's "Sonora Hotdogs" include the following:

Your choice of ketchup or mustard or mayo
Shredded lettuce or cabbage, either will do
Chopped Onions
Chopped tomatoes
Refried Beans
Guacamole
and a reasonably hot salsa

And, I always add a little celery salt.

Pile all of this stuff high on your hotdog and traditional American hotdogs will never again seem quite as satisfying. However, when attacking "Sonora Hotdogs" you might want to use a knife and fork to eat them. ^&grin

Warmest personal regards,

Pat :)
 
They sound amazing Pat!:)

Rob

wadepat said:
Gentle Friends,

I find this discussion to be most interesting as hotdogs are among my favorite foods. The possibilities for tasty delights on a hotdog are almost limitless. Let me explain how we have prepared hotdogs during the past few years.

My daughter-in-law, Dalia, is a citizen of Mexico. She grew up in the great state of Sonora. And, she prepares what she references as "Sonora Hotdogs." Once you eat them, the usual hotdogs you find at a ball game that usually consist of mustard or ketchup and perhaps a few chopped onions and relish will never again suffice. Dalia's "Sonora Hotdogs" include the following:

Your choice of ketchup or mustard or mayo
Shredded lettuce or cabbage, either will do
Chopped Onions
Chopped tomatoes
Refried Beans
Guacamole
and a reasonably hot salsa

And, I always add a little celery salt.

Pile all of this stuff high on your hotdog and traditional American hotdogs will never again seem quite as satisfying. However, when attacking "Sonora Hotdogs" you might want to use a knife and fork to eat them. ^&grin

Warmest personal regards,

Pat :)
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Mustard, never ketchup except for small children who are not sophisticated enough to appreciate mustard. Spicy brown mustard with raw onions is my favorite. When I am in Chicago I always get one of their great, unique hot dogs. BTW, some of the specialty hot dog emporiums will not serve ketchup with their hot dogs. Chili dogs or Coney Islands with raw onions are also great.
 
Great subject ^&grin

I prefer Ketchup on any Hot Dogs, or a mix of Mayo and Ketchup.
And my favorite additions are sauteed onions or a mix of sauteed onions and mushrooms.

Mustard, preferably a Dijon Mustard, finds it's use when I eat a "Brat" or a "Bratwurst" as it is called in Germany.
When visiting Germany every now and then, one of my first things to do, when going into town, is to find a Bratwurst stand :smile2:

Cheers!

Konrad
 
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