For some reason - I know not why - my husband decided to start making every variation of hot dog in this Wikipedia entry. (OK, OK. We've only gotten through the Chicago Dog and the Kansas City Dog, so far.) Coney Island Dogs tonight, but last night, we created our own Louisiana Dog (because Louisiana and Mississippi don't have a variation listed).
Personally, I consider the Lucky Dog very much the traditional hot dog of Louisiana (or of New Orleans, at the least). I was surprised it wasn't mentioned in the entry. With all deference to that staple, we gave a Louisiana Dog our best shot.
Andouille sausage for the dog. Dark red kidney beans. (Use one can - all of the juice and 1/2 the beans - and mash with potato masher until soupy. Add the remainder of the beans. Add a dash of tarragon vinegar, a pat of butter, and salt to taste, and let simmer until heated through.) Top with grated Cheddar cheese, diced green onion, roasted garlic, and pickled purple cabbage. Bake in oven at 400 for 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Put Tabasco sauce on top before serving.
It was fabulous!
Next up: A Mississippi Dog. Deer Sausage. Mississippi State Cheese. Pickled Okra relish. Comeback Sauce.
Who knew hot dogs could be so much fun?! ;)
