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When You Think of Hot Dogs, Think Local

hot dogsIf you’re like us, when you think about local foods, you probably think about all the great vegetable farms we have here, the local coffee roasters, and beer breweries. And, of course, if you live anywhere near New Haven, you think of pizza. You think about our great dairies and ice cream, our baked goods. . . SO MANY good things. But, you probably don’t think about hot dogs. Chris Prosperi DOES, though. And he schooled us on the great local hot dogs made right here in Connecticut. Here are his favorites:

Hummel Brothers in New Haven (LOVES the foot-long red hots)
Mucke’s in Hartford (the best grilling hot dog)
Grote & Weigel in Bloomfield.

• ON-DEMAND: Listen to Faith and the gang talk about their favorite hot dogs, as well as how to organize a hot dog bar for guests. •

If hot dog “shacks” are your thing, check out this list of Top Dogs in Connecticut (includes senior producer Robyn Doyon-Aitken’s favorite local hot dog hangout, Blackie’s).

If you’ve got a favorite hot dog or hot dog stand, share it with us!

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  1. Jim says

    July 1, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    If you cook the dogs in a fry-pan, use rendered bacon grease.
    Crumble up the bacon, sprinkle it on the cooked dog, finely chopped Vidalia onions, best mustard.

    Of course, use the toasted New England hot-dog bun.

    Reply »
    • Robyn Doyon-Aitken says

      July 2, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      Well, you just upped everybody’s hot dog game right there, Jim. Thanks so much!

      Reply »
  2. Patti Stamper says

    July 1, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    Blackie’s Hot Dogs! There are none better!

    Reply »
  3. Melissa says

    July 9, 2019 at 4:32 pm

    The Leaner Wiener is awesome- a CT gem! Owner/operator Joel is a UConn grad with his BS degree in nutritional science- delicious AND healthy- grass fed beef, even has vegan and gluten free options and his own pickled red cabbage and special sauce!! Yum!! Check out his Facebook page The Leaner Wiener for locations. He is at the Durham farmers market on Thursdays 3:00-6:30. That I know for sure!

    Reply »
  4. Deb v says

    July 9, 2019 at 6:58 pm

    You have to split the dogs before pan frying – my pref is fried butter on a lightly toasted New England style roll. Hummel natural casings are the best!

    Reply »

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