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Posted: October 11, 2012 8:30 AM
Tags: World Series, the uber sausage, Steve's Snappin' Dogs, Steve Ballas, Jim Pittenger, Colorado Rockies, Billy's Gourmet Hot Dogs, Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs, 20 days of giveaways
Hypothetical: The Official Denver Hot Dog
The World Series is almost here (the first game is October 24), and even though the Colorado Rockies couldn’t get it done this season, their fans have something else to get excited about. No, we didn’t discover the fastball to win, but we did dream up a hot dog that could.
In a search for Denver's official hot dog (why not? We already have an omelet, the Windy City has the Chicago Dog, Boston has baked beans...) we polled some of our favorite places—the Über Sausage, Billy's Gourmet Hot Dogs, Steve's Snappin' Dogs, and Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs—and asked what they thought. With that, the Denver dog was born:
First, take a tortilla, insists Steve Ballas, from Steve's Snappin' Dogs, "We have such a Mexican food influence, it can't be a Denver dog without the tortilla." For the wiener itself, it's gotta be the bison dog from the Über Sausage. Add sliced bacon, lettuce, and tomato (more contributions from Ballas) and creamy cheddar and barbecue sauces from Billy's. The final toppings come from Jim Pittenger of Biker Jim's: "caramelized onions and, of course, some jalapeños and banana peppers—that is very Denver." Wrap it all up and eat like a burrito.
We may not have a killer baseball team, but we have a (fictional) hot dog that can compete with anyone.
Chime in: What would your ideal Denver hot dog look like?
—Image via Shutterstock
THIS STORY WAS PART OF 5280's 20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!
Colorado's finest
Submitted by Clpayne on Thu, 2012-10-11 14:13.
A scrumptious beer bread bun made from Colorado's Fat Tire amber paired with a Bison hot dog and topped with Olathe sweet corn and tomatillo salsa, caramelized sweet onions, and homemade catsup with a poblano pepper kick. Denver delicious.
medically indicated
Submitted by manivelle on Thu, 2012-10-11 14:02.
I think there should be state-licensed dispensaries for officially registered herbed and spiced Denver Dogs.
Yummmm
Submitted by Scott Lippitt on Thu, 2012-10-11 13:58.
I like the idea of the tortilla, but I think there is too many conflicting flavors. Let's keep the mexican theme with a modern twist throughout.
Plain Jane
Submitted by nikkic44 on Thu, 2012-10-11 13:56.
Love me some good o'l nathan's hot dogs with just ketchup and MAYBE some mustard on my sassy days!
That's all a bit much. I'd do
Submitted by mpcsmommy on Thu, 2012-10-11 13:41.
That's all a bit much. I'd do as they described, but leave off the bacon, lettuce, tomato, creamy cheddar, barbecue sauce and banana peppers.
Ideal hotdog?
Submitted by jgarrett83 on Thu, 2012-10-11 13:34.
Keep it simple with ketchup, mustard, and relish please!
even better...
Submitted by cait on Thu, 2012-10-11 13:33.
green chili would make this hot dog burrito even more Denver I think!
Hot dog!
Submitted by redhotnick on Thu, 2012-10-11 13:29.
Let's give a few of these dog's to our boys in purple during spring training and hope they have a much more stellar season next year!
Hot Diggity Dog
Submitted by leeramirez on Thu, 2012-10-11 13:25.
No matter where you are, it's always a great time for a hot dog. More than a 100 years of happiness.
I appreciate the official hot dog...
Submitted by lenin1991 on Thu, 2012-10-11 13:21.
...but how can you leave out The Hawt Dog & Sausage Eatery, who've recreated the hot dog in incredibly creative ways??
Denver Dog
Submitted by Lilypad on Thu, 2012-10-11 13:17.
My ideal Denver dog would have a pickle, celery salt, tomatoes and mustard.
Denver dog!
Submitted by mtuttle2 on Thu, 2012-10-11 13:16.
Yummy! Nothing better than a delicious dog!
Denver Dog
Submitted by RegFett on Thu, 2012-10-11 13:13.
Seriously, who doesn't love a good hot dog! Denver Dog, I love you...in theory.
Tortilla is a great idea!
Submitted by kautumnjones on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:58.
Never thought to add a tortilla! I know what I will try the next time I have a hot-dog!
Gimme the bun.
Submitted by KelseyWittenberg on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:57.
I'd take all that gladly, but leave the tortilla and give me the bun.
The perfect hot dog...
Submitted by kimberleemiller on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:55.
Just mustard on my dog is sufficient. Maybe some fresh diced onions. But nothing more.
Texas de Brazil
Submitted by egourdie on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:53.
One of my favorite restaurants and close by in Stapleton! A Carnivores delight!
Biker Jim's baby!
Submitted by Erlenstar on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:52.
Biker Jim's has always had my favorite selection of dogs.
South American Dinner
Submitted by erickmartinez on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:50.
Love South american style dinners. Great way to eat!
Texas de Brazil sounds yummy!
Submitted by kathib on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:49.
Our 37th wedding anniversary is coming up. This would be a lovely place to celebrate!
mmm goning to have to try that.
Submitted by jefftaylor1 on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:48.
That sounds amazing. Will have to try that, I like making a pot of chili and smothering the dog. I use red never tried the green.
Peachy Dog
Submitted by JHoDCo on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:48.
Ready for this?!?
Pork dog topped with a spicy Palisade Peach chutney housed in a corn arepa
Hot Dog!
Submitted by PrairieElk on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:46.
There is nothing like a good, flavorful 'dog!
Ooo - I like the Grilled Peach and Salsa Idea
Submitted by sharonledwards on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:44.
I tend to not eat meat, but a super quality local dog with grilled peaches and a fresh tomatilla sauce would be too much for me to pass up!
Ideal Hot dog
Submitted by kursten on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:44.
Ideal Hot dog would be good quality meat (bison), in a pretzel roll, with beer mutard and good cheese! Are these emails timed to be sent right around lunch time when everyone is hungry? :)
Wild Game Dogs
Submitted by daizee on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:43.
I love wild game sausage of just about any kind. Top it off with cheese and I'm in heaven.
The Denver Dog
Submitted by joanne40rg on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:45.
Sounds good! Basically needs the tortilla, grilled hot dog or brat wrapped in bacon, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapenos, some pepper jack cheese and the condiment of choice - mine would be spicy brown mustard. Yum!!
probably shouldn't have read
Submitted by madfabriholic on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:43.
probably shouldn't have read this right before lunch...so hungry now!
Rocky Dog
Submitted by ErikJorgie on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:42.
What about the Rocky Dog at Coors Field? Its already in Denver, and delicious.
DOGS!!
A Chicago Dog of Course!!
Denver Dog
I would love a soft white cheese like Teleme or Monterrey even, roasted peppers, and roasted onions piled on.
Dogs
All they do is keep getting better!!!
Almost...
Hot Dog Place
I like the hot dog place that's here in Highlnds Ranch, but I can't remember the name. Also Juicy burgers and dogs is great.
The Denver Dog!