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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!
Been doing this for a long time!
Submitted by chadcmartin on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:30.
Ok, first off, Biker Jim's is one of the best dogs I've ever had. Lots (but not too much) of customization make the place a really great lunch or dinner spot.
That said, I've actually been using tortillas on brats since college. It started out with a buddy who had no bread other than a tortilla. We found that not only does it taste delicious, it also holds in any toppings (and grease) with ease. I've since converted several friends on this idea as well, reluctant as they were.
Now I'm hungry, and I just ate!
Dawgs...
Submitted by christiantwalter on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:30.
green chile's, pepperjack cheese, and a jalapeno or two
Denver Doggy
Submitted by Rachellynn7 on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:30.
THE ideal dog for Denver would definitely be one wrapped in a tortilla... topped with green chili, sauteed peppers and onions and some black beans.
Crucial to keep the Denver Mexican flare within a signature Denver Dog!
Denver Dog
Submitted by Ljohnson on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:29.
Bison or elk sausage with green chili...maybe some shredded cheese on top!
Hot Dogs...hmmmm
Submitted by kctrask on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:29.
I am not often a fan of the hot dog...but this doesn't sound half-bad!
My Denver Dog
Submitted by lrenlow on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:28.
I would definitely have green chile on my Devner Dog!
What a great combination!
Submitted by johnleingang on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:27.
What a great combination
HOT DENVER DOG!
Submitted by mtnjeepin on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:17.
Sounds like a taste bud delight! I would smother in some cheese and beans with Colorado Hot Sauce!
Love the idea! - My favorite one would be...
Submitted by katy.salach on Thu, 2012-10-11 11:48.
I have not tried hot dogs in tortillas but it sounds fantastic!!!
My ideal Denver hot dog would be as follows:
- Bun
- Brat wrapped on bacon on the grill
- Mustard , chopped onions and tomato.
- Refried Beans
- Green Chili Salsa / Salsa
- Cheese (american shredded cheese , oryour preference
-Crushed chips (E.I Ruffles Queso, Lays, BBQ Chips.)
Yum!!!! Enjoy...
ideal denver dog
Submitted by jcammie75 on Thu, 2012-10-11 11:28.
I would start with bison or elk for the actual hotdog. Then I owuld use Ed McCaffrey mustard, relish, and ketchup. For the bread I would use a local baker and pile on some local cheese.
And the Rox will be back next year!!!
Hot Dogs 4eva
Submitted by meganlikespie2 on Thu, 2012-10-11 11:19.
Seriously, all one needs is two gourmet hot dogs in this world: 1) Giant beast of a dog covered in tangy yellow mustard, doused in raw chopped onions, and then smothered in meaty chili sauce topped with yellow shredded cheese; 2) Mac n Cheese dog- a hot dog encased in Mac n Cheese that has been mixed with smoked bacon- delicious and a nice throwback to being a kid
The Perfect Dog
Submitted by MrsMunz on Thu, 2012-10-11 11:19.
Green Chile, Bacon, Cheddar, Sour Cream, Onion. Wrapped in a tortilla. YUMMMMMMM!
Denver Dog.....I like it
Submitted by andreac on Thu, 2012-10-11 11:00.
I have to agree with most of the posts I've read, to make it a true Denver Dog it would be wonderful with green chile!
Denver Dog
Submitted by kathcav11 on Thu, 2012-10-11 10:28.
bison dog , corn tortilla, carm onions, peach-jalapeno chutney~ yum!
btw- lettuce on a dog is just wrong :0
Denver Dog
Submitted by audgepodge on Thu, 2012-10-11 10:13.
You lost me at bacon, lettuce and tomato. The bison sausage and cheddar sounds good though!
The Denver Dog
Submitted by scenicrover on Thu, 2012-10-11 10:11.
Definitely would start with a bison dog. Bison is one of the best red meats out there. I would use a white corn tortilla, add cotija cheese, carmelized onions, some chopped anaheim and poblano peppers and finish it with fresh lettuce, tomato, and cilantro
Denver's Dog
Submitted by jennifercjacobson on Thu, 2012-10-11 10:11.
Buffalo would be a must and I smothered in some green chili, a Denver staple. If you wrapped in a tortilla it would be perfect :)
Denver Dog...??
Submitted by stkretzmann on Thu, 2012-10-11 10:11.
Personally, I feel a dog just needs something a bit fluffier than a tortilla, though I do love most anything on a tortilla. I like the buffalo meat, sauces and use of jalapeno, caramelized onion and banana peps listed, but would also make a strong push for some avocado on this bad boy. Ah - yes - now I know, the perfect wrapping for this beastly dog would have to be an empandada. Boom. Done.
That sounds delicious
Submitted by karissajohnson17 on Thu, 2012-10-11 10:11.
Someone should make/sell this immediately!
Denver Dog
Submitted by freelaan on Thu, 2012-10-11 10:03.
Smother it in green chile and plate it - that would be the ultimate dog!
Aren't these called Tijuana Hot Dogs?
Submitted by happytobeme on Thu, 2012-10-11 10:02.
I had something similar to this 20 years ago in San Diego. Their version included chile. Yum!
Ban BBQ
Submitted by HelloPillow on Thu, 2012-10-11 09:59.
You had me until BBQ sauce. People always ruinin' stuff with BBQ!
Denver Dog
Submitted by jillianhowison on Thu, 2012-10-11 09:55.
The "dog" in the write up sounds delicious! As long as it's a gluten free tortilla!
LOCAL Denver Dog!
Submitted by BridgetB116 on Thu, 2012-10-11 09:50.
LOCAL bison dog, cream cheese, fresh jalepenos and carmelized onions...on a pretzel bun! YUM.
Colorado Produce Dog
Submitted by gabsimonelouise on Thu, 2012-10-11 09:41.
A dog covered with grilled peach - roasted green chili salsa!
Biker Jims
Submitted by mykitten5683 on Thu, 2012-10-11 09:36.
All I can say is - elk jalepeno dog. Its so good. Add the cream cheese and grilled onions and its a winner every time! Im so glad they come to the farmers market on south pearl every sunday, I can get my fix!
Denver Dog
Submitted by artgecko on Thu, 2012-10-11 09:13.
I'm with sherri01, I would make a buffalo dog, with lots of grilled veggies
hmmm.....
First grill with bacon wrapped around the dog, then add onions, peppers (any form of hot) and guac.
Nice slant
I like the tortilla idea; the possibilities are endles
A Denver Dog is a Great Idea
For me the perfect dog is a bison sausage covered with green chili and cheese wrapped in a corn tortilla.
hot dogs and Texas de Brazil
Oh, everyone has some great ideas!! I do like the idea of buffalo/bison, fresh veggies, a good wine mustard.....
And To get to eat at Texas De Brazil would be an absolute treat!
Sausage
Polish!
HOT dog!
My ideal would be topped with melted cheese, bell peppers, onions, and saurkraut.
Hmmm...
Hot dog in a tortilla?
chili of the green
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