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Danger dog

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Danger dog
A deep-fried, bacon-wrapped "Jersey breakfast dog"
Alternative namesBacon-wrapped hot dog
Street dog
Mission dog
Sonoran hot dog
TypeHot dog
Place of originMexico
Region or stateTijuana or Hermosillo
Main ingredientsHot dog, bacon, hot dog bun, various toppings
VariationsJersey breakfast dog, francheezie

A danger dog is a hot dog that has been wrapped in bacon and deep-fried or grilled. It is served on a hot dog bun with various toppings. Also known as a bacon-wrapped hot dog, it was first sold by street vendors in Mexico. Its origin has been placed in either Tijuana[1] or Hermosillo,[2] as the Sonoran hot dog where it was originally served in a bolillo instead of a hot dog bun[2]. These dogs are sold from carts that are ubiquitous along Avenida Revolución and the area surrounding the border in Tijuana, as well as the bar district in Ensenada, and are still popular in Southern Arizona.[2][3]

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs were popularized in Los Angeles using available American-style hot dog buns,[3] giving rise to the popular name L.A. Street Dog.[4] The name "danger dog" comes from the perceived lack of food safety precautions taken by the street vendors who sell them, many of which are unlicensed and lack refrigeration.[5]

While especially associated with Los Angeles, danger dogs are now sold by street vendors and in restaurants and sporting venues in urban areas around the United States such as San Diego, San Francisco, and New York City.[6][7]

Francheezie

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In Chicago, there is a variation of the danger dog called the francheezie. This is an all-beef hot dog wrapped in bacon and deep-fried, with melted Cheddar or American cheese (or Velveeta). Usually the hot dog is split and filled with cheese before being deep-fried. Alternatively, the cheese may be added as a topping after frying. The francheezie is served on a bun. It is typically sold by restaurants rather than street vendors.[8][9][10][11][12]

Bacon-wrapped

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In Los Angeles, the danger dog is known as the bacon-wrapped hot dog. Vendors can be found cooking them on a stainless-steel baking tray over Sterno heat sources outside of bars, concerts, sporting events, and other late night establishments. The bacon-wrapped usually consists of a bacon-wrapped hot dog, grilled onions, bell peppers, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and grilled jalapeño peppers.[13][14][15][16] After a public campaign in 2010, the L.A. City Council proclaimed the bacon-wrapped to be the official hot dog of Los Angeles.[17]

Jersey breakfast dog

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In New Jersey and elsewhere on the East Coast, there is a variation called the Jersey breakfast dog. This is a bacon-wrapped, deep-fried hot dog with melted cheese, on top of a fried or scrambled egg.[18][19][20]

Mission dog

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In San Francisco, the bacon-wrapped hot dog is also called a Mission dog after the Mission District, the area of the city where it was originally sold. It is typically served with grilled onions, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, and jalapeños.[21][22][23]

Texas Tommy

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The Texas Tommy is found in Philadelphia and elsewhere in eastern Pennsylvania. Like a francheezie, it is a hot dog that is split and filled with cheese before being wrapped with bacon. The Texas Tommy can be either deep-fried, broiled, or grilled.[24][25]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Rosenstrauch, Dan (June 19, 2011). "It's a Dog, It's Bacon, It's a 'Danger Dog'", Contra Costa Times. Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Castellanos, Dalina (June 24, 2015). "How L.A. Destroyed Northern Mexico's Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs", Munchies. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Landers, Jackson (August 4, 2016). "Danger Dogs: The Secret History of LA's Favorite Street Food" Archived 2016-08-06 at the Wayback Machine, Thrillist. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  4. ↑ Recipes, W. S. J. "L.A. Street Dog". WSJ Recipes. Archived from the original on 2025-08-16. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  5. ↑ Annie (2021-04-08). "Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs AKA LA Street Dogs". Cooking Up Love. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  6. ↑ Lovett, Ian (December 3, 2013). "Food Carts in Los Angeles Come Out of the Shadows" Archived 2017-11-06 at the Wayback Machine, New York Times. Retrieved December 6, 2013. "But despite the ubiquity of “danger dogs,” the bacon-wrapped hot dogs that sizzle on sidewalk griddles outside Lakers games and concert venues, almost all street vending has remained entirely illegal here."
  7. ↑ "Crif Dogs | Deep-Fried, Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog in the US". Crif Dogs | Deep-Fried, Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog in the US. Archived from the original on 2026-01-15. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  8. ↑ Brusin, Josh (September 15, 2005). "Francheezie... Cambridge House – RIP" Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, Chicago Foodies. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  9. ↑ Bruno, Pat (April 14, 1989). "Frank Talk About Francheezies". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012 – via HighBeam Research.
  10. ↑ Selvam, Ashok (October 22, 2015). "Epic Chicago Sandwiches to Eat Before You Die" Archived 2015-11-17 at the Wayback Machine, Chicago Eater. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  11. ↑ "'What the Hell Is a Francheezie?' and Other of Life's Big Questions" Archived 2015-11-17 at the Wayback Machine, Slimbelly No-Mo's BBQ, December 3, 2014. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Francheezie Retro Hot Dog" Archived 2015-11-17 at the Wayback Machine, Kartoffelklösse Project, July 30, 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  13. ↑ Hernandez, Daniel (February 6, 2008). "The Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog: So Good It's Illegal" Archived 2015-11-17 at the Wayback Machine, L.A. Weekly. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  14. ↑ Scattergood, Amy (January 28, 2015). "3 Great Places to Find Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs in L.A. Legal Ones, That Is" Archived 2015-11-17 at the Wayback Machine, Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Food Fight" Archived 2015-09-07 at the Wayback Machine, reason.com, April 24, 2008. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  16. ↑ Stephens, Josh (September 22, 2008). "Out of the Enclave: Latinos Adapt, and Adapt to, the American City" Archived 2014-08-09 at the Wayback Machine, Planetizen. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog", Farmer John. Archived from the original on May 29, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  18. ↑ "Best of Jersey: Food" Archived 2015-11-17 at the Wayback Machine, New Jersey Monthly, March 10, 2008. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Jersey Breakfast Dog Recipe". The Drunken Tailgate. August 3, 2010. Archived from the original on August 5, 2010. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Jersey Breakfast Dog"[dead link], The Taste of Aussie. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  21. ↑ Smiley, Lauren (January 19, 2011). "Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog Vendors Lose Customers When They Go Legit" Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, S.F. Weekly. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  22. ↑ Woo, Stu (November 10, 2011). "Mission Munchers Bite 'Danger Dogs'" Archived 2017-07-16 at the Wayback Machine, Wall Street Journal. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  23. ↑ "The Legend of the Bacon Hot Dog Cart" Archived 2015-11-17 at the Wayback Machine, Hoodscope, April 7, 2009. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  24. ↑ Krall, Hawk (October 30, 2009). "Hot Dog of the Week: Texas Tommy" Archived 2017-11-23 at the Wayback Machine, Serious Eats. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
  25. ↑ Hillibish, Jim (November 10, 2009). "Easy Recipe: Texas Tommy". Milford Daily News. Archived from the original on January 15, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
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