CLEVELAND, Ohio – What do Ohioans like to put on hot dogs?
Our favorite topping is ketchup.
So say the folks at CanadaCasino, who surveyed 2,016 American adults about their hot-dog habits in time for National Hot Dog Day. It’s celebrated on the third Wednesday in July – this year, Wednesday, July 16.
Ohio’s 10 favorite hot-dog toppings
1. Ketchup, 53%
2. Yellow mustard, 48%
3. Onions, 45%
4. Cheese, 43%
5. Chili sauce, 27%
6. Chili beans, 26%
7. Cheese sauce, 23%
8. Pickles, 21%
9. Sauerkraut, 19%
10. Bacon, 19%
Key findings
• Ohioans average 6.4 hot dogs a month (about 77 a year). No. 1 on the list? Montana, at 16.7 – more than 200 a year.
• Nationwide, the average American eats nearly seven hot dogs per month.
• Ketchup was the favorite in 23 states.
• 4% of Americans prefer to keep hot dogs plain.
• Spicy toppings are not preferred by many hot-dog aficionados: Sriracha (5%), Tabasco (6%) and chili peppers (9%) landed in single-digits.
The hot dog is believed to be German in origin and, because of its shape, once was nicknamed “dachshund” – hence, hot dog. Allrecipes.com has a good overview of the origin of ’dogs.
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