Did you know that Americans consumeapproximately 20 billion hot dogs per year?

Plus, they are an easy lat-snack for some of the busiest people on earth: chefs.

“It’s always that spicy mustard and kraut taste that does it for me.”

Portillo’s hot dog

Portillo’s

“It just hits home!”

“Can’t forget those golden tots to complete my craving,” he says.

He also likes to order a banana shake to wash it all down.

nathan’s famous hot dog and fries

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Sonic, which began in Oklahoma in the 1950s, currently has over 3,500 locations throughout the United States.

Beyond its tasty hot dogs, people also love Sonic’s popular toaster sandwiches and cherry limeade.

The beloved Midwest chain currently has 70 locations in nine states, with 45 of those locations in Chicago.

sonic drive in hot dogs

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Gulbro, chef, restaurateur, and chef ambassador for Certified Angus Beef.

“The only way to eat this one is with a fork!”

“Eating a legendary LA Pink’s Hot Dog is like tasting the past,” says Schwartz.

Portillo’s hot dog

Portillo’s

“They are iconic because the hot dog hasn’t changedthey snap when you bite them.

dairy queen hot dogs

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pinks hot dogs

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