Each state’s most unique hot dog searches before July 4
Every year, Independence Day brings favorite foods to picnics and barbecues. People will share their secret to burgers or potato salad over fireworks and other traditions.
But one food stands out as a 4th of July staple: hot dogs.
While many people enjoy a simple hot dog with ketchup or mustard, people across the country prefer different types of hot dogs with different toppings. This July 4, Google shared with USA TODAY a list of uniquely searched hot dogs by state from June 6 through June 23, as many Americans geared up for their summer gatherings.
The list shows searches for hot dogs that were overrepresented in a state compared to the country as a whole. In many states, people opted for chili with their hot dogs, while others preferred bacon or additional toppings.
Some states are looking for hot dogs in different recipes, such as hot dog skewers, hot dog casseroles, or even hot dog jelly (yes, we have questions about that).
Check out your state’s wanted hot dog below.
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Alabama – Hot dog pepper
Alaska – Sonoran hot dog
Arizona – Sonoran hot dog
Arkansas – Korean hot dog
California – Street hot dog
Colorado – Hot dog pepper
Connecticut – Hot dog jelly
Delaware – Hot dog wrapped in bacon
District of Colombia – Vegan hot dog
Florida – Colombian hot dog
Georgia – Hot dog pepper
Hawaii – Waffle hot dog
Idaho – Marinated hot dog
Illinois – Carrot hot dog
Indiana – Chicago hot dog
Iowa – Hot dog skewers
Kansas – Kansas City hot dog
Kentucky – Hot dog pepper
Louisiana – Hot dog pans
Maine – Grilled hot dog
Maryland – Chicago hot dog
Massachusetts – Coney Island hot dog
Michigan – Michigan hot dog
Minnesota – Korean hot dog
Mississippi – Hot dog (chilli)
Missouri – Carrot hot dog
Montana – Hot Dog Chilli Recipe
Nebraska – Hot dog (skewers)
Nevada – Korean hot dog
New Hampshire – Black beans and hot dog
New Jersey – Italian hot dog
New Mexico – Hot dog with crayfish
New York – Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog
North Carolina – Hot dog pepper
North Dakota – (Bacon) wrapped hot dog
Ohio – Chicago hot dog
Oklahoma – Chicago hot dog
Oregon – Korean hot dog
Pennsylvania – Hot dog pepper
Rhode Island – Dominican hot dog
Caroline from the south – Hot dog pepper
South Dakota – Hot dog bean soup
Tennessee – Hot dog (chilli)
Texas – Chicago hot dog
Utah – Korean hot dog
Vermont – Cowboy casserole with hot dog
Virginia – hot dog pepper
Washington – Korean hot dog
West Virginia – Hot dog pepper
Wisconsin – Chicago hot dog
Wyoming – Mexican hot dog
USA Today