Labor Day Showdown Burger vs. Hot Dogs. The greasy sizzle of delicious meat on a grill is a staple of every Labor Day weekend. Large sections of central Frankfurt, Germany were evacuated on Sunday in preparation for authorities to defuse a World War IIera, 1. HC 4000 air mine, with CNN. But as everyone breaks out the barbecue grill, paper plates, and Kiss the Cook aprons, a debate older than charcoal briquettes rages in the minds of grillmasters everywhere, along with their hungry audience Do you want a burger Or a hot dog Both is certainly an option, but not for the purposes of this showdown. Vegetarian Im so sorry. Competition. Both burgers and hot dogs can be prepared in quite a few ways, whether by grilling, broiling, pan frying, or in the case of hot dogs, boiling. Throw on some toppings like ketchup, mustard, pickles, and cheese, and youve got yourself a delicious, meaty entree that goes perfectly with an ice cold soda or a delicious beer. Burgers. Your traditional burger is a cooked ground beef patty in between two pieces of bread, like a bun or a roll. Of course, you can gussy it up with various accoutrement, including cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and other delicious toppings and condiments. Its hard to beat the flavor profile of a fully equipped burger, but it might be hard to maintain its structural integrity if youre using only one hand. Hot Dogs. Hot dogs are as iconic as apple pie and Superman in the fabric of American culture. A hot dog is a cooked sausage served in a partially sliced bun. Condiments like ketchup however controversial, mustard, and relish are traditional toppings, but cheese, pickles, peppers, and bacon are also excellent additions that will supe up your dog. Sure, its not as filling as a burger, but youre going to have more than one anyway. Meat is not for everyone. If you didnt grow up in a meat eating household, or if youre a formerRead more Hot Dogs Engineered to Be a One Handed Beer Companion. Hot dogs are the more manageable of the two classic barbecue foods. Regional differences mean different types of meat may be involved, though the general shape and composition will be similar. The cylindrical sausage shape and long bun make it ideal for one handed consumption. Theyre a staple at baseball games, where youll need a free hand to either hold a pint of beer or catch a foul ball beelining for your face. Hot dog variations range from the tame to the downright preposterous. Your standard dog is paired with ketchup, mustard, and sauerkraut. Some of the most unwieldy but delicious hot dog options include the chili cheese dog, the Chicago dog, and a Cleveland staple, the Polish Boy. The more elaborate versions may require a hot dog tray to contain the additional toppings. Burgers A Two Handed Helping of Deliciousness. Theres a reason a cartoon show about a burger restaurant exists. The Master: A Lego Ninjago Short Ipod Movie. Theyre great. Its hard to find something more mouth watering to consume during a barbecue than a burger. The grilled beef patty, the toasted bun if youre doing it right, and the assortment of delicious toppings all add up to a both nutritionally dense and aromatically appealing meal. The origin of the burger as we know it today is disputed, but it was catapulted to the forefront of American culture thanks to its appearance at the 1. St. Louis Worlds Fair. Cheap Sausage Party Cartoon ' title='Cheap Sausage Party Cartoon ' />Popular Posts. Disney Family Game Night. The Best Disney Cupcakes. Top 10 Disney Princess Recipes for your DisneyWeekend. The Ultimate Disney Pizza Party. Where hot dogs are usually grilled in the same uniform manner, you can alter your burgers taste depending on how rare you prefer to eat beef. The actual components of a burger allow for a wide variety of permutations and variants that will appeal to nearly every palate. Bacon cheeseburgers, California burgers, and even Luther burgers a burger with a sliced donut for a bun are just a few of the innumerable varieties you can stuff into your gullet. Juicy burgers that melt in your mouth are one of lifes greatest pleasures. If your patties oftenRead more A burgers structural integrity is its weakness, and relies on multiple factors. Bun thickness, patty size, and topping thickness all add up to a food that will potentially be too tall to fit in your pie hole, forcing you to compress the burger or take multiple bites, pushing the rest of the meal either out the rear or sides of the bun. Two hands are usually necessary, meaning youll probably need to take a seat while you chow down. Also, soggy bun bottoms are the worst. Verdict Burgers Rule, but Hot Dogs are The Perfect Barbecue Food. No one can deny the appeal of a delicious burger, no matter your dietary requirements. But in terms of outdoor barbecue fare, its composition is a double edged sword. Hot dogs are the superior barbecue food thanks to the even delivery of both bread, beef, and condiments, all while using a single hand. You might not think its that big a deal, but when youre walking around the park, beer in one hand, dog in the other, enjoying the beautiful weekend youve been waiting for all summer long, the answer will be undeniable. Throw a burger on the grill, for sure, but save a dog or two for me.