Corn dog

"Pluto pup" redirects here. For the fictional dog, seePluto (Disney).

Corn dog

Place of origin	United States
Created by	Disputed (in current form, circa late 1930s – early 1940s)
Main ingredients	Wiener,cornmealbatter
Variations	100+
Food energy (per serving)	263kcal(1101kJ)
Media: Corn dog

Acorn dog(also spelledcorndogand also known byseveral other names) is awieneron a stick that has been coated in a thick layer ofcornmealbatteranddeep fried.It originated in theUnited Statesand is commonly found inAmerican cuisine.

Names

While the name "corn dog" is used in the United States andCanada,there are regional variations of the food's name.In Canada, corn dogs are often called "Pogos" after the popular brand produced byConagra.

InAustralia,where they have become a popular food at agricultural shows and carnivals, they are known as either "Pluto pups", "Dagwood dogs", "dippy dogs" or (historically) "pronto pups".The name "Pluto pup" likely derives from theDisneycharacterPluto,who is adog."Dagwood dog" is derived from the name of a character from the American comic stripBlondie,which was created in 1930. In the comic strip, Dagwood, Blondie's husband, has a dog named Daisy.Historically, the name "pronto pup" was originally used as a brand name in the United States in 1941, although this name had become obsolete as early as 1949 and was replaced by the name "Pluto pup".Some have suggested that Pluto pups are made in factories, while Dagwood dogs are prepared on site.

InFrance,the termbeignet de saucisseis used, which literally translates to "sausage donut".

InJapanese,the most common name for them is "American dog"(アメリカンドッグ,amerikan doggu).

InKorean,they are referred to ashatdogeu(핫도그), which literally translates to "hot dog".This has caused some confusion, however, especially for English speakers.

InMexico,the namebanderillais used, which literally translates to "small flag".

InNew Zealand,the name "hot dog" or "mini hot dog" is often used.

InSouth Africa,they are often referred to asyankeesinAfrikaans.

History

Corn dogs, withcross-section

Newly arrivedGerman immigrants in Texas,who were sausage-makers finding resistance to the sausages they used to make, have been credited with introducing the corn dog to the United States, though the serving stick came later.A US patent filed in 1927, granted in 1929, for aCombined Dipping, Cooking, and Article Holding Apparatus,describes corn dogs, among other fried food impaled on a stick; it reads in part:

I have discovered that articles of food such, for instance, as wieners, boiled ham, hard boiled eggs, cheese, sliced peaches, pineapples, bananas and like fruit, and cherries, dates, figs, strawberries, etc., when impaled on sticks and dipped in batter, which includes in its ingredients a self rising flour, and then deep fried in a vegetable oil at a temperature of about 390 °F [200 °C], the resultant food product on a stick for a handle is a clean, wholesome and tasty refreshment.

A "Krusty Korn Dog" baker machine appeared in the 1926 Albert Pick-Barth wholesale catalog of hotel and restaurant supplies.The 'korn dogs' were baked in a corn batter and resembled ears of corn when cooked.

A number of current corn dog vendors claim responsibility for the invention and/or popularization of the corn dog. Carl and Neil Fletcher lay such a claim, having introduced their "Corny Dogs" at theState Fair of Texassometime between 1938 and 1942.Pronto PupofRockaway Beach, Oregon,claims to have invented the corn dog in 1939.Cozy Dog Drive-in,inSpringfield, Illinois,claims to have been the first to serve corn dogs on sticks, on June 16, 1946.Also in 1946,Dave Barhamopened the first location ofHot Dog on a StickatMuscle BeachinSanta Monica, California.

Preparation

Corn dogs are often served asstreet foodor asfast food.For the best and freshest preparation, some vendors orrestaurateursdip and fry their corn dogs just before serving.Some corn dog purveyors sell pre-made frozen corn dogs, which are then thawed and fried again, or browned in an oven.

Corn dogs can also be found at almost anysupermarketandconvenience storestore in North America as frozen foods as well as served hot and ready to eat. Pre-made frozen corn dogs can also be heated in amicrowave oven,but thecornbreadcoating will lack texture.

Variations

One cheesy variation is prepared either with melted cheese between thehot dogand the breading or by using a cheese-filled hot dog.

Another version is the "cornbrat" (or "corn brat" ), which is a corn dog made withbratwurstinstead of awienerorhot dog.

Small corn dogs, known as "corn puppies", "mini corn dogs", or "corn dog nuggets", are a variation served in some restaurants, generally on the children's menu or at fast food establishments. A serving includes multiple pieces, usually 10.In contrast to their larger counterparts, corn puppies are normally served stickless asfinger food.

A breakfast version of the corn dog features abreakfast sausagein place of the hot dog, and pancake batter in place of the cornmeal. This variation is commonly called a "pancake on a stick". It was formerly served by the drive-in restaurantSonic,but it is now made by companies such asJimmy Dean.

Bothvegetariancorn dogs and corn dog nuggetsare made as meatless alternatives by many of the same companies that producevegetarian hot dogs.

By country

Argentina

Panchukers in Argentina

A French fry–encrusted corn dog, as sold at theHeunginjimuninSouth Korea

InArgentina,apanchuker(orpanchuque,pancho chino) is a hotsnackthat can be bought near sometrain stationsand in some places of heavy pedestrian transit. They are more popular in the inner country cities. A panchuker consists of a sausage covered with awaffle-likepastry,and has a stick in it (like a corn dog) so that it can be easily consumed. Some versions contain cheese, and sauces may be served to accompany them. Some variations may be found in Uruguay and other South American countries. Generally, panchukers are offered as a low-pricefast foodand can only be seen at certain places of the inner country—like the cities ofLa Plata,Villa Albertina, andCipoletti—and, inBuenos Aires,they can be found inBarrio ChinoandBelgrano.They are particularly popular in certain regions in the Northwest, such as theprovince of Tucumán.

Australia

In Australia, a hot dog sausage on a stick, deep-fried in batter, is known as a Dagwood Dog, Pluto Pup, or Dippy Dog, depending on region.Variants use wheat-based or corn-based batters.These are not to be confused with the Australianbattered sav,asaveloydeep fried in a wheat flour-based batter, as used for fish and chips, which generally does not contain cornmeal.

They are popular at agricultural shows and carnivals, such as theSydney Royal Easter Show.

Canada

In Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador, a battered hot dog on a stick is called a "pogo" and is traditionally eaten withordinary yellow mustard,sometimes referred to as "ballpark mustard". The rest ofCanadarefers to them by the non-trademarked term "corn dog"It is named after the trademarked name of aConagrainc. frozen product available in all of the country since the 1960s but whose main market is the province ofQuebec.

Japan

In Japan, the equivalent food is usually called an "American dog"(アメリカンドッグ)based on the idea of where the food is believed to originate. It is also called "French Dog" in certain parts of Japan including Hokkaido.

New Zealand

A New Zealand Hot Dog is invariably a deep-fried batteredsaveloyor pre-cooked sausage on a stick that is then usually dipped in tomato sauce (ketchup). The saveloy or sausage used is thicker than a frankfurter, and is coated in a thinner batter layer than American Corndogs. The batter can be cornmeal based or corn flour based. The distinction is not particularly important.The sausage in a bun that is called a hot dog in other countries is known as an "American Hot Dog" and is usually available at the same locations. If a further descriptor is needed to avoid confusion between the two, the New Zealand standard hot dog can be described as a hot dog on a stick.

South Africa

InSouth Africa,a corn dog is a popular cafe/fair food.A corn dog is usually called "Yankee"in the Afrikaans language. It is usually served with a sweet pink sauce made from a mixture of mayonnaise, tomato sauce and condensed milk.

South Korea

InSouth Korea,a corn dog is one of the most popular street foods. A corn dog is usually called "hot dog" in the Korean language (핫도그), creating confusion with a genuine hot dog. A French fry–encrusted corn dog, or "Kogo," has especially attracted the attention of Western visitors,includingvegans(using vegan hot dogs).

Annual celebration

National Corndog Dayis a celebration of the corn dog,tater tots,andAmerican beerthat occurs on the first Saturday ofMarch Madness(NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship) of every year.

Gallery

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  A corn dog with mustard
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  A sailor aboard theUSSGeorge Washingtonplaces corn dogs on a tray to be baked in thegalley
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  Corn dogs heating up at aJapaneseconvenience store
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  "Corny dogs" being eaten at theState Fair of Texas
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  Tornado corn dogs sold in Korea
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  Corn dogs from a Christmastianguisin the streets ofColonia Industrial,Mexico City
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  A corn dog served withhorseradish sauceinPoznań
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  Korean-style corn dog that is half cheese, half sausage, and coated in sugar

See also

• Bagel dog
• Battered sausage
• Hot dog variations
• Hushpuppy
• Pepperoni roll
• Pigs in a blanket
• Pronto Pup
• Sausage roll
• Saveloy
• Toad in the hole