A hamdog is a combination of a hamburger and a hot dog. Dishes of this name have been invented in Australia and the United States.
 Creator of the Hamdog, Mark Murray. | |
| Place of origin | Australia |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Western Australia |
| Created by | Mark Anthony Murray |
| Main ingredients | Hot dog, beef patty |
| Variations | Chili, cheese, onions, egg, potatoes, hoagie roll |
| 623 (315 from fat)[1] kcal | |
| Other information | Fat 35 g[1] |
Australia
editAustralian Mark Murray conceived one kind of hamdog in 2004. His version contains a beef patty cut in two, with a frankfurter placed in between the two patties, then topped off with cheese, pickles, sauces, tomato, lettuce and onion. He received a US design patent for the specially shaped bun in 2009.[2]
United States
editAnother variety of hamdog was invented in February 2005 by Chandler Goff, the owner of a bar in Decatur, Georgia. This version consists of a hot dog wrapped in a half pound of hamburger with bacon, cheese and onion on a hoagie bun which is deep-fried and served with a fried egg on top and a side of French fries.[3] He started selling it at the Indiana State Fair in 2006.[4] A hamdog eating contest was established in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, in 2007 by Jimmy's Food and Drink. There is no reward for the winner other than bragging rights.[5]
Dr. Nicholas Lang, professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, advised against consuming a hamdog, even as a one-time snack.[6]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Is this ultimate way to clog arteries? A hot dog inside burger, then fried !!!! Southern-fried staples nutritional info". The Advocate (Louisiana). NewsBank. February 14, 2005. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
- ^ Sullivan, Rebecca (September 20, 2016). "The Hamdog — a cross between a hamburger and a hotdog — is here". news.com.au.
- ^ "It's a deep-fried train wreck, but I can die happy". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. NewsBank. April 21, 2005. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
- ^ Harper, Jennifer (August 3, 2006). "All is fare at frying fests; Even strawberry is not exempt at state fairs". The Washington Times. The Gale Group. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
- ^ "Dare You! Calling All Big Eaters, Here Are 5 Places Where You can Test Your Competitive Spirit (Burp)". St. Paul Pioneer Press. NewsBank. February 26, 2009. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
- ^ "Health officials wage tough fight in America's 'Stroke Belt'". USA Today. Associated Press. February 13, 2005. Retrieved August 11, 2010.