8 Creative New Hot Dog Toppings that Put Ketchup and Mustard to Shame

These next-level hot dog toppings aren't just condiments: They’re a way of life.
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Why should ketchup and mustard get the monopoly on hot dog toppings? From a ginger-scallion relish to a Buffalo–blue cheese takeover, we’ve got eight new-wave treatments that are more than just condiments: They’re a way of life. (P.S. These dogs are cookout game changers, but any of the accompanying slaws and sauces would slay on their own too.)

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Hawaiian Dog

Paprika Honey Mustard + griddled Canadian bacon + Pineapple-Jalapeño Relish

Buffalo Dog

Blue Cheese Dressing + Celery Slaw + crumbled blue cheese + Frank’s hot sauce

Ssam Dog

Hoisin BBQ Sauce + Ginger-Scallion Relish + cucumber spears dipped in gochugaru

Elote Dog

Mayonnaise + Charred-Corn Salsa + raw tomatillo wedges + Tajín Clásico seasoning

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Ranch Dog

Ranch Dressing + potato chips + Creamy Ranch Slaw + pickled hot peppers + chopped chives

Banh Mi Dog

Peanut Satay Sauce + Pickled Carrots + thinly sliced red chile + cilantro + crushed peanuts

Shishito Dog

Spicy Mayo + toasted nori sheets + Blistered Shishito Peppers + sesame seeds

Reuben Dog

Russian Dressing + Swiss cheese slices + caramelized onions + sauerkraut + sweet relish

You know what goes great with a hot dog? Burgers.