An ode to the hot dog roll: simple, chemical and always good
You can impress people with expensive products or complicated preparations, but sometimes you simply feel like something easy. So today, an ode to a snack that is often underrated: the hot dog roll. Because honestly: there’s little better than a soft white roll with a hot dog, mayo, ketchup, pickle and a handful of crispy fried onions.
Why the hot dog roll always hits the spot
For former colleague Emma, it’s not just the ultimate hangover food; she’d happily eat one every day. ‘The balance is simply right: the acidity of the pickle, the richness of the mayo and ketchup, the saltiness of the sausage and the crunch of the onions. A hot dog roll is simple, but always exactly what you’re craving,’ says Emma.
Always keep them in stock
Another plus: the ingredients for a hot dog roll are practically indestructible. You should always have a can of hot dogs in the cupboard for when the craving strikes. If you buy white rolls at the supermarket, they’re so chemical that you can easily keep them for a week. Or freeze them, then you can be sure you’re always good to go. They may be a little dry once thawed, but add enough sauce and you won’t taste it anymore.
Hot dogs at a party
Recently, Emma went to a housewarming party that started at 14:00, with the bubbly flowing freely from that time onwards. When the host suddenly brought out cans of hot dogs and soft white rolls around 18:00 – when everyone was tipsy and hungry – Emma knew she had hit the jackpot.
The magic of keeping it simple
‘It reminded me once again why she is one of my best friends. Isn’t this what life is all about? You can serve all kinds of homemade snacks and fancy things, such as oysters with gin or a platter full of Italian charcuterie, but you can also just keep it simple and open a can of hot dogs.’
A place in the snack premier league
It should be clear by now: the hot dog roll deserves a place in the snack premier league. Always in stock, always delicious, always party-ready. Whether you’re hungover on the sofa, hosting a party or simply want something easy to eat: a hot dog roll is all you need.
Extra tip: pickle deluxe
And yes, those diced pickles in the photo? They weren’t chopped by hand, but are ready-made and available from Kesbeke (not sponsored). It saves time and gives your hot dog roll that little bit of extra crunch. What more could anyone want?
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