The Great American Hot Dog Book Recipes and Side Dishes from Across America Becky Mercuri Americans eat around 20 billion dogs a year, and it"s no wonder that wherever you find yourself in the country, there"s a local hot dog stand, diner, deli, or restaurant with a special take on this American classic. From the Coney Island Dog of New York to the Remoulade Dog in New Orleans to the tortilla-wrapped Bacon Burrito Dog served up at Pink"s in Los Angeles, The Great American Hot Dog Book takes you on a tour to reveal the inside story of how the hot dog has evolved and become even more firmly entrenched in America"s culinary traditions. Recipes include: Blackie"s Deep-Fried Dogs and Pear-Pepper Relish The Original Nathan"s Famous Hot Dog Bacon Cheese Dogs with Fried Onions Pizza Fries Pink"s Pastrami Burrito Dogs Fun Facts: July is National Hot Dog Month! During Hot Dog Season-Memorial Day to Labor Day-Americans typically consume 7 billion hot dogs-or 818 hot dogs consumed every second during that period.