Most Americanswould agree that hot dogs and baseball are a match made in heaven. Like peanut butter and Fluff, lobster rolls and Maine, or Big Papiand homers, they just seem to go well together.Of course, ithelps that hot dogs are pretty muchthe perfect baseball snack: they’re compact and manageable, yet delicious, filling, and just the right amount of unhealthy for a lazy day at the park. Plus, they can be decked out with all kinds of toppings, from chili and cheese to just plain ol’ mustard.Their popularity alsomeans thatmany of us have fond childhood memories ofdevouringa dog or two downat the nearby ballpark, all the while keeping an eye out for those ever-elusivefoul balls.For the luckiest among us, it wasn’t just any old ballpark that we got to goto—it was THE ballpark: the home of the legendary Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park.
As the oldest park in the league, Fenway has seenmany changes, both inside and outside its walls. The streets and buildings around Fenwayhave evolved over the more than 100 years since its opening, and the park itself was given a face lift in 2009. Fenway modernized its facilities and signage, but was very carefulto still maintainthat old-fashioned, BoSoxcharm.In the same year, Fenway parted ways with the manufacturerof its famous Fenway Franks and began the rigorous search for a new supplier. Eventually, the park settled on Chelsea-based Kayem Foods, a companywith strong ties to New England and popular, high-quality products. Kayemwas excited to be the new keeper of the Fenway Frank, and it set out to give the Frank’s recipe a bold makeover that—just like the park’s own face lift—still respected the dog’s long history.
The New Fenway Franks
It’s hard to say when exactly, but at some point afterthe park’s1912 opening, the Fenway Frank was born. Hot dogs had been being eatenat baseball games since the late 1800s, so it’s likely that Fenway served its first dogs right from the start, but precisely whenthe Frankbecame the icon that it is today seems to be a mystery. No matter itsbackstory, the Fenway Frankbecame a Bostonstaple and is today known to be a popular fan favorite.It’s because of this that Kayem didn’t take their decision to revamp the Fenway Frank lightly. The company ran a series of careful taste tests during the new recipe’s creation, ensuring that the Frank would still be well received by its loyal fans, like it had been for decades. Eventually, the new Fenway Frank was approved,sportinga slightly bolder flavor thanks to Kayem’s special concoction of spices and meats.
Cooked to Perfection
Unlike many ballpark hot dogs, which are usually either steamed or grilled, Fenway Franks areinstead boiled andgrilled (ever-so-slightly). This method allowsthe Fenway Frank to retain all the juiciness of a boiled dog, butstill have the snapof one that’s been gently grilled.The final step for the Frank is to be lovingly placed into a classic, New England-style, split-top hot dog roll. After that, it’s left up to you to customize your frank. Deck it out with a heap of relish, keep it simple with a squiggle of yellow or brown mustard, or just enjoy the bold flavors of a naked frank.
Let’s Be Frank
Withmany Red Sox fans making it a point to eatone (or two… or three…) each game, it’s no surprise that Fenway Franks have always beena big sellerat Fenway Park. But after Kayem threw fans a curveball with their new recipe, how did sales of the Frank fare?Well, the numbers speak for themselves: duringthe 2013 World Series, Red Sox Nation ate an astounding15,000 Franks per game! Then, in the 2014 season,more than 800,000 Fenway Franks were consumed!Based on those totals, it seems like the Fenway Frank’s new flavor was nothing less than a home run.Fenway Franks are soldin and around Fenway Park, as well as in grocery stores throughout New England.When was your earliest encounter with aFenway Frank?This post was first published in 2016 and has been updated.
In the same year, Fenway parted ways with the manufacturer of its famous Fenway Franks and began the rigorous search for a new supplier. Eventually, the park settled on Chelsea-based Kayem Foods, a company with strong ties to New England and popular, high-quality products.
Made with premium cuts of beef and pork, these mild and full of flavor franks are perfect for when you're watching the Sox or anytime you're firing up the grill. With that classic Fenway flavor, one bite and you'll feel like you're sitting behind home plate with your favorite hot dog.
And of course there's the Fenway Frank: a steamed hot dog served with brown mustard and relish on a New England-style split-top bun. The type of hot dog served differs by region, too.
Survey looks at hot dog prices across MLB teams, with average lowest at $5.99. The average lowest price for a hot dog across MLB's 30 ballparks this season is $5.99, while the “most expensive hot dog in the majors” is the $8.39 “Colossal Dog” at the Oakland Coliseum, according to Scott Allen of the WASHINGTON POST.
For decades, the Nathan's Famous original all-beef frank has been the official hot dog of many teams around the league. Sure, you can enjoy the classic experience of a Nathan's hot dog at the ballgame while cheering on your favorite team.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today signed an ordinance to prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco and other tobacco products at baseball parks, including Fenway Park.
The Big Concourse behind right field will feature fare from Tender, Love, and Chicken, and The Burger Kitchen. The Truly Terrace offers a chicken and waffle bowl and a togarashi clam roll. And behind Grandstand 16, Snapple and Nantucket Nectars can be found at the Snapple First Base Deck.
Fire up the bold and hearty flavor of Kayem Fenway Beef Franks, made with premium cuts of beef, and share a taste as epic as The Green Monster with family and friends at your next backyard barbecue or family dinner.
The sights, the sounds, and the smells make an experience unlike any other. Enjoying a Fenway Frank at a Red Sox game is a must, but when you can't be there in real life, you can at least feel like you are when you're enjoying the unique tastes and flavors of Fenway Franks.
Originally Answered: What do you call a hotdog without the bun? It's still a hot dog. However. if you want to be more precise, call it by the name for that type of sausage. Traditionally, a hot dog (sandwich) is made with a wiener.
Fire up the bold and hearty flavor of Kayem Fenway Beef Franks, made with premium cuts of beef, and share a taste as epic as The Green Monster with family and friends at your next backyard barbecue or family dinner.
The "dragged through the garden" style is heavily promoted by Vienna Beef and Red Hot Chicago, the two most prominent Chicago hot dog manufacturers, but exceptions are common, with vendors adding cucumber slices or lettuce, omitting poppyseeds or celery salt, or using plain relish or a skinless hot dog.
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