Hot wiener facts for kids
Hot wieners
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| Alternative names | New York System wiener, weenie, gagger, glizzy |
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| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Pork, veal, bread, meat sauce, onions, yellow mustard, celery salt |
| Variations | None |
| Varies by restaurant kcal | |
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Have you ever heard of a hot wiener? It's a super popular snack in Rhode Island, especially in places called "New York System" restaurants. This special hot dog is a big part of the food culture there. People often call it a New York System wiener.
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What is a Hot Wiener?
A hot wiener is a small, thin hot dog. It's usually made from a mix of beef, veal, and pork. This gives it a unique taste, different from a regular beef hot dog.
How Hot Wieners Are Made
Hot wieners are served in a soft, steamed bun. They come with several tasty toppings:
- A sprinkle of celery salt.
- A line of bright yellow mustard.
- Some finely chopped onions.
- A special seasoned meat sauce.
The meat sauce is what makes it truly unique! Each restaurant might have its own secret recipe. But they almost always include celery salt. Other common spices are cumin, paprika, chili powder, and allspice.
New York System Restaurants
The name "New York System" might sound a bit confusing. It actually started in Rhode Island in the early 1900s. Back then, hot dogs were very famous in New York's Coney Island. So, calling a place "New York System" was a clever way to attract customers.
History of the Name
Over time, the hot wiener became a unique Rhode Island food. This happened especially among the Providence Greek community by the 1940s. Today's "wieners" are quite different from the traditional Coney Island hot dog. But restaurants still use the "New York System" name. It helps people know they serve this special local dish. Sometimes, you might also hear the name "Coney Island System."
Oldest New York System Restaurants
It's a bit of a friendly debate about which "New York System" restaurant is the oldest!
- One very well-known place is the Olneyville New York System. It opened in 1946 in Providence's Olneyville neighborhood.
- However, the family who owned Olneyville also ran the Original New York System. That one opened even earlier, in 1927, in the Smith Hill neighborhood.
- Another restaurant, Coney Island Hot Weiners, claims to be even older. It's now called E. P. Weiners and is in East Providence. They say they opened in 1915, but this date is sometimes questioned.
