The Most Popular Hot Dog Searches in Each State

The way you like your hot dogs may say more about you than you think. 

Just before the 4th of July holiday, Google Trends released a new map of the most popular hot dog types in every state, showcasing what kinds of dogs and toppings people are searching for in all four corners of the nation. 

There are plenty of searches for classic options, including for “beef hot dog,” which is the number one search in states like Rhode Island, Michigan, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Alabama. But that’s really where the expected searches end. 

Across the country, people are searching for unique options, including the Korean hot dog, a savory treat that’s similar to a corn dog made with a fried hot dog and typically topped with cheese, rice cakes, or fish cakes. It is the top-searched hot dog in Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, Texas, Kansas, and a few other states.

Several states also searched for simple dogs with specific toppings, like California, where residents are searching for “bacon-wrapped hot dog” over anything else, and in New Mexico where people just want their “crescent-roll hot dog,” and in Mississippi, where folks want a simple “hot dog with cheese.” 

A few specialty meats also made the list, including “reindeer hot dog” in Alaska, “chicken hot dog” in North Dakota, “turkey hot dog” in Arkansas, and even “meatless hot dog” in Oklahoma. Other specialty dogs made the list, including the Coney Island hot dog, which topped the search list in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Florida. 

The Chicago-style hot dog, usually made with a variety of toppings like tomato, onion pickles, and mustard, is the top pick for those living in Illinois (naturally) but also in Indiana, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Montana.

As for New York state, the winning search went to “white hot dog,” a dog typically made with unsmoked pork, beef, and veal. Its cousin, the “red hot dog,” usually made with beef and pork, also topped the searches in places like Georgia and North Carolina.

There was one more slight variation of this in Maine, with the top search going to “red snapper hot dog,” which has nothing to do with fish. The state’s preferred hot dog is actually made with a sheep intestine casing, giving it a distinctive “snap” on the first bite. Who knows, maybe this year you may feel inspired to try something new from across the nation. And if you need a little more inspiration, here are 13 hot dog recipes to spice up your grilling season.