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Why is it called NY system?
The name New York System emerged in the 1900s when hot dogs, er wieners, were still new. They were associated with Coney Island in New York City, and ‘New York System’ was used as a marketing term to denote authenticity. They came from Brooklyn, N.Y., where they ran a small candy store.
What is a NY system?
The New York system, a.k.a. the hot wiener or gagger (“gaggah”). It’s a Rhode Island original: a natural-casing frankfurter, usually made of pork and veal, in a steamed bun topped with mustard, chopped onion, celery salt, and a “secret” (ground beef) meat sauce.
What is the difference between hot dogs and wieners?
Hot dogs, also called franks. Wiener comes from the name Wien, the Austrian name for the city English speakers call Vienna. Essentially there is no difference between hot dogs, wieners, and franks, although some say that wieners may be slightly shorter than franks. Raw sausages.
Who invented the hot Weiner?
According to Chris Betts, the Hot Texas Wiener was invented around 1924 by “an old Greek gentleman” who owned a hot dog “stand” (a loose restaurant-business term for a small restaurant; this one apparently sat ten or fifteen customers at a counter) on Paterson Street in downtown Paterson.
Why are hot weiners only in Rhode Island?
By the early 1940s, a distinctly Rhode Island product and preparation had evolved among Providence’s Greek community, popularized within the state such that the “wieners” served by New York Systems today bear little resemblance to the traditional Coney Island hot dog.
What food is Rhode Island known for?
Famous Rhode Island Foods
- Rhode Island-Style Calamari. If you thought fried calamari was already addictive, you haven’t tried it Rhode Island-style.
- Clam Cakes.
- Stuffies.
- Rhode Island Clam Chowder.
- Hot Wieners.
- Coffee Milk.
- Pizza Strips.
- Johnnycakes.
Are Weiners a Rhode Island thing?
The hot wiener, or New York System wiener is a staple of the food culture of Rhode Island where it is primarily sold at “New York System” restaurants.
What are the ingredients in a Weiner?
Ingredients
- Meat trimmings and fat, e.g. mechanically separated meat, pink slime, meat slurry.
- Flavorings, such as salt, garlic, and paprika.
- Preservatives (cure) – typically sodium erythorbate and sodium nitrite.
Why are hotdogs called Franks?
The name “frankfurter” comes from the fact that a popular hot dog-like sausage was originally made in Frankfurt Germany (Frankfurter meaning “of Frankfurt”). The name was brought over to America sometime in the late 19th century from German immigrants who were familiar with the Frankfurter sausage.
What do New Yorkers call hot dogs?
Hot wiener
| Hot wieners | |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | New York System wiener, weenie, gagger, glizzy |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Pork, veal, bread, meat sauce, onions, yellow mustard, celery salt |
| Variations | None |
What is the state drink of Rhode Island?
Coffee milk
Coffee milk became so popular in Rhode Island that in 1993 the Rhode Island state legislature voted coffee milk as the official state drink. It’s called a “cabinet” because its originator kept his blender in a “kitchen cabinet.” Autocrat Coffee Syrup is the preferred syrup in Rhode Island.