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    The History of the Hot Dog

    Bruce Kraig is a hot dog expert and the author of Man Bites Dog : Hot Dog Culture in America.

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    By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Bruce Kraig is a hot dog expert and the author of

    Man Bites Dog: Hot Dog Culture in America

    .

    The full episode

    6 of 8
    Texas BBQ; Homemade Hot Sauce; The World's Hottest Pepper
    1. 0:00Market Report
    2. 7:11Understanding the 2013 Farm Bill Debate
    3. 12:06The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey through Texas BBQ
    4. 20:29Smoke and Brisket Infuse West Hollywood
    5. 27:35How to Understand a Meat Label in the Supermarket
    6. 36:19The History of the Hot DogYou’re reading this
    7. 42:32The Race to the World's Hottest Pepper
    8. 50:38Homemade Hot Sauce
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

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      Sarah Rogozen

      Associate Producer, Good Food

      CultureFood & Drink

    The full episode

    6 of 8
    Texas BBQ; Homemade Hot Sauce; The World's Hottest Pepper
    1. 0:00Market Report
    2. 7:11Understanding the 2013 Farm Bill Debate
    3. 12:06The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey through Texas BBQ
    4. 20:29Smoke and Brisket Infuse West Hollywood
    5. 27:35How to Understand a Meat Label in the Supermarket
    6. 36:19The History of the Hot DogYou’re reading this
    7. 42:32The Race to the World's Hottest Pepper
    8. 50:38Homemade Hot Sauce
    Back to Good Food