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A hamdog is a combination of a hamburger and a hot dog. Dishes of this name have been invented in Australia and the United States.

Australia

Australian Mark Murray conceived one kind of hamdog in 2004. His version contains a beef patty cut in two, with a frankfurter placed in between the two patties, then topped off with cheese, pickles, sauces, tomato, lettuce and onion. He received a US design patent for the specially shaped bun in 2009.[2]

United States

Another variety of hamdog was invented in February 2005 by Chandler Goff, the owner of a bar in Decatur, Georgia. This version consists of a hot dog wrapped in a half pound of hamburger with bacon, cheese and onion on a hoagie bun which is deep-fried and served with a fried egg on top and a side of French fries.[3] He started selling it at the Indiana State Fair in 2006.[4] A hamdog eating contest was established in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, in 2007 by Jimmy's Food and Drink. There is no reward for the winner other than bragging rights.[5]

Dr. Nicholas Lang, professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, advised against consuming a hamdog, even as a one-time snack.[6]

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References

  1. ^ a b "Is this ultimate way to clog arteries? A hot dog inside burger, then fried !!!! Southern-fried staples nutritional info". The Advocate (Louisiana). NewsBank. February 14, 2005. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
  2. ^ Sullivan, Rebecca (September 20, 2016). "The Hamdog — a cross between a hamburger and a hotdog — is here". news.com.au.
  3. ^ "It's a deep-fried train wreck, but I can die happy". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. NewsBank. April 21, 2005. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
  4. ^ Harper, Jennifer (August 3, 2006). "All is fare at frying fests; Even strawberry is not exempt at state fairs". The Washington Times. The Gale Group. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
  5. ^ "Dare You! Calling All Big Eaters, Here Are 5 Places Where You can Test Your Competitive Spirit (Burp)". St. Paul Pioneer Press. NewsBank. February 26, 2009. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
  6. ^ "Health officials wage tough fight in America's 'Stroke Belt'". USA Today. Associated Press. February 13, 2005. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
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