Variations
Hot dogs may either be steamé (also stimé), referred to in English as "Steamies", a name which was briefly used by an Ontario chain (affiliated with the La Belle Province chain), which are fresh from the steamer and rather soft, or toasté (referred to in English as "Toasties"), which are grilled or toasted until crisp. Toastés are slightly more expensive and are less popular.
Local hot dogs generally come dressed three ways:
- All-dressed (Montreal Style): This hotdog, nicknamed a 'steamie', is topped with mustard, relish, chopped onion, and sauerkraut. Sometimes fresh coleslaw, or plain chopped cabbage, is used instead of sauerkraut. All-dressed typically does not include ketchup, which must be requested specifically. Relish is also usually available, but in the oldest hot-doggeries, e.g., the Montreal Pool Room (now Le vieux Montreal Pool Room), "all-dressed" still means without relish.
- Michigan hot dog: This hot dog is topped with meat chili sauce. It can be served with or without diced onions and mustard.
- Supreme: The hot dog is topped with cheese and bacon. This variation comes from Lafleur Restaurants.
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