The Perfect July 4th Hot Dog

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 It's almost the 4th of July, and we're celebrating freedoms big and small. An example of an admittedly more minor liberty: Here in the West, out from under the tyranny of yellow mustard, we're free to put whatever we want on hot dogs. [We asked our staff how they like their franks]( and it turns out we're a creative bunch: The answers ranged from cream cheese to pickled vegetables. (And even included, yes, yellow mustard.) The 4th is a big hot dog day, so we've also included a [round-up of some of our recipes that include the humble little sausages](. We've got some other recipes, too, from burgers to sides and even a patriotic dessert to cover [your whole Fourth of July spread](. Happy Independence Day! —Nicole Clausing, digital producer and newsletter editor From Cream Cheese to Kimchi, Here’s What We’re Putting on Our Hot Dogs Frankfurters may be named after a city in Germany, but there’s hardly anything more American than a good old fashioned hot dog. Here’s how Sunset editors are cooking up and topping theirs this coming July 4th. [Read More]( [I'm an image]( SPONSORED Albuquerque, a Modern City with Ancient Roots Discover all the Southwestern city has to offer, from flamenco to breweries and the largest pow wow in North America. (Plus more than 300 sunny days a year.) [Read More]( 
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