Ep 12. Hot Doggin'

In this episode of Carnival Eats season 3, titled "Hot Doggin'," host Noah Cappe takes us on a wild ride exploring the world of hot dogs and sausages at various carnivals and fairs. From the classic American hot dog to unique twists on the classic sausage, Noah tries it all.

First up is the Puyallup Fair in Washington, where Noah bites into the ultimate hot dog: a foot-long Wagyu beef hot dog topped with mac and cheese, bacon, and more. But that's not all – he also tries a "hawg-dawg," a giant sausage stuffed with pulled pork and topped with barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

Next, Noah heads to the Wisconsin State Fair to try out their famous "cream puff hot dog," a sausage wrapped in puff pastry and topped with cream and strawberries. He also samples an "udderburger," a cheeseburger featuring deep-fried cheese curd buns.

At the Big E Fair in Massachusetts, Noah gets in on the action with a hot dog-eating contest, trying to beat out the competition by chowing down on as many hot dogs as possible in just a few minutes. He also samples a "fry-bread dog," a Native American twist on the classic hot dog featuring fry bread as the bun.

Finally, Noah heads to the LA County Fair to try out the "dodger dog," a classic hot dog served at the home games of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. He also tries a "bulgogi dog," a fusion creation featuring Korean barbecue-marinated beef on top of a hot dog.

Throughout the episode, Noah speaks to the vendors and chefs behind these creative and delicious hot dog and sausage creations, learning about the inspiration behind each dish and the techniques used to prepare them. He also interacts with fairgoers, trying to get a sense of their reactions to the unique and often outrageous food offerings available at these festivals.

Overall, "Hot Doggin'" is a fun and engaging episode that highlights the creativity and innovation that goes into the world of carnival and fair food. Whether you're a die-hard hot dog fan or just looking for some culinary inspiration, you won't want to miss this exciting episode of Carnival Eats.