美食愛好者歡慶全國熱狗日
Food lovers celebrate National Hot Dog Day
Updated at: July 16, 2026 at 09:30 AM
每年七月的第三個星期三，全美各地的美食愛好者都會慶祝「國家熱狗日」。
Every year on the third Wednesday of July, food lovers across the United States celebrate National Hot Dog Day.
這種代表性的美食深植於美國文化中，常在棒球賽、夏季烤肉和街角攤販上享用。
This iconic treat is deeply rooted in American culture, frequently enjoyed at baseball games, summer barbecues, and street corner carts.
有趣的是，雖然熱狗是美國美食的象徵，但其起源可追溯至德國和奧地利的影響。
Interestingly, while the hot dog is a symbol of American cuisine, its origins trace back to German and Austrian influences.
這個節日由北美肉類研究所於 1991 年設立，時間落在國家熱狗月期間，這項傳統可追溯至 1950 年代。
The holiday, established in 1991 by the North American Meat Institute, falls during National Hot Dog Month, a tradition dating back to the 1950s.
熱狗的受歡迎程度極高，美國人每年消費約 200 億份。
The popularity of the hot dog is immense, with Americans consuming approximately 20 billion of them annually.
無論你是喜歡搭配芥末醬——全美最受歡迎的配料——還是熱衷於爭論熱狗是否算是一種三明治，都不可否認它在烹飪史上的地位。
Whether you prefer yours with mustard—the nation’s favorite topping—or enjoy debating whether a hot dog is actually a sandwich, there is no denying its place in culinary history.
從在月球上食用熱狗的太空人，到不斷精進食譜的後院烤肉大師，熱狗始終是備受喜愛的主食。
From astronauts eating them on the moon to backyard grill masters perfecting their recipes, the hot dog remains a beloved staple.
若想參與慶祝活動，可以查詢當地餐廳的特別促銷，與親友舉辦烤肉派對，或是使用 #NationalHotDogDay 在社群媒體上分享你最愛的配料組合。
To participate in the celebration, check your local restaurants for special promotions, gather friends for a cookout, or simply share your favorite topping combinations on social media using #NationalHotDogDay.
今年你會如何享用你的熱狗呢？
How will you enjoy yours this year?
