The white hot is a variation on the

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found primarily in the

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area, as well as other parts of

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. It is composed of a combination of uncured and unsmoked

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, and

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; the lack of smoking or curing allows the meat to retain a naturally white color. White hots usually contain

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and other spices, and often include a dairy component such as nonfat dry milk.

History

The white hot originated in the 1920s in Rochester's German community as a "white and porky". It was originally a cheaper alternative to high-price red hot dogs, made of the less desirable meat parts and various fillers; in contrast, modern versions are made from quality meats and are generally sold at higher prices than common hot dogs. White hot dog interior detail

One of the best-known producers of the white hot is Zweigle's. Although they were not the first to make white hots, they were the first to secure a contract at the Red Wing Stadium soon after Zweigle's began making the dogs in 1925. The white hot has become the official hot dog of the

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and Rochester Rhinos and was the official hot dog of the

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during the major league baseball team's first season. Another producer, Hofmann, produces white hots in the

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area under the name "Snappy Grillers". A third company, Hartmann, is also known to produce white hots.

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