Obviously Flint and Detroit are cities here in the southeast region of the mitten state, but it’s also different ways you can order a coney dog. Depending on what you prefer, you can usually order both at most coney islands in the surrounding Detroit area.
Coney dogs are steamed hot dogs smothered with all-beef chili, and topped with minced onions and mustard. The chili is a little bit sweet and a little bit spicy. Invented in Michigan, these coney dogs are a real American treat! Did you think that coney dogs were invented on Coney Island in New York? Me too!
You can stay on your low carb/ Keto plan and still enjoy a delicious Chili Dog with this Low Carb Chili Dog Casserole. This Chili Dog Casserole is a mix of your favorite hot dogs, beefy chili, and cheese. It’s hearty, comforting and best of all, low carb.
True coney dogs are steamed and not boiled. If your cookware set came with a steaming basket, simply boil a little water, insert the basket, and place the hot dogs on top, with a lid. Here is a great video that will show this process, along with another way that you can steam your hot dogs. Start with a warmed bun, then place a hot dog inside.