Corn dog

Acorn dog(also spelledcorndogand also known byseveral other names) is ahot dogon a stick that has been coated in a thick layer ofcornmealbatteranddeep fried. It originated in the United States and is commonly found inAmerican cuisine.
In Canada, corn dogs are often called "Pogos" after the popular brand produced byConagra.
In Australia, where they have become a popular food at agricultural shows and carnivals, they are known as either "Pluto pups", "Dagwood dogs", "dippy dogs" or (historically) "pronto pups".The name "Pluto pup" likely derives from theDisneycharacterPluto, who is a dog."Dagwood dog" is derived from the name of a character from the American comic stripBlondie, which was created in 1930. In the comic strip, Dagwood, Blondie's husband, has a dog named Daisy.Historically, the name "pronto pup" was originally used as a brand name in the United States in 1941, although this name had become obsolete as early as 1949 and was replaced by the name "Pluto pup".Some have suggested that Pluto pups are made in factories, while Dagwood dogs are prepared on site.
In France, the termbeignet de saucisseis used, which literally translates to "sausage donut".
In Japanese, the most common name for them is "American dog"(アメリカンドッグ,amerikan doggu).
In New Zealand, the name "hot dog" or "mini hot dog" is often used.
German immigrants in Texas, who were sausage-makers finding resistance to the sausages they used to make, have been credited with introducing the corn dog to the United States, though the serving stick came later.A US patent filed in 1927, granted in 1929, for aCombined Dipping, Cooking, and Article Holding Apparatus, describes corn dogs, among other fried food impaled on a stick; it reads in part:
A "Krusty Korn Dog" baker machine appeared in the 1926 Albert Pick-Barth wholesale catalog of hotel and restaurant supplies.The 'korn dogs' were baked in a corn batter and resembled ears of corn when cooked.
A number of current corn dog vendors claim responsibility for the invention and/or popularization of the corn dog. Carl and Neil Fletcher lay such a claim, having introduced their "Corny Dogs" at theState Fair of Texassometime between 1938 and 1942.Pronto PupofRockaway Beach, Oregon, claims to have invented the corn dog in 1939.Cozy Dog Drive-in, inSpringfield, Illinois, claims to have been the first to serve corn dogs on sticks, on June 16, 1946.Also in 1946,Dave Barhamopened the first location ofHot Dog on a StickatMuscle BeachinSanta Monica, California.
Corn dogs are often served asstreet foodor as fast food. For the best and freshest preparation, some vendors or restaurateurs dip and fry their corn dogs just before serving.Some corn dog purveyors sell pre-made frozen corn dogs, which are then thawed and fried again, or browned in an oven.
Corn dogs can also be found at almost any supermarket andconvenience storein North America as frozen foods as well as served hot and ready to eat.  Pre-made frozen corn dogs can also be heated in amicrowave oven, but thecornbreadcoating will lack texture.
One cheesy variation is prepared either with melted cheese between thehot dogand the breading or by using a cheese-filled hot dog.
Another version is the "cornbrat" (or "corn brat"), which is a corn dog made withbratwurstinstead of awienerorhot dog.
Small corn dogs, known as "corn puppies", "mini corn dogs", or "corn dog nuggets", are a variation served in some restaurants, generally on the children's menu or at fast food establishments. A serving includes multiple pieces, usually 10.In contrast to their larger counterparts, corn puppies are normally served stickless asfinger food.
A breakfast version of the corn dog features abreakfast sausagein place of the hot dog, and pancake batter in place of the cornmeal. This variation is commonly called a "pancake on a stick". It was formerly served by the drive-in restaurantSonic,but it is now made by companies such asJimmy Dean.
Both vegetarian corn dogs and corn dog nuggetsare made as meatless alternatives by many of the same companies that producevegetarian hot dogs.
In Argentina, apanchuker(orpanchuque,pancho chino) is a hotsnackthat can be bought near sometrain stationsand in some places of heavy pedestrian transit. They are more popular in the inner country cities. A panchuker consists of a sausage covered with awaffle-like pastry, and has a stick in it (like a corn dog) so that it can be easily consumed. Some versions contain cheese, and sauces may be served to accompany them. Some variations may be found in Uruguay and other South American countries. Generally, panchukers are offered as a low-price fast food and can only be seen at certain places of the inner country—like the cities ofLa Plata, Villa Albertina, andCipoletti—and, inBuenos Aires, they can be found inBarrio ChinoandBelgrano. They are particularly popular in certain regions in the Northwest, such as theprovince of Tucumán.
In Australia, a hot dog sausage on a stick, deep-fried in batter, is known as a Dagwood Dog, Pluto Pup, or Dippy Dog, depending on region.Variants use wheat-based or corn-based batters.These are not to be confused with the Australianbattered sav, asaveloydeep fried in a wheat flour-based batter, as used for fish and chips, which generally does not contain cornmeal.
They are popular at agricultural shows and carnivals, such as theSydney Royal Easter Show.
In Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador, a battered hot dog on a stick is called a "pogo" and is traditionally eaten withordinary yellow mustard, sometimes referred to as "ballpark mustard". The rest of Canada refers to them by the non-trademarked term "corn dog".It is named after the trademarked name of aConagrafrozen product available in all of the country since the 1960s but whose main market is the province ofQuebec.
In Japan, the equivalent food is usually called an "American dog"(アメリカンドッグ)based on the idea of where the food is believed to originate. The batter is usually made withwheat flour, andfish sausagemay be used. In eastern regions of Hokkaido, a variant withgranulated sugarinstead of usual ketchup topping is called "French dog"(フレンチドッグ).
A New Zealand Hot Dog is invariably a deep-fried batteredsaveloyor pre-cooked sausage on a stick that is then usually dipped in tomato sauce (ketchup). The saveloy or sausage used is thicker than a frankfurter, and is coated in a thinner batter layer than American corn dogs. The batter can be cornmeal based or corn flour based. The distinction is not particularly important.The sausage in a bun that is called a hot dog in other countries is known as an "American Hot Dog" and is usually available at the same locations. If a further descriptor is needed to avoid confusion between the two, the New Zealand standard hot dog can be described as a hot dog on a stick.
In South Africa, a corn dog is a popular cafe/fair food.A corn dog is usually called "Yankee" in the Afrikaans language. It is usually served with a sweet pink sauce made from a mixture of mayonnaise, tomato sauce and condensed milk.
In South Korea, a corn dog is one of the most popular street foods.  A corn dog is usually called "hot dog" in the Korean language (핫도그), creating confusion with a genuine hot dog.  A French fry–encrusted corn dog, or "Kogo," has especially attracted the attention of Western visitors,includingvegans(using vegan hot dogs).
National Corndog Dayis a celebration of the corn dog,tater tots, andAmerican beerthat occurs on the first Saturday ofMarch Madnessevery year.