Ripper (hot dog)

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Ripper is the slang term for a type of hot dog that is popular in New Jersey. The hot dog is deep fried in oil until the casing bursts, or "rips."[1]

"Rippers" were featured in the Travel Channel special "Hot Dog Heavens" and served as a major plot point in a first season episode of the internet serial "Ripster's" which centers on the Pennsylvania tavern of the same name that serves a similar type of hot dog.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Schumer, Fran. " HOT DIGGITY! DOG DIGGITY! -- RESTAURANTS; Two Rippers, P.C., With Relish Mother Made", New York Times, Published: May 24, 1998. Accessed October 3, 2007.