Fenway Frank

The anatomy

Vessel

New England-style split-top bun

Sausage

Kayem beef and pork frank with sheep casing

Region

Massachusetts

Method

1. 1Coat the flat, uncrusted outer sides of the New England-style split-top buns with softened salted butter.
2. 2Bring water to a boil in a pan, reduce to a gentle simmer, and cook the Kayem natural casing franks for six to eight minutes.
3. 3Toast the buttered sides of the buns on a preheated griddle over medium heat for one to two minutes until golden-brown.
4. 4Transfer the simmered franks directly onto a medium-high griddle and sear for one to two minutes, rolling them to crisp the casing.
5. 5Place each seared frank into a toasted split-top bun.
6. 6Dress with a line of yellow or spicy brown mustard, sweet green pickle relish, and a sprinkle of diced raw white onions.

Sources

• Boston Fenway Franks Recipe - Food.com

  Supported the classic topping combination and griddling the flat sides of the bun.

• Fenway Franks | In Our Grandmothers' Kitchens

  Supported the historical use of Kayem Chelsea-made franks, the New England-style bun with soft sides, and dressing the hot dog with brown mustard and relish.

• Grilled Fenway Frank Hot Dogs (Massachusetts) | Arteflame

  Supported the use of natural sheep casing for the snap, the simmer-and-sear technique, buttering the sides of the split-top bun, and the cultural context of pairing it with a cold beer.

• Boston's Fenway Park Uses A Clever 2-Step Process To Keep Hot Dogs Juicy - The Takeout

  Supported the details behind the unique boiled-then-grilled preparation, the spicier Kayem formulation created in 2009, and the square-cut New England-style buns.

• Fenway Franks (14 oz.) - Kayem Foods

  Provided direct manufacturer details including the exact beef and pork blend, as well as package cooking instructions.

• The Hot Dog Brand Behind The Iconic Fenway Park Frank - Food Republic

  Supplied historical context on the Monkiewicz family of Kayem Foods in Chelsea, MA, and their contract with Fenway Park in 2009.

• What Makes The Fenway Frank Hot Dog So Unique? - Tasting Table

  Supported the boiled-and-grilled cooking technique and the partnership history with Kayem Foods.

• Boston Fenway Franks Recipe - SnapCalorie

  Supported the traditional topping trifecta of yellow mustard, sweet relish, and diced raw white onions.

• How To Make Hot Dogs Baseball Stadium Style, According To Nathans - Food Republic

  Supported the method of simmering first in water or beer and utilizing aluminum foil to trap moisture.

• 18 Regional Hot Dog Styles Across America to Try - Cheapism

  Supported the serving method of using white paper in the stands of Fenway, as well as the beef-and-pork composition of the Kayem sausage.

• Fenway Park Archives - MLB Ballpark Guides

  Supported the description of the soft, white-bread bun style that provides a mushy texture when steamed, and the aluminum foil wrapping.

• What Ingredients Should I Get To Recreate The Fenway Frank? - Reddit

  Provided fan discussions outlining the classic toppings and the search for authentic Kayem franks.