Concerns about mystery meat come and go, but steamed or grilled, there's nothing like a hot dog in a split top bun. Thankfully, most of Maine's greatest hot dog purveyors utilize high quality product, often from local sources. Find them below. Note: map points are ordered roughly north to south.
For the home cook in search of summer provisions, check out neighborhood butchers like Maine Meat in Kittery or Otherside Delicatessen in Portland. These places are breaking down whole local animals and turning high-end scraps into the best damn hot dogs you can toss on your backyard grill.
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