Washington DC's only original food

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THE HALF-SMOKE:  

 Half pork/half beef, lightly smoked, larger and spicier than a hot dog and cooked until the casing has almost charred then split down the middle.  

Since about 1950 a ubiquitous DC staple but not found much past Baltimore.  Often served smothered in chili, but I make mine with diced white onion and hot mustard.

Props to Ben's Chili Bowl for making this a venerated classic.

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It's only good when you're drunk though! Haven't had one of those in a long time. Good memories stumbling down that street late at night