Bitter Pops Unveils the New Jersey Ripper as October's Regional Hot Dog

Fall is here and with it comes a brand-new regional hot dog at Bitter Pops! As we bid farewell to the Michigan Coney we’re thrilled to introduce our October feature: the North Jersey Ripper! This East Coast favorite straight from Clifton New Jersey is sure to satisfy your cravings as we celebrate the spooky season.

The Ripper is no ordinary hot dog. Inspired by the iconic Rutt’s Hut—a North Jersey institution since 1928—the Ripper gets its name from the way it’s cooked. A pork and beef Thumann’s Link is deep-fried until the natural casing cracks and "rips" open delivering a perfect crunch with every bite. But it’s not just the preparation that makes this hot dog a legend. The real magic lies in the famous mustard and cabbage relish a recipe passed down from Rutt’s founders Abe and Anna Rutt.

Next time you’re at Rutt’s Hut stop by for a quick Frenchie one traveling Ripper and Birchie. That’s Rutt “speak” for a side of fries a hot dog and Boylan’s Birch Beer to go!

Bitter Pops’ Spin

At Bitter Pops we’re putting our own twist on this classic. Our Ripper starts with a 7” all-natural casing Vienna Beef hot dog deep-fried to perfection until the casing “rips.” We then top it with our version of Abe and Anna’s original relish featuring cabbage carrots onions green peppers and a special blend of spices made in-house.

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