Every first Sunday of the month Salt Dog Slim's, situated on 79-83 Seel street, the emporium of world beers and bespoke cocktails bought to you (those who know the thriving Liverpool bar scene well) from the creators of Santa Chupitos and El Bandito just around the corner.
The standard monthly challenge is the quickest time to eat 5 hot dogs plain or with the sauce of your choice and one stein , with seasonal variations including shots of jager, pretzels, chicken and mince pies.
Heres a video courtedsy of Simon Taylor of Aloha Bar one of our first comps back in the summer ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDwHBKlMkaI
October saw a very popular hot dog eating competition in the style of 'OKTOBERFEST' ... With plenty of Jager from the bar top, full umpa pa band and obligatory pretzels as part of the challenge of course.
November saw a break in the monthly competition, mainly for the safety of the devoted regulars who with such gusto enter every time as the Christmas show down was sure to be one not to miss ...
December 2nd 2012 saw the mighty return of the Steins and Brines challenge with an increased prize fund from the normal £200 to the following :
- £200
- 4 books for Dad's christmas present
- Smellies for Mum's christmas present
- 6 seasonal craft beers
- 3 bottles of premium spirits
- An Xbox 360
- Two Xbox games
- And it goes without saying a Salt ddog millionaire T-shirt along with man points and bragging rights.
Heres how the competition panned out -
Prepping the dogs.
The Challenge.
Team Salt Dog's representing.
The glorious winner Danny Cunningham.
However there was a slight twist to this months competition because the prize was so good the anti had to be 'upped' ... considerably.
Insted of the straight forward fastest time wins , the fastest time to get through 4 hot dogs, a mince pie and a stein could then walk away with £100 (after only paying £15 to enter) OR twist and take on THE ATOMIC DOG.Sounds simple but if you are a stranger to this sauce then approach with caution.
Dave's Insanity sauce
- Premiered in 1993
- Made directly from an exctract called capsaicin extract, the first of its kind to do so allowing it to be the hottest habanero-peppar sauce of the day.
- Rated 180,000 scoville units in comparison with 2,500 ofTabasco ! (the sauce used on the dog in the competition.
- Dave Hirschkop founder of the sauce would wear a straitjacket to promotion events.
- Dave's Ultimate insanity (not the one used on the dog) rated 90,000 - 250,000 'Keep away from eyes, children and pets. Not for people with heart or respiratory problems.'
- Dave's Private Reserve comes in a coffin-shaped packaging and has been reported at 500,000 - 750,000 scoville units. It's all a bit silly !
So here is how Danny the champion's attempt (obviously he twisted to win more prizes who wouldnt):
It's not big and it's not clever but that really is how much hot sauce was on the dog !
To be that little bit more evil - if that wa even possible there was an ice cold glass of milk sat next to the Atomic dog and it was not allowed to be touched untill the dog was finished !
Broken man.
Last bite ...
VICTORY !
Danny with the directors of the bar and his winnings !
Untill next month ! Obviously there was a round of Jagers bought by the winner for everyone in the bar and some Santa Claus's joined in too !
If you havent been nefore I highly recommend this event it is always a rammed bar and the challenge and prizes are getting more and more entertaining and desirable !
