I Tried Pringles-Flavored Hot Dog Buns
And honestly, they're not bad.
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Hot dogs and potato chips are about as classic a combo as you can get at a cookout. But this month, famed tube-packed crisp-maker Pringles (no, they don’t technically make “chips”) is putting something else in its iconic cans that melds these two summer staples together: Pringles hot dog buns. They'll be released in time for National Hot Dog Day, but I got an early taste.
Are Pringles-flavored hot dog buns real?
The short answer: Yes. Pringles announced today that it will be releasing three varieities of potato-based, Pringles-flavored “Pop Dog Buns” to the public via its online shop in July. The Pop Dog buns come packed individually, each in a Pringles can packaged like its crispy counterparts. Fans of original Pringles won’t find a simple salty potato bun — instead, Pringles opted for the a trio of bolder, but still hot dog-friendly, flavors which the brand describes below:
- Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Pop Dog Buns: All the tangy, savory and creamy flavors fans know and love, reimagined in a soft, potato-based bun.
- Pringles BBQ Pop Dog Buns: A little smoky with a touch of sweetness for a backyard barbecue flavor that perfectly complements any hot dog.
- Pringles Honey Mustard Pop Dog Buns: Combines the sweetness of honey with the tang of mustard for a bold, satisfying twist on the classic bun.
Adam Campbell-Schmitt
What do Pringles hot dog buns taste like?
First, if you think a Pringles can might be overkill as packaging for a standard sized hot dog bun, you’re right. But these aren’t standard sized hot dog buns. They’re more like dense, bready sandwich rolls — wider than a normal bun and, at 7.5 inches, even a bit longer than the “bun length” hot dogs I bought to test them with. They all come packed in a sealed plastic pouch, so they have a moister texture and a bit of a “skin,” akin to a pretzel bun.
Another thing they all had in common? All three gave me an odd sensation of having a condiment on my hot dog without any actual sauce. Here’s what I thought of every flavor:
The reddish colored BBQ Pop Dog Bun was the most subtle, but some smoky and pepper notes still shone through. While the BBQ flavor didn’t have the same punch it does when sprinkled on Pringles crisps, it added just enough depth to pair really well with the hot dog.
The Sour Cream & Onion Pop Dog Bun erred more on the oniony side, which isn't surprising, since it's dotted with green onions inside and out. I’m not entirely sure how you’d get the “sour cream” flavor to come through, but as an onion roll, it totally works.
Finally, the yellow-tinted Honey Mustard Pop Dog Bun was the most pronounced flavor, with mustard tang and some sweetness. (Cutting into the crust, I found some pockets of more pronounced yellow, which makes me wonder if it’s just dye or actually mustard-glazed.) This one was also by far the most confusing eaten dry with a hot dog, as I kept tasting honey mustard without the texture.
Where can you buy Pringles hot dog buns?
Pringles says it will offer two drops of limited-edition Pop Dog Buns: One on Wednesday, July 8 and another, fittingly, for National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday, July 15, both at noon ET.
The three-pack of individual buns will only be available as a freebie when purchasing a three-pack of corresponding BBQ, Sour Cream & Onion and Honey Mustard Pringles crisps, priced at $6.97. Those packs will be sold at OnceYouPopMarket.com and on Pringles' Instagram and Facebook shops, while supplies last. Pringles advises interested bun buyers to sign up for email alerts starting today at OnceYouPopMarket.com to get all of the details ahead of time.
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