In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Ted Christoff, local legacy expert on the story of how Jackson became the birthplace of the Coney Dog in 1914. He also shares some of his Macedonian family’s close ties to the development and continuation of the beef-heart based chili, mustard, onion recipe that makes the Jackson Coney unique. Learn how you can visit Jackson County and experience a variety of coney variations, and celebrate the birthplace of this simple, yet delicious and iconic, carry-able food.

Learn more at https://www.experiencejackson.com/things-to-do/food/coney-dog/

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.

CREDITS
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast
License Date: 08/08/2023