Making hot dogs

It’s simple: olive oil, granulated garlic and black pepper. Just a couple of changes transforms a hot dog from being an ordinary ‘dog to being the best damn hot dog you will have ever eaten in your entire life.

Recipe for how to make Hot Dogs from scratch.

Make your own hot dogs just in time for summer

On a quest to find a preservative-free, low sodium replacement for the wiener that has a first name AND a last name, I tried this recipe. They taste wonderful, but are challenging to make. Makes a fun experiment to try with teenagers...their ongoing dialogue will keep you laughing through the frustration of getting the meat into the casings. Be forewarned, these do not look like grocery store hot dogs after cooking! The meat also makes a pretty doggone good meatball if you, like me, tire of…

et's be frank, if you've ever had a homemade hot dog, you know there's just no comparison to the store-bought version. From the snap of the natural casing, down to the smoky and savory bite, real dogs just hit differently. Flex your sausage making skills and be the star of your next backyard BBQ with our Blue Ribbon all-beef hot dogs.

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Food Republic’s column Ask Your Butcher seeks to answer FAQs in the world of butchery. Ethically minded butcher Bryan Mayer has opened butcher shops and restaurants and has trained butchers in the U.S. and abroad. He helped develop the renowned butcher-training program at Fleishers, where he is currently director of butchery education. In each column, Mayer tackles a pressing issue facing…

These Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs are the ultimate hot dog recipe! Super crispy bacon with a snap from the hot dog, coated with a sweet and spicy glaze!

Pro tips on how to Boil Hot Dogs perfectly every time. Snappy, juicy hot dogs that are loaded with flavor are easier to make than you think!