Best hotdogs recommendation...

snowman · Apr 15, 2020

I'm not real familiar with various brands -you folks can educate me there. But to me one thing is almost indispensable if you want the very best: roast them over a fire. You don't have to burn them to a crisp, but just enough to blacken the case and give it a little crunch -it's kind of an art to find the sweet spot.

On top I like mustard, relish, and onion.

Regards,
Andy

Maddog 521 · Apr 15, 2020

The ones that COSTCO sells are worth a look. They are longer than most and taste great.

Usmc5811 · Apr 15, 2020

I second this. We don’t get them often, only when we see the in-laws from Chicago. The only thing else I would add are some spicy sport peppers on it also.

delcrossv said:
Vienna. There is no substitute.

Mustard, relish, onion, pickles, sport peppers, tomato and celery salt. On a S. Rosen's poppy seed bun.

geoff40 · Apr 15, 2020

Schonlands. There is no other.

vt_shooter · Apr 15, 2020

The best hotdogs tend to be regional products, none of the nationally distributed ones are as good as the good regional ones I've had. Good regional ones I've had are Hummel Bros (Connecticut, best I've had), McKenzie (Vermont). 'Guessing there's some regional brand in MD that's good ...

rubiranch · Apr 15, 2020

I prefer hot dogs on someone else's plate and not mine.

7tenz · Apr 15, 2020

75Vette said:
Hebrew National or Nathans. Everything else is lips and.....well, you know.

Ditto and I'll add Hoffys to that. One thing about Nathans I'm concerned with though is the fat content. I try to limit my hot dog hot dog consumption.

Condiments of my own concoction are 4 alarm horseradish, mayo, and spicy grainy mustard in various combos.

Golddollar · Apr 15, 2020

Rustyt1953 said:
I like Nathan's with mustard, chili and onions.

The best hot dog should have a baseball stadium wrapped around it.

I'm getting ready to try a package of Nathan's.

LoboGunLeather · Apr 15, 2020

Grilled over an open flame, slathered with spicy brown mustard, a little diced onion, some dill pickle, all on a toasted bun. A light sprinkle of celery salt is nice, too.

Nothing wrong with some good sauerkraut (please, not the canned stuff). Occasionally a dog and bun smothered with good chili con carne hits the spot.

Don't forget the cold beer. Don't forget the cholesterol medication. Don't forget the blood pressure pill.

Marshwheeling · Apr 15, 2020

Ambassadors Our Old Fashion Wieners.
I don’t think they are strictly local, but there is a plant in Northeast Minneapolis.

They make a good Chicago dog, but I do not often have the necessary ingredients on hand. That is a job best left to the professionals.

At home, I like them grilled, with Pickapeppa or plain old yellow poster-paint mustard. Pickle slice or relish if I have it. I have no idea how widely distributed they are, but Ambassadors stand head and shoulders over anything readily available around here.

dmn57 · Apr 15, 2020

We performed a decidedly unscientific field test last year and came up with the following ranking with the limited offerings we sampled:

1) Hebrew National

2) Nathan's

3) Ball Park Angus Beef

All were pretty dang good, but this our rating. On occasion I'm able to partake of a Vienna dog in the large town to the north of us, but unfortunately they were not included in our experiment.

My wife prefers her dogs plain, while I like mine with mustard of any kind and one or more of sauerkraut, onions and pickle relish. One thing is certain though, no ketchup allowed.

31FordA · Apr 15, 2020

I’m in southeast PA. My preference is for Berks Hot Dogs, in particular their Grill franks. If I can’t find the Berks then I’ll take Dietz & Watson.

Probably the best hot dogs I ever had were when I was a little kid. Mom would take us to a little shop called Dairy Maid on Frankford Ave in Philly. They were the best hot dogs. Funny how little stuff like that stays with you even after 40+ years.

sheepdawg · Apr 15, 2020

Rustyt1953 said:
I like Nathan's with mustard, chili and onions.

The best hot dog should have a baseball stadium wrapped around it.

And an ice cold beer to wash it down.

Not a Heineken either. Blahh!

Alpo · Apr 15, 2020

I've pretty much switched to these. Oscar Mayer Smokies. Not hot dogs - smoked sausage.

The Big D · Apr 15, 2020

Thank you to all of you who posted.

Great recommendations and condiments suggestions.

Some of the brands cited are not available in my neck of the woods, but I will look for all of them in my travels.

Now I’m hungry!

Thanks, again!

Be safe...be well!

RGNewell · Apr 15, 2020

My choice

In my nearly 70 years, I think I had the best hotdog this week.
Pepperidge Farm top sliced bun, the weenie that Sam's Club serves cooked on my grill, Kraft Olive Oil Mayo, Mount Olive diced jalapenos, diced red onion and grated pepper jack cheese.
Damn, I think I may go get one now. ( I have left overs )

meaneyedcatz · Apr 15, 2020

Okay, here me out.
I cannot stand hot dogs. It’s like the snouts and butts that fall on the floor get turned into hot dogs.
BUT.........
Any hot dog at a St. Louis Cardinals or Blues game with onions and mustard is a treat.

Also, believe it or not the hots dogs at Quick Trip gas stations are really good. But it’s a roller grill item so you have to wait.
You’re still time out!

vytoland · Apr 15, 2020

best dogs ive ever had were at Fat Johnnie's, south side chicago.....

Octagun · Apr 15, 2020

Sabrett or Nathan’s as long as it’s has a natural casing. What are the unnatural casings made of!? Spicy brown mustard and pushcart onions are my favorite toppings.

RobertJ. · Apr 15, 2020

I like Hebrew National, in the quarter-pound size, on a hoagie roll, with mustard, relish, and onions.

My wife likes ketchup and mayo on hers. I've tried to explain that this is really un-American.

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