Hot dogs seem to follow festivities. Take a moment and think of all the places you've enjoyed a hot dog; there's a good chance it's been accompanied by great memories. Perhaps it was one of your first favorite foods, or maybe the perfect dog came from a brightly lit food truck at your town's annual fall festival.
Perhaps you're completely convinced that the Chicago dog you've loved since you can remember is the elite dog in the whole country. No matter what those memories are, the good old hot dog certainly has a longstanding tradition at making a home in our sweetest memories. Unfortunately, there are plenty of ways these frankfurters can go sideways.
But never fear, we have you covered with some mistakes that you should avoid when preparing your next batch of hot dogs. Whether it's just a simple weekend meal or a large cookout, we'll make sure those dogs are clear of these unfortunate blunders that could ruin a perfectly tasty bite. 1.
Ignoring hot dog quality If you want to make a great hot dog, you simply must start with a quality brand. Choosing any basic option off the shelf just won't do the trick. Instead, you'll need to do a little homework here and understand exactly what you're looking for.
First off, decide whether you're looking for a natural casing hot dog, a skinless hot dog, or even something that's uncured. From there, you'll want to pay attention to the components of the hot dog options at your local store. Generally, hot dogs that have a more simple ingredi.
