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re: Hot dogs: Which brand do you buy, how do you cook them, what do you put on them?

Posted on 7/2/25 at 3:07 pm to
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
36255 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 3:07 pm to
Klement 100% beef hotdogs

Usually just eat them with yellow mustard, potentially with white onions too.
Posted by Lsudx256
DFW
Member since Mar 2016
3228 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 4:30 pm to
H.E.B. Brisket Dogs
Mustard
Chili
Mixed cheese
Sour kraut
Onions
Fresh cut jalapenos
Posted by ChestRockwell
In the heart of horse country
Member since Jul 2021
6890 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 6:36 pm to
Hebrew Nationals and steam them with beer like Lum's used to. Use onions baw.
Posted by moontigr
Commanders/LA Kings/Detroit Tigers
Member since Nov 2020
6965 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 8:30 pm to
Hebrew National. Boiled.

Favorite toppings:
mustard
raw white onions
slaw
chili
sauerkraut



My daughter lives in Morgantown and the slaw dogs in nearby Fairmont are great.


This post was edited on 7/2/25 at 8:37 pm
Posted by liz18lsu
Naples, FL
Member since Feb 2009
17895 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:13 pm to
100 years ago, we did a "weird toppings" hot-dog night. Cream cheese didn't suck.

I have memories of just boiled dogs (like ham sandwiches on white bread with mayo and pepper, or toasted white bread, with bacon and mustard for breakfast) as a kid. I haven't had a hot dog in decades. Good luck and Happy 4th of July!!!
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
101232 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:15 pm to
was in houston the last few days and stopped here

Posted by James11111
Walnut Creek, Ca
Member since Jul 2020
5492 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 11:41 pm to
quote:

You either lost a bet or you're a vegetarian.


Are you not sure which one it is?
Posted by cuyahoga tiger
NE Ohio via Tangipahoa
Member since Nov 2011
6099 posts
Posted on 7/3/25 at 9:33 am to
I call it hot dog roulette....the wife and kids prefer a dog charcoal grilled with a little char/burnt on them, while that is a no go for the grandkids....no char for them.

Same with burgers, always over charcoal, some want thinner patties, some want thick patties, some with bbq while on grill, some with cheese etc.

I love it, makes me feel like a waffle house short order cook.
This post was edited on 7/3/25 at 9:37 am
Posted by fatsdominos
Member since Jul 2019
199 posts
Posted on 7/3/25 at 10:45 am to
Honest Dogs at Whole Foods are really great. Good flavor and the perfect amount of snap after a pan fry with a splash of water.
Posted by BigAppleTiger
New York City
Member since Dec 2008
10904 posts
Posted on 7/3/25 at 11:01 am to
Here's a great article from the BBC on the birth of the Hot Dog. Very interesting and now I want to try a Feltman's Hot Dog!!

BBC-The truth about the US' most iconic food
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora
Member since Sep 2012
72832 posts
Posted on 7/3/25 at 11:20 am to
This is a good video comparing hot dog brands.

He does SEC football stuff in season, but in the off-season he does stuff like this.

My hot dog preference- I'll eat a hot dog just about any way, but my go-to is just yellow mustard and pickle relish. As far as a brand, my wife always mixes it up. Sometimes it's just Oscar Meyer, sometimes it's some designer hot dog, I don't really pay attention. Just crisp up on the grill and eat them.




Posted by Earthquake 88
Mobile
Member since Jan 2010
3234 posts
Posted on 7/3/25 at 3:23 pm to
I think if we took all the major ones that most everyone thinks are good, blindfolded and taste test everyone, they would be surprised which ones they like the best. People that like a higher end hotdog very well may say the Bryan’s test the best.
Posted by MSUDawg98
Ravens Flock
Member since Jan 2018
12300 posts
Posted on 7/3/25 at 8:50 pm to
Nathan's dragged through the garden on a poppyseed bun.

Putting ketchup on a hot dog is disgusting af.
Posted by LSshoe
Burrowing through a pile o MikePoop
Member since Jan 2008
4449 posts
Posted on 7/4/25 at 9:37 am to
Grilled is the best but if im lazy or bad weather I'll pull out the griddle and cook em up on that. Not a stickler for brands but usually go Nathan's. Chili dogs are great by i rarely make those. Usually some cheese, creole or Cuban mustard and kimchi because i have that in the fridge. Tots or fries for a side. Hot dogs are a lazy night cooking so I usually just go with what I have. Id eat them just fine with a slice of wheat bread but the wife turns her nose up at such things.
Posted by RX94
Lake Charles
Member since Nov 2007
526 posts
Posted on 7/4/25 at 9:45 am to
We always boil then grill. Another way if it’s bad weather or too hot is to put in the air fryer after boiling. Crisps up just right.

We like to warm our buns in the airfryer too.
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