Armed with a spread of toasted buns, yellow mustard , sliced pickles, and ketchup, we got to work, moving down the line to taste each chargrilled dog. Read on for our thoughts:. Our editors felt it had a rich, distinct flavor and snappy outer casing that gave way to a smooth texture inside. The size was perfect for the bun—it was enjoyable with or without toppings.
Get them here. The casing was thicker and had a good snap, appearing slightly wrinkly when grilled—as for the flavor? It was smoky and salty, complemented by a chewy texture. Even better, each link boasts a whopping 20 grams of protein each and no cholesterol. Each also contains 10 percent of your daily recommended potassium and 6 percent of your daily recommended calcium. They're deep-red smoked beef sausages made with spicy red pepper, sans-fillers and MSG.
We love the easy-to-open package. Their inner texture is a little uneven, closer to sausage than a hot dog; but they have a distinct outer skin that offers some chewiness it falls a bit short of snappy. They're just as tasty boiled, but without those pretty char marks. These cheese-filled dogs taste like our childhood and are guaranteed to win over every kid who tries them.
They're giving us a "grilled ham and cheese sandwich made with Kraft Singles" vibe, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. The creamy, cheesy flavor and decent snap come through best when grilled, plus they brown up pretty well. We also noted a questionable soapy aftertaste when we bit into the boiled dog, so definitely fire up the barbecue or grill pan for these.
So, definitely fire up the barbecue or grill pan for these. That being said, this was one dog that we kept going back to for one more bite. Something about the mildly sweet flavor and soft texture make want to have a whole bunch of these on a hot summer day instead of just one before a cheeseburger. When boiled, the outer skin turns a nice red-brown color and they maintain their snappiness. Grilled, the skin turns bubbly, crackly and even snappier, almost like the deep-fried rippers native to New Jersey.
These will cost you a few cents more per dog, but the difference in quality is noticeable and well worth it. Made from U. These dogs are also great for crowds, considering they come 25 to a pack. Save yourself a trip to the supermarket and order a box ahead of your next cookout just make sure you have plenty of freezer space. The Angus upgrade can make a difference.
Made with uncured Angus beef, the dogs are heavily on the smoky, ham-like side of the flavor spectrum. Their texture is soft and consistent, versus other dogs that look more uneven like ground meat on the inside. When boiled, they maintain their crisp outer skins and mildly sweet flavor. The skin could be a bit snappier, so some extra time on the grill might get you closer to where you want to be. Free of nitrates, nitrites, fillers, MSG or hormones, these are a great choice if you want a minimally processed weenie at your next barbecue.
Despite its only semi-decent browning, the outer crust remained snappy while the inside stayed juicy and tender, both boiled and grilled. The highlight here is really its savory, smoky flavor packed in a distinctly chewy, crisp outer skin. We love the beef frankfurters for their smokiness, mild garlic flavor and stellar snappy casing. We love also how simple the ingredients are beef, water, salt, spices, paprika and garlic in a natural pork casing.
At KC Cattle Co. Their flavor is pretty unique in comparison to the other dogs on this list; it almost tastes like a hamburger-hot dog hybrid. KC Cattle Co.
The casing is tied off at the end of each dog, so they have a homemade look. They're super juicy and flavorful when boiled; prepare them this way if you want all the spices and seasonings to shine through. Grilled, the snap and outer crust are at their crispiest despite only mild browning. Curing originated centuries ago as a way to preserve meats before the advent of refrigeration. Today cured meats are beloved for their great taste and convenience.
Uncured - A labeling term required by USDA to distinguish hot dogs made with a purified version of sodium nitrite from those made with forms of nitrite derived from a vegetable source such as celery. For skinless hot dogs, a cellulose casing is used during the cooking process but then stripped before packing Natural casing - A casing typically made from cleaned lamb or pig intestine which is left on the hot dog after cooking.
Natural casing hot dogs have the characteristic snap when you bite into them Hormone Free - Indicates the meat is from an animal raised without added hormones.
While some beef cattle are given hormones to promote growth, hormones are illegal to use on pigs, chickens or turkeys, so any of the meat from these animals would be considered hormone free.
Antibiotic Free - This means the meat is from animals raised without antibiotics, though when antibiotics are used to treat animals, there is a strict withdrawal time to ensure no antibiotic residues of concern, so technically all meat is antibiotic free.
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