Which is the BEST Hot Dog EVER? We Tried All Hot Dogs To Find The Best!

Which is the best hot dog ever? That is what we will find out today with this taste test and between all the mayor hot dogs and wieners brands in the market. Nothing screams backyard summer grilling like a good old fashioned hot dog. Well, we decided to put some of the top names in hot dogs to the ultimate taste test and decide which was our favorite. Ron grilled up 7 of the top names in hot dogs on the Big Green Egg. They each had surprisingly different flavors but only one could reign supreme as the King of the Dogs! Which one came out on top? You’ll just have to watch the video and find out for yourself!
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[@SaltyTales]

Heck Yeah! I always wondered about this! Great job!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Glad I could help! I was really surprised at the results, that's for sure!

[@vinceedwards3978]

Ninja, the man himself!!!! I love your channel as well!!!

[@xdsmastermia]

Nathan's for the win.

[@michelecarter3403]

Oscar Mayer does make a beef wiener

[@sporkstar1911]

@@FOGOcharcoal *eats hot dogs raw regularly

[@rebeccacurtiss7737]

In the 80's we ate hotdogs straight from the fridge or freezer. I know it sounds gross but my siblings, cousins, neighbors and myself all lived. We also all survived drinking from the hose.😂

[@REDMAN298]

drinking from the hose never tasted good.

[@carynmartin6053]

Same! And no seat belts, riding 4 ppl in the front seat of pickup trucks, and standing up riding in the truck beds, and cribs and playpen with bars far enough apart to fit a tiny head thru, painted with lead paint!

[@georgejohnson7073]

Me too

[@KoriEmerson]

Yup, run in dripping wet from the sprinkler or kiddy pool.grab one and some grape coolaid and run back out to run in the sprinkler

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Sure, probably rode a bike with no helmet too....LOL

[@brakedavis]

I've been a meat dept manager for over 20 years and I can say that ALL hot dogs are cooked, unless otherwise stated. I've never seen a raw hot dog. What he should have said is you should cook thoroughly to kill any potential contaminants.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You are 100% correct Brake. My bad...

[@jtmoore662]

Usually Listeria

[@charlespatsky7060]

I figured the guy was wrong I sorta knew all hotdogs are cooked.

[@D-NICE33]

if they weren't cooked they would come back to life during shipping.

[@brazilnut8898]

Is Brake your real name?

[@sherrywilliams409]

I live in Louisiana and my favorite to eat on a bun is grilled smoked boudain! But you guys have sure made me hungry for a good hotdog. The only ones that I have had out of your taste test are Nathan’s and Oscar Mayer. I have never even seen the others in my area the Hebrew National. Well done though! I enjoyed your video!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I can't go through Baton Rouge without stopping at Ronnie's Cracklin' and Boudin

[@GoLakers3900]

Your state only has two brands of hot dogs??? Yikes...

[@locotx215]

Don's Boudin on the Grill . . .FANTASTIC

[@sherrywilliams409]

@@GoLakers3900 I’m unsure about other parishes. Since I saw this video, I’m only concerned with trying to find the top three in this test. I trust that this man knows what he’s talking about. I know that I like Nathan’s but I would sure like to taste the other two so I’ll keep looking. Most people around here prefer sausage on a bun or boudain. Once you’ve had it it’s hard to even want something else. But I have always loved a good hot dog!

[@sherrywilliams409]

@@FOGOcharcoal yes indeed! It’s worth the effort.

[@robertyoung5477]

my hands down favorite is Costco brand great snap and texture

[@FOGOcharcoal]

It is funny that they are so good

[@richiecasuccio2497]

Can’t beat the Costco PRICE 1.50

[@jamessnee7171]

I'm from Buffalo so I eat a lot of Sahlen's. When I had stomach problems Sahlen's were one of the few things I could eat. Surprisingly. Yeah. Not just a Hot Dog but health food. At least not a lot of fat. Never heard of Sabrett's or VB but will start looking.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

This was my first time having them and I loved them!

[@tedunderhill9718]

Go Bills!!

[@adamwiech4874]

Buffalo born and raised so I may be biased but you cannot beat a sahlens.

[@johnvrabec9747]

We have Ted's hot dog restaurant here in Arizona and they definitely grill Sahlen's there over hot coals, just like in Buffalo.

[@tedunderhill9718]

@@adamwiech4874 LOL, I feel the same way but I was raised in Rochester, I like Sahlen's but it's Zweigle's for me.

[@Undying3001]

"Is there such thing as a bad hotdog?" Yeah, a Bar S hotdog.

[@jasonmiller6371]

I totally agree! We buy them for the kids to roast (burn) over the campfire and the adults enjoy quality hotdogs cooked on the grill.

[@vryusvin3905]

Amen. They don't even brown/grill/cook like other hot dogs. And the taste.. yikes... water and some kind of other weirdness..

[@anthonylucero6458]

@@jasonmiller6371 why would you do that to your kids don't they deserve better🤔

[@jasonmiller6371]

@@anthonylucero6458 Yeah, you're probably right, they usually just burn them black over the campfire, but I will be a better Dad and at least buy them Oscar Meyer in the future! Thanks for setting me straight!😆😆

[@kathyadair7367]

Bar S is nasty. Someone brought them once and I would never use them again.

[@ejmtnt]

Hummels & Meat King are supreme. They ship!

[@edwardpate6128]

No Chicago or Michigan hot dogs? Unforgivable! Nothing like a Vienna or a good Koegel's!

[@TheBarkinFrog]

Koegel's is the best. In fact, I lived in Michigan, but moved to another state, and couldn't get Koegle's. Every time I went home to visit, I'd stock up. Pretty soon, everyone I knew would ask me to bring them a few packs too. Best damned hot dog I've ever eaten. Compared to Kogel's, Nathan's is like eating your tongue.

[@ChuckRusty]

Koegel's pickled bologna is amazing as well.

[@jtmoore662]

Ok, I just moved to Michigan 2yrs ago and have never tried those. I will have to get some this week.

[@adamsecord5954]

Thank you cause that's the only reason why I even clicked on this one... it's koegel or I'm good ahh I already ate before I showed up...

[@KATONKA...]

Kent county food's, (Gand Rapids Mi) dog's/sausages sold under GFS and other brand's are as good as Koegel, it's all about that snap. They also make store brand's like Der Wienerschnitzel in Cali. If you boil try this, put dog/sausage/brats in cold water. Bring to a rolling boil, turn off at let sit 6 mins. Plumps and enhances them.

[@Garth2011]

Would be a kicker to include those Costco All Beef Dogs in there. They have a deep beefy flavor that is hard to match although the Nathans WITH all natural casings are darn good too. Our go to dog are the Hebrew National mainly because they are always on our local stores shelves. We prefer dogs with the natural casings but they seem to be a rare item in most stores although the Hoffy Hollywood Original Beef Frankfurters all natural casings are usually available. I like your testing method...

[@marilynmiller7845]

Thank you for mentioning Costco's "Kirkland Beef Franks" they are THE BOMB. And the dinner ones are the jumbo franks they sell in their food court.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Oh, I know, they are delicious!

[@juliewillson3378]

Without a doubt, my favorite dog. They hav great flavor and a nice snap.

[@cravenmoorehead7099]

I said the EXACT same thing👍👍👍👍

[@pamelakain4879]

I love Costco hot dogs!

[@michaeloshea3090]

Nothing can beat a natural casing hotdog 😊!

[@Capt083]

Sabretts w/casings. ABSOFNLOOTELY

[@LoydKline-uw4no]

Vienna hotdogs 🌭

[@Austinite333]

Agree

[@littleolme4521]

Natural casing hot dogs/sausages are the ONLY way to go. Got to be beef. Having chili cheese dogs for dinner!

[@iamme453]

@@littleolme4521 I've chili dogs. I periodically make and freeze my own hot dog chili.

[@scottchicago95]

Sabrett dog wins

[@saltrockshakers4205]

Yes, hot dogs are definitely cooked. I know because I operated the smokehouse for Cudahy Foods in Atlanta, GA back in the '70's. The cooking process for our average-sized hot dogs was for an hour and fifty minutes. The first 20 minutes of the process, the dogs were cooked at 120 degrees. Then, they were automized with liquid smoke at room temperature for 20 minutes. After the dogs were darkened and flavored with the smoke, they cooked for 20 minutes at 140 degrees. The next 20 minutes, they were cooked at 160 degrees. And the next 20 minutes, they cooked at 180 degrees. At that point, they were checked with thermometers by Moi and a government inspector to see if they had reached 160 degrees on the inside of the hot dog. If so, they were rinsed for 10 minutes, weighed, combined on three tree racks, and stored in the blast freezer. Hot dogs bin vedy vedy good to me. 🙂

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes sir, you are absolutely correct, my bad. The info I was given was misconstrued. Sorry about that. The last line of your comment made me laugh!

[@saltrockshakers4205]

@@FOGOcharcoal Thanks, FOGO! Loved the contest! I just wished we had your top two contenders here in the Southeast. They'll probably be here soon, now that you're spreadin' the word. 🙂

[@adamwebb2110]

If hot dogs weren’t cooked I would have died 35 years ago

[@speedracerjeff]

Yep, all of those brands come fully cooked.

[@Harris-h2h]

They are baloney shaped like hotdogs

[@charlesl1564]

Most hotdogs say "fully cooked" right on the packaging. Even if they dont, I've yet to encounter a packaged hotdog that hasn't been pre cooked.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks Charles, we appreciate the input!

[@MJorgy5]

To be a "hot dog" the link must be smoked over hardwood, hence the pre-cooking.

[@littv1610]

good cuz i used to eat them raw as a kid

[@purleybaker]

Yes, hotdogs are cooked before packaging. At least the misinformation didn't go the other way.

[@Chambersdavidjames]

Correct!

[@chrissy4500]

My mom was in the hospital once and my dad was in charge of 4 kids and meals. He decided to make us eggs and sausage for breakfast but didn't even know he used hot dogs for the sausage! Lol we loved it! ☺️👍

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Ha!!! That is a great story!!!

[@johnsheetz6639]

That's a good one for the struggle. Also got a lot of beanie weenies or macaroni cheese mix loved it is as much as any eight-year-old could love something!

[@bensebaugh6017]

I still eat hot dogs cut up and fried with eggs, got it from my Dad also. Tear up pieces of bread and toast in a skillet, fry hot dogs pieces in same skillet with the bread, butter, pour in beaten eggs and make just like you would soft scrambled eggs, add a little cheese if you like and throw it under a broiler for a couple minutes. It's basically a hot dog frittata. A simple version is to just add eggs to the fried hot dog pieces in a small skillet and flip for over med eggs, makes a good sandwich on toast.

[@32a34a]

@@johnsheetz6639 Do you remember Ghetto Spaghetti? Simply spaghetti with chopped hot dogs and any tomato sauce. Back in the 70s it was Armour Hot Dogs which for a snack you could eat them raw. But at the state institutions I grew up in and the rare weekend visit home this is what was given to us from time to time. To gild the lily we of course put Parmesan cheese on top.

[@kafklatsch3198]

He knew.... and he also knew you kids would love his fained ignorance...

[@CeeCee2960]

I have the same top 3. The mood depends on how they rank lol.

[@annjuliano8391]

The absolute best hot dog I ever tasted is Hofmann German . They brown and crisp like no other hotdog and they are big .Give them a try you won’t be disappointed.

[@jimwheeler8679]

Having grown up in Buffalo, NY we always said we had one of the best Hot Dogs in the land. Thanks for confirming this Go Sahlen's

[@FOGOcharcoal]

They are so good!

[@kidwave1]

Sahlens natural casing weiners are the best hot dogs on Earth. None of the others can compare!

[@wendull811]

Leave Buffalo come to Rochester and get a Zweigles pop open. They make your crapy dogs look like sticks.

[@kidwave1]

@@wendull811 I love them BOTH!

[@Incuensuocha]

No Vienna beef? You’re missing one of the very best.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Ahhh, I saw that you found our video featuring Vienna beef dogs....

[@vicvillareal6359]

I was rooting for the Sabrettes from the get go. I love a sabrettt hot dog in Natural casing - not skinless. boiled in water just like the dirty water hot dog carts in New York. The pop when you bite into them. They have such a beautiful flavor to them. Occasionally my wife buys whatever is on sale but they are either sabrette , Nathan’s , boars head or Hebrew national -that’s it.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hey Vic, make sure to check out next weeks video, we actually boiled some dogs.

[@trajanII]

As kid growing up in nyc in the 80s I loved sabrett

[@YARNBARF]

100% agreed!! Sabrett dirty water dogs off the hot dog cart are the best!! I moved out of NJ in 2009, and now live in NC. The only thing I miss about NJ are the beaches and the Sabrett dirty water dogs! Oh, and the hand tossed pizzas!!

[@robertbrawley5048]

It's the Hotdogs carts in New York City that turn me on to Sabretts

[@robertbrawley5048]

The Nathan's hot dog stand in NewYork city was too slow and expensive so I never had one

[@williamscoggin1509]

Hot dogs are always precooked, you eat them right out of the package, been doing it ever since I was a kid and I'm 65. This man just went way down on the credibility list. Moms have been handing children and toddlers weenies straight out of the package to shut them up since the beginning of hot dog time. I can't believe you said that they are not pretty cooked.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

The info I was given was incorrect. It should have been that although MOST are precooked, the FDA recommends fully cooking them again before consuming them.

[@lizard944]

Recently, I've seen a lot of hot dogs and bacon listed as "uncured." I'm wondering if that's what he meant and if that is a problem bacteria-wise.

[@paulettelamontagne7153]

right im 55 my brothers are always running around with a hot dog right out of the package

[@jjudy5869]

They are precooked. BIL worked in a 'factory' that made various sausages and hotdogs. Hot dogs start out blue and they know the hotdogs are cooked when they turn red. Kind of like the tape on surgical kits that has the black strips when the kits reach the right temp when sterilized.

[@davyboy9397]

Chillax. Food is not as high quality now, gramps. It's best to cook all the way through just in case

[@gen81465]

Since you could identify many of the hotdogs by how they fit into the bun, to be less influenced, try a piece of hotdog from each, cut to the same size in the middle of the bun.

[@lizard944]

...Or a blindfold

[@SidneyChism]

@@lizard944 He cooked them, so he could guess the brands by their size and grill marks. The test should have been done with a blindfold and a two inch piece of dog with no bun.

[@lizard944]

@@SidneyChism Agree 100% He should've had someone else prepare the product and had no involvement in that. Also have them do the labeling and accounting which she failed the first time she said, "I think it was this one." Don't people realize how serious some of us take our hotdogs?..LOL

[@johnharmon2804]

Yeah, why even include the bun in the first place at that point?

[@jamesturner4467]

Sabrett natural casing is the best.

[@bobhughes9628]

Most hot dogs ARE fully cooked, and completely edible straight from the package. This was a great test. Made me VERY hungry!!! If I can find them, I will have to try Sabrett's, your "winner". I personally love all hot dogs, too, some just more than others. NATHAN'S is far and away my favorite, do not care much for Sahlen's, although I have easy access to them from Gordon"s. Here in Michigan, Dearborn brand, Koegel's brand, and Winter's brand are 3 of most people's top-runners. There are many other prominent sausage makers here in MI. Nathan's wasn't purveyed around here much before 2000, but has attained my "most craved hot dog" status - Lol Thanks for the tasting test, Sabrett's it is!! Next on the list

[@BushcraftingBogan]

I agree about Nathan's. When I was younger I remember my first Chicago Dog. I immediately tasted the difference. My personal favorite hands down.

[@alanaadams7440]

I don't know if you can get Sabrets in AZ do you?

[@seikibrian8641]

I'm with you, Bob. Nathan's 1/4 pound hotdogs are my favorite.

[@71nadra]

Sabretts are amazing.

[@kevinprzy4539]

Wait, so are you saying you don't have Nathans nearby? They're sold all over south east Michigan.

[@mikebrowne477]

Sabrett's are pretty good but Sahlen's will always be the best - especially well done with the natural casing. Can't be beat.

[@robertfridley280]

Never heard of that company. Curious, which part of the country is that? I’m in the Cincinnati area. They think Queen City sausage is good out here. Hard pass unless you’re into salty dogs and sausages. Every time I have had them that’s all I can taste.

[@mikebrowne477]

Sahlen's are from Buffalo, NY. We used to have to bring some down with us but now they sell them at Harris Teeter and I hear other places as well. You can't beat a Sahlen's on the grill - well done!@@robertfridley280

[@derrickp]

@@robertfridley280Sahlen’s is Western NY/Buffalo NY

[@tubebubereboot6873]

Sabrett's also has natural casings, they're just harder to find.

[@photoboyjet]

@@tubebubereboot6873 Sabrett's are hard to find in my area, but worth the search. I got turned onto them by a street vendor who was originally from New York and only sold Sabrett's.

[@bernardoconnor1502]

I grew up on boiled Sabrett's from the pushcarts around New York. They are usually the natural casing dogs, they have a great snap. Same with Nathan's natural casing. I don't care for skinless hot dogs. Another great local dog is Thumann's. You find them a lot at the Jersey shore, usually grilled or deep fried.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes sir, dirty water dogs are the bomb. I've had the deep fried Jersey dogs too....

[@ThePHYL]

Yes dirty water dog, with sauerkraut…..oh and mustard…..no onions….I took my husband to New York, showed him my childhood home, gave him traditional lunch. Hot dod and an orange soda

[@artisholland618]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ham3749]

I live in upstate NY and we have Hoffmanns from Syracuse! the snappy grillers white spicy dogs and the skinless weiners are the best around up here!

[@jameshannagan4256]

I forgot about Thumans great hot dog and another tasty dog is Bests.

[@guyelluzzi2705]

The Sabrett in the casing is the classic "Dirty Water Dog" of NYC. Has a good snap and firm texture even after sitting in the steamer awhile, and I think they use more garlic in the seasoning that gives them that distinctive taste.

[@robertfridley280]

I was a meat department manager back before Kroger screwed up the industry and I got to tell you. The Sabrett’s are the highest quality dog in the market. Can’t beat them. Hebrew National is a close second if you like a little more spice. Just my opinion.

[@terrygarner4739]

I knew that the Sabrett's would be your #1 pick. I've only had them one time, back in 1981. They were the best hotdog I have ever had. If I knew where to get them here, that would be the dog I pick.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Maybe they will ship them?

[@peggyclark5237]

Not sure where you live, but if you have a lowes foods they have them, I am in N.C.

[@puck30]

If you have a friend who belongs to Restaurant Depot you could get them there. 50pk but you can freeze them.

[@joanbelmont5450]

I live in Texas and I buy them online through their distributor Stina Provisions. They have a website. They shipped from NYC and arrived in great shape!!

[@edwardbirdsall6580]

amazon

[@drobinbarker]

The late Howard Johnson’s Restaurant chain had an exclusive hotdog called a Frankfurt and/or Frankfurter. It was featured as being grilled in butter, and then placed into a fabulous formed grilled in butter bun! I have been unsuccessful in ascertaining the actual recipe for this iconic American hotdog. I consider this a true loss.

[@robertbrawley5048]

W. T. Grant dept. Store lunch counter had the same type of dog. The dogs were roller grilled and the buns were buttered then. toasted.

[@jmbrinck]

And they split the dog before grilling it. Ah sweet memories.

[@zayneunderwood1488]

My grandpa and grandma used to call Howard Johnson's, "ho Jo's" .... Does anybody still call it that???

[@robertbrawley5048]

@@zayneunderwood1488 I never heard it called Ho Joe's until the 1970s . I'm 70 so your grand PA and grand MA aren't very old . The business is defunk as far as I know so it's not too often mentioned . Ho Joe's or Howard Johnson

[@zayneunderwood1488]

@@robertbrawley5048 that's funny Robert I'm 60 and they called it that in the '70s...

[@desertoctane6444]

Sabretts!! Wow. That's a Manhattan Corner Stand Hot Dog! No wonder. My go to is always HN but this weekend it'll be Sabretts or Sahlens.

[@SkiingBoat]

No!!!.... No!!!... No!!!....Koegels Vienna Hotdogs, Flint, MI. are the best of the best. Just had my yearly order delivered to my front door a few weeks ago to Colorado.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Very nice! when can I come visit?

[@SkiingBoat]

@@FOGOcharcoal ain't no coney like a Flint coney!!!!

[@RWildekrav66]

Don’t forget the Coney sauce !

[@false-flagburner4184]

Western NY dogs are usually the best if you AX me - Sahlens, Buffalo Hoffmans, Syracuse Zweigels, Rochester. I thought Sahlen's and Sabrett's are very similar - Sahlen's a bit saltier... gimme your take on Zweigles pork hots... this is a king ingredient to the Nick Tahoe's Garbage Plate.

[@wendull811]

Mmmm Garbage plate.... finally someone who speaks my language

[@brettc.4799]

I'm in 100% agreement, and would add Wardynski and Glasier. Growing up in buffalo with family all over NYS, I've become quite the tube steak snob.

[@wendull811]

@@brettc.4799 My father in law use to eat Glaziers. I have yet to try one due to the red dye they use. But I hear they are amazing.

[@brettc.4799]

@@wendull811 having relatives in mallone, I grew up on glaziers, and it truly is a hot dog worth the hype. The food coloring is only used on the casing before being stuffed, and after being washed, it's more like a stained casing. The interior portion is exactly the color you'd expect, with a snap unrivaled by ANY other dog!

[@wendull811]

@@brettc.4799 My father in law grew up near mallone. I want to say cherabusko. (Spelled it wrong I'm sure) That is how I found out about them. His family still lives up that way.

[@macsnafu]

When it comes to processed meats like hot dogs, "best" becomes very arbitrary and subjective, depending on your criteria and your own personal taste. I've had cheap hot dogs made from chicken and pork for so long that when I get an "all-beef" hot dog, it doesn't taste right to me. Hot dogs also depend on the condiments and toppings you put on them. A chili cheese dog is going to taste different from a Chicago dog, no matter which hot dog brand you use. As I've gotten older, I've found that I prefer a sausage over a hot dog, with mayo, sweet relish and tomato.

[@robertbrawley5048]

I'm with you 90% until you touted Mayo lol

[@eddiehaskell1957]

If he thinks all hot dogs aren't cook, that's like saying, cook your bologna before you make a sandwich. I do love fried bologna.

[@Chewy504Chewy]

Right!?! I used to think the red ones had to be gross cuz they cheaper but my friend told me about em and I actually like them better than a lot of other ones

[@shentographer]

I love Polska Kielbasa 😍

[@barbarawolke3361]

Mayo shame on you

[@stevenekdahl7124]

Thumans natural casing, the best by far. Try them, you'll see.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

They're mighty tasty for sure

[@rodneyrtennis1279]

I've consumed at least 8 raw hotdogs a week for 40 years, and I'm still kicking. I absolutely love Hebrew National, and purchase them by the case from Costco.

[@joemomma6607]

What do you mean by Hotdogs??? I knew a Girl who loved hotdogs her favorite was "Boars HEAD". We had some good time's. I use too toast her bun's.

[@jamesjackovich5886]

Hebrew national the first all beef hotdog

[@beeleo]

There's no such thing as a "raw hot dog" unless you're working on the production line at the hot dog factory and you get one before it goes through the cooker. Anything you find packed in the store is fully cooked and is labeled that way.

[@mikecruzado5775]

HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL THE DADS First time viewer here That was really fun to watch Hebrew used to be my go to but it seems the changed something in the recipe Great job on the video and a shout out to your Vana White co host Mike in Phoenix

[@FOGOcharcoal]

LOL, welcome aboard Mike! LOL, on the cohost!!!

[@redsilverado76]

I tried Sahlen’s for the first time about six months ago. Best hot dog I have ever had. I have not bought any other brand since. I am a Sahlen’s apologist now.

[@kidwave1]

Sahlens natural casing weiners are the best hot dogs on Earth. None of the others can compare!

[@markcaff6586]

Zweigles hands down best on the planet still made like when founded in 1880 ... Sahlens is not even a close 2nd.

[@hcox1111]

Try the deli ham it is the best

[@majorhemroid]

If you ever get a chance to try Hill's Meats hot dogs, get some.

[@lakeracer8453]

I was really hoping you'd mention texture. Too many dogs offer little to no resistance when bitten, and for me that's a big detractor. I like to feel I'm eating meat, not tofu.

[@GoLakers3900]

Sushi has a nice snap in them.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Gotta love the snap

[@matthewhowe3727]

Koegels hot dogs have that snap.

[@TheCraftydevilSpeaks]

Yeah the cheap dogs are spongy as well as too salty.

[@tomfields3682]

In Rochester they call hot dogs "hots" You can buy red ones or white ones. The red hots use a courser grind of beef, thus a different texture than most other hot dogs.

[@wolfgangweimer737]

The last time I bought Hebrew National I thought I had dropped one and lost it between the kitchen and the BBQ. Nope they downsized the package from 7 to 6.I haven't bought them since. It's called 'SHRINKFLATION'.

[@ddmau7995]

That's the " Hebrew " doing his job !😂

[@joanbelmont5450]

They’re nasty anyway with lots of bone chips in them 🤢🤮

[@wolfgangweimer737]

@@joanbelmont5450 They're hot dogs,what did you expect Filet Mignon ?

[@kathleengivant-taylor2277]

@@wolfgangweimer737 lol

[@johnhawks5035]

And the buns are always packaged x8. What the heck?

[@josephleonelli6776]

😢Hebrew national

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I hear ya!

[@RWildekrav66]

Koegels hot dogs from Flint Mi , Vienna hot dogs from Chicago and Hoffey’s from Vegas are best I’ve ever tasted . With Koegels the No 1 choice

[@bobhughes9628]

From Flint Michigan, and the BEST!!! (Don't worry, they've ALWAYS had a separate water supply from that of the infamous Flint Water debacle) Their entire product line is outstanding.

[@jahyder1]

Koegel's is the best.

[@brentbragdon5825]

I live in Florida but every year I fly home and bring back at least $100 worth of koegels anybody who has ever had one says they're the best the viennas are we called Snap dogs there is a koegels truck that travels up and down i75 and comes close to where we live every year but the prices are about double what you can get in the store like Meijer's my friend from Chicago always said his favorite was Vienna but now that he had koegel he said they're better

[@Mark-pp7jy]

Grew up 25 miles west of Flint. Nothing better than a Koegel Vienna!

[@jaxj3626]

Koegels Vienna are my favorite as well.

[@gaberrs2331]

Buffalo NY love ❤️ Sahlens are amazing

[@FOGOcharcoal]

No argument here!

[@stephensano9156]

I have to get some in Albany and try them for sure!

[@pennasylvania]

Hi Buffalo, 🇮🇹ROCHESTER, NEW YORK🇺🇸 says, “HELLO” 👍🌭

[@ariesarethebest271]

Nice review video. For me, on this list Boar's Head hotdogs are the best for their flavor and texture. Boar's Head lamb casing hotdogs are even better and are the best hotdogs I've ever had. Even though you didn't review it, Feltman's hotdogs are really good flavor and texture wise because their hotdogs are in a lamb casing and I feel their regular size hotdogs are better than their jumbo ones. Hebrew National hotdogs are pretty good, nothing too special. Same for Nathan's hotdogs. They're good, but I feel they're over spiced. Another hotdog that wasn't in this review that I feel ppl overly hype up is the Costco hotdogs. The jumbo ones at least are ok but I don't care to much for their texture. Oscar Mayer and Ball Park are at the bottom for me. Both hotdogs aren't that good tasting and their textures are off putting, especially the texture of Ball Park. It's been years since I've had a Sabrett hotdog, can't remember if they're good or just ok to me and I've never had Sahlen's. Well, that was my two cents and some. Lol

[@riggioguitars]

Agreed…pork and beef Boar’s Head in the casing

[@MDK3192]

Vienna Beef?? Best Kosher?? Y'all NYs man some else 🤔

[@FOGOcharcoal]

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[@chacheekent8604]

I was checking out the 2nd contest and you mentioned the Hotdog I get shipped out of Chicago. That's Vienna All Beef Hot Dogs. It's an excellent dog. You should try it. Don't know if it will beat Sabretts but it's got to be close!!! Great Value guys!!! SMH.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

It's like we read your mind... check out this video--- kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3vGp5l5r9B9iMU

[@stephenalexander6721]

Bests hot dogs from Chicago are good too

[@charlesfinnegan7930]

I am from Chicago and I concur somewhat however Vienna dogs are meant to be boiled and served on steamed Rosen's buns with all the toppings. Vienna are a terrible grilling dog. For that I use Hebrew National or the local Bobak's natural.

[@chacheekent8604]

@@charlesfinnegan7930 Ahhh... Thank you for the information. I do boil my dogs but also like them fried/grilled and wondered if my hotdogs were past their sell-by date because they'd be dry, tough, and less palatable. I will only boil them in the future and will spread the word. When I have them shipped, I divvy them up between friends and family and I want them to enjoy them to the utmost. Again, thanks!!!

[@Ed_Franz]

Sahlens makes a damn good hotdog so no surprise it’s 2nd. I’m a little surprised they did so well skinless because they are truly known for that wonderful charred casing

[@christinewittmann1806]

A real Sahlen’s is pork and snaps because of the casing. You gotta try them!

[@tracyanne1548]

So true

[@markcaff6586]

Zweigles hands down best on the planet still made like when founded in 1880 ... Sahlens is not even a close 2nd.

[@ivoryfyall4231]

Sabrett's is my favorite!!! The best ever.... 🌭🌭Then comes Hebrews national. I have Hebrew national in my fridge now for my memorial day BBQ 😊😊😊

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Can't go wrong either way!

[@nygemma]

ditto

[@robertfridley280]

Sabretts hands down

[@Nok2rnal1]

Born and raised in Buffalo NY Sahlen's has been making hot dogs for 152 years they had to have learned something.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Oh, there's no doubt, they definitely know their stuff!

[@sahlenpackingco.2856]

You know it! Thanks spreading the Buffalove.

[@spinningbackspin]

Personally, I don't care much for a skinless hot dog. I like "skin-on", and a snappy bite. My favorite supermarket brand is Salens. Fun test.

[@gigglybeast]

It ought to be against the law to call skinless "hotdogs" hotdogs.

[@ShattyMcPants]

I very rarely buy skinless. It's always natural casing dogs. Ilike Nathan's, Sabrett's and Boar's head, but here in The Big Apple, I buy the foot longs from the Brooklyn hot dog co., I think they're about one of the only nc dogs here that are under 400 sodium

[@FOGOcharcoal]

It may be in some states already....

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I couldn't agree more!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I'll bet they're great too!

[@feelthatfeelthat]

Hot dogs are basically bologna

[@xsentrik1107]

I just stumbled across this guy's KZbin channel and I really like his personality and as a classically trained chef from a very snobby culinary institute which makes me better than everyone needing this, (I love sarcasm)I can tell you he's got some chops when it comes to cooking knowledge no food fun intended I'm going to subscribe!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Wow, thank you so much, that means the world.

[@brentslipp4570]

Keogels hotdogs are the best, Kayhem old Tyme hotdogs come in a close second. Both wildly expensive but well worth the price.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I enjoy Keogels and have never tried Kayhem Old Thyme Hotdogs. I put them on the list to try.

[@edwinlopez8559]

A fair test would have included the popular Angus hot dog in addition to the Ball Park.

[@ccoppola82]

I have no idea why this came up on my KZbin list but I can tell you, growing up in Buffalo means I grew up on Sahlens. A client of mine was a foreman at Sahlens and told me that the owner is VERY particular about the meat that goes into the hot dogs. He told me that he has personally seen the owner come down and throw meat off the line that wasn’t to his standards. So….Sahlens I can tell you is NOT “lips and a-holes”. Lol.

[@majesticpbjcat7707]

Sahlen's destroy anything else out there. They are THEE best. I live in Seattle now and we've been shipping Sahlen's out here every summer for 20 years now. Buffalo foods all the way. 👍

[@aeroman5239]

@@majesticpbjcat7707 I'm a Buffalo native living in Seattle for the past 10+ years, and I always order Sahlen's via their website in the Spring for the Summer barbeques. The natural casing Pork and Beef are always a hit.

[@majesticpbjcat7707]

@@aeroman5239 that's awesome! Yeah we're a little late this year but I should be ordering soon here. Can't wait to charcoal grill those bad boys up!

[@3383sabresfan]

The special Sahlen’s blend at Ted’s with the Weber’s horseradish mustard is the GOAT hot dog combo

[@majesticpbjcat7707]

@@3383sabresfan got the fridge stocked with Weber's right now. I can't have a Sahlen's without it! 🤣

[@paulmarcuzzo8554]

My wife and I love Sabretts smoked with pecan & apple wood. Those and a pan of baked beans smoked is one of our favorite meals

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I can't believe that I'm going to say this but now I want hot dogs again!

[@stephensano9156]

I believe the cooking method makes a big difference. Your sounds epic!

[@mikewinning3282]

Nathan's have been our go to hotdogs for years but now I'm definitely going to be trying other two in your top three for sure. If I can find them. Thanks for the info.

[@pearmainstudios3942]

Oh hell yes

[@riverman837]

I don't eat hot dogs much, but when I did, it was NATHAN'S or bust!

[@RichWolfson-nt2bw]

The Natural Casing Nathan's dogs are what mother nature intended us to eat! @@riverman837

[@karolschulz48]

Not exactly impartial still chewing hotdog 2 after taking drink and while looking at hotdog 3. There is never a time where it is obvious he swallowed the second one. Yeah is this supposed to be serious or a joke?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks for watching Karol!

[@johncantrell614]

Boars head , Hebrew national, sorbets, and Nathan’s for me. Boars head with the skins, or snappers as we called them are great on a really good chili dog.

[@davidbusco5813]

Hoffman from Syracuse, NY. Love the casings when they pop on the grill.

[@marilynmcfall7637]

Yay Syracuse and coneys

[@laurabryfogle7516]

My guesses would be Nathan's and Hebrew National. Now to watch and learn!!🌞 Awesome Thanks!!! Not sure is Sabretes is available in AZ, or even Sahleens, yet I will look for them!!👏

[@FernandoIfillRuiz]

I agree Nathan’s and Sabrett hot dogs are the best in my opinion.

[@guysalzmann9302]

Hebrew National (but all natural version).

[@bricedunn7300]

Hoffman hotdogs are the superior hot dog from NY state. Oh thanks for the like man. Your video popped up on my feed and I enjoyed it just sucks you had so many NY state made brands and Hoffman got left out. We personal sell Hoffman dogs when we do food events because we enjoy a dog with more pork in the blend.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hi Brice, welcome aboard! We used what they sell on the shelves down here in S Florida. I would have to check but I think that we used them in our part II hot dog video.

[@andrewtozzi7421]

You did not review Hoffmann’s in the 2n’d video. I cane here to see who liked them too.

[@brianmcmanus4690]

Zweigles...and yeah, hot dogs ain't raw, all fully cooked and I've eaten thousands that way. Cheers!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks Brian, I was definitely given some bad intel....

[@charliepearson1678]

We've been through this here at the house as well . ive tried all these brands with the exception of the Sahlens and Sabrets . our go to hot dog is believe it or not is .......dun dun daaaa is the Oscar Myers wieners . i like them cause they are very consistent in flavor and there a good price off the shelf . but we will be on the look out for the Sahlens . now let me say this.. to me hot dogs need to taste great BUT they all so need to be a reasonable price . Boars head may be a good dog but the price is ridiculously expensive at 9 buck a package so any dog that falls in to that price range would never make it home to our place . you said there no such thing as a bad hot dog out there ...yeah there is...them nasty Chicken and pork franks (what ever brand ) are an abomination and should never be allowed in a grocery store . any ways that's my 2 cents . enjoy fellow hot dog eaters

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I actually could not agree with you more, they can get quite pricey.

[@davidschaadt3460]

I agree,I buy them regularly. Also I'm going to look for Sabrets .

[@joepro3562]

Abominations?.........Bar S, absolutely horrible. I guess when they're only a dollar a pack you get what you pay for.

[@lancoschino731]

Kunzler 🌭

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Good stuff!

[@FuKnOveRkiLL]

My go to Dog is the Jumbo Hebrew Nationals followed by the mighty Sabrett. I'll have to see if I can find them Sahlens as I've never tried them before. Great review..thanks and Happy Independence Day ;)

[@deborahasher176]

I agree Hebrew National dinner franks are the hands down winner.

[@angusmcpherson]

@@deborahasher176 packed with sodium. One gram of salt in each 1/4 lb dog

[@jumpmaster407]

When I first started working in New York City in the early 70’s - I lived in Lyndhurst NJ and took the Erie Lackawanna to Hoboken to catch PATH to the Financial District. On the way home at night we arrived at Hoboken on PATH and walked up the stairs to the trains. Just as we got to the top of the stairs and turned right to catch the trains we would line up at the carry out window of the bar for a hot dog and a can of beer. The dogs were fried Schickhaus franks and in addition to normal condiments they had the tastiest hot pepper relish. Fantastic! The beer was Rheingold! What a memory!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I absolutely LOVE this story. I grew up in Hauppauge and would go to work with my Dad in Manhattan when he worked Saturdays. Right outside his building on Varick St there was a Sabrett hot dog stand that may have been the main reason that I liked going to work with him so much.

[@rtflone]

@@FOGOcharcoal Sabrett is up there with Nathans and Hebrew National - all good dogs

[@michaelmartinez9382]

Living in southern California, I can't find Sabrett's anywhere. Anyone know where I can get some????

[@rtflone]

@@michaelmartinez9382 Companies usually have a Where to Buy section on their website. If not, call or email Sabrett's customer service. I'm sure they an tell you. Good luck..

[@caesarfiorini1728]

The extra dry beer

[@scottwilson8039]

OK, so what's impressive about this is the skinless Sahlens came in second because the very best part of an ACTUAL Sahlens dog is the casing, the "snap" it gives is the best part of the dog. if you went with the skin on dog it would blow the others away..

[@billp4]

I like Boar's Head for this reason.

[@DWilliam1]

Yup, I hate skinless dogs. Most of those brands make dogs in casings. Should have done those.

[@pizzulo8111]

Every single one of those hotdogs you showed could be consumed right out of the package without "cooking" them.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You are correct, I was fed some misinformation

[@alk3myst]

I like Hebrew National now since Publix carries them for a good price in bulk. I am going to try Sabrett's side by side.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Nice! Let me know what results you come up with.

[@prtrinilan4357]

Sabretts are my favorite...but with the casing! Never tried Sahlen’s but I heard it has a snap to it, so I’ll probably like it!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You're going to love the new video we just released to day then....

[@DWilliam1]

You need to buy dogs with casings to get a snap.

[@1ronhall]

Captain, I hope this was a tasty test ….. I never had a Sabretts, (or seen them at a local grocery store) but I’ll keep my eyes open. For what it’s worth, I’m always pleasantly surprised at the yumminess of Costco’s beef hot dog ….. in any event, I hope it was a tasty treat!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I won't lie Ron, I rarely leave Costco without a hot dog!

[@1ronhall]

@@FOGOcharcoal that’s the way it should be!

[@vinceedwards3978]

I am lucky enough to have a Costco with an outdoor service. I lost my Costco meal in my second divorce!!!!

[@jeannettesolinsky3948]

You definitely need to try a Sabrett's hot dog. I grew up eating them and love them.

[@zayneunderwood1488]

Agreed very much so wholeheartedly I mentioned that we should give the Costco hot dog in honorable mention here because it's 100% beef and delicious.... 🌭🌭🌭🌭

[@orangecrush5512]

Hebrew national all day!

[@andrewshannon6359]

Hot dog rankings are always a hot topic between my friends and I…excellent video Ron!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Right on Andrew! It is funny how there are so many different favorites among people!

[@johnconway627]

Me to, what’s you think about Vienna beef

[@kenmore01]

Sadly, here in the west, I have never seen Sahlen's, Sabrette's or Boar's head at any supermarket. I like Hebrew national, but find them too salty. In fact, I find pretty much all hot dogs too salty. Nathan's, Oscar Meyer both seem okay to me (I expected more from Nathan's when I first saw them) and Ball park seem like generic hot dogs, not too exciting. We have "Dodger dogs" which are longer, but still pretty meh. To reduce the salt, I often boil them, but if I'm in the mood to grill them, I may soak them a couple hours first, to leach out some of the salt. I know hot dogs should have lots of flavor and should be simple, so this annoys me a bit. My favorite would probably be the ones with the least salt.

[@SoCalKevin]

I gotta agree that Hebrew national hot dogs are too salty! It’s not bad if you’re just eating one, but i usually eat 3-4 of the normal size ones as a meal every once in a long while.

[@markiskool]

A budget grocery store in my are carries Sahleens hot dogs. Never heard of them but thought I'd give them a try. You said yours were skinless but the ones I bought are not. Thought it was natural but turned out to be collagen casing. Absolutely love Sahleens hot dogs.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

That's awesome Mark, glad you liked them. They are SO good

[@rjwintl]

It’ Sahlen’s and they’re from my hometown , Buffalo , NY !!! … grew up on them … they’re even better on a wood campfire of mixed oak & hickory !!!

[@PrinceFiles]

You gotta be from Buffalo

[@orangecrush5512]

4:58 Yes. There is such a thing as a bad hot dog. Bar-S. lol

[@FOGOcharcoal]

LOL, that's what I hear

[@kenhetro6742]

Sahlen's are my favorite of all I've ever had!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

They were so good!

[@earlwright9715]

Never heard of them, and wouldn't be able to find them.

[@brittanyrowland6534]

This is the kind of premium content I come to youtube for 😁

[@FOGOcharcoal]

LOL, glad we could help!

[@MrYC21]

Yeah, this is awesome and it's all about Glizzy's😊.

[@Nyc12u]

Question?

[@maryloudelossantos1624]

Hotdogs, I find it salty.

[@Markinfilm]

The best are a small regional brand called Zwiegals from Western New York. Natural skin casing, all beef with no fillers. Top notch.

[@polyscroll]

Agree! I lived in Syracuse for nearly 5 years, and Zweigle's hot dogs were the absolute best for me, too. I received so many compliments on the hotdogs during cookouts and everyone wanted to know what brand they were so they could buy them too.

[@anolan8033]

Thank you!

[@TOPMOSTPOP]

There was a hot dog place Colonie Center in Albany in th 70's. It was STUNNING. I have tried find thname of that hot dog place never did.

[@Zorg1776]

​@TOPMOSTPOP That's interesting. I lived in Latham in the 90's. Troy had a couple classic places.

[@garyaugustus690]

Is Nathan's Famous still top tier..?

[@dfig722]

12 mins I'll never get back sry

[@michaelhagemann5999]

What was missing from your taste test were Vienna brand all beef hot dogs and Hoffy brand beef hot dogs. I had a hot dog at a friends house a month ago, it was an Oscar Mayer Angus beef hot dog, it was surprisingly good. Nathan's skinless and natural casing hot dogs taste different from each other. Sabrett, Vienna, Hoffy's, Nathan's and Boar's head all offer a natural casing hot dog version of their product.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

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[@josephdover198]

Yeah I have a feeling the one in this video that he said tasted like bologna was the Oscar Meyer. He said they were all beef but Oscar Meyer wieners are made with pork, chicken and beef. The supposed all beef is labeled beef franks. The Angus beef are fairly good. The reality is most hot dogs are made from all sorts of cuts. From head, feet, liver, fatty tissue, snout, lips, eyes, brain and so on.

[@robertfridley280]

Hoffy brand dogs are fillers and flavor. OM is ok but for my money, sorta bland. Just an opinion. By the way anymore. It’s a mad cow thing. They had to stop that in 1996-97. All brains are used as scape meats for make ups and soaps.

[@brunoperrault604]

You left the best brand out, Costcos!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You're right!

[@bloodgain]

I stumbled on Sahlen's not that long ago, and they're really great. I've seen but haven't tried Sabrett, but now I'll have to!

[@kidwave1]

Sahlens natural casing weiners are the best hot dogs on Earth. None of the others can compare!

[@bassAssassin187]

@@kidwave1 Try Hoffman's if you haven't. I think you're mind will change. Publix has them if your in the south or order them. They are from upstate NY

[@Nuttyirishman85]

Get your hands on some Jordan’s red hots. They only sell them in Maine, but you can get them online.

[@femsplainer]

Barely 2 minutes in and you've already lost me. Most hot dogs are 100% pre-cooked, and it says it right on the package. Very few hot dogs are not pre-cooked because it is a necessary step to get that homogeneous texture. If you didn't pre-cook them, then the fats and meats would separate even with emulsifiers and you'd end up with something closer to a sausage than a hot dog.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yep, you are correct. My bad

[@charles-y2z6c]

True, but I would still cook them. Lets face it, hot dogs are garbage scrap meats and chemicals. On second thought, don't eat them at all.

[@bigboppa6804]

@@charles-y2z6c WTF !!! Are you saying that their not made with Great Cuts of Meat...I'm Shocked just SHOCKED I SAY 😁✌️😆

[@charles-y2z6c]

@@bigboppa6804 Well, Yesterday I didn't even take my own advice, 4th of July BBQ, couldn't resist.

[@bigboppa6804]

@@charles-y2z6c That what Family, Friends ,Games , & Modelo Beer do ! The Pressure is to much to bear ...Good luck in these Tumultuous times. Cheers !

[@waydegardner7373]

I’ve had most of these hot dogs however any review that doesn’t include Vienna Beef is missing a market leader. On the other hand Sahlen’s recently showed up in our local grocer. Very impressed.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I do love me a good Vienna Beef dog, that's for sure. I didn't think they'd be as good grilled though. Your thoughts?

[@waydegardner7373]

@@FOGOcharcoal a VB skinless 8/1 probably a good option. I don’t think many natural casing dogs do as well in the grill or chared. Still, nice presentation. 👍

[@willybones3890]

You mean those 6.00+ a pack from Chicago beef dogs? Too expensive. Dietz and Watson just as good and a buck cheaper. Same with Boars Head.

[@JuannyRum23]

Vienna is my favorite, but sadly.a couple of your tested brands are not available in my market....chicago. Ill keep looking though

[@rookmaster7502]

I don't think I've ever seen Vienna Beef in the stores over here on the East Coast.

[@wrektum]

Growing up in Western New York (Buffalo area) we would eat Sahlens hot dogs charcoal grilled at Ted's Hotdogs. So delicious. Cool video

[@SuV33358]

Yep, and your neighbors here in Rochester love our Zweigles red and white dogs

[@wendull811]

@@SuV33358 finally another rational person

[@randyw.9916]

Koegel’s Viennas are better than all of these but they are not a national brand and are primarily sold in Michigan.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I just got some, I can’t wait to try!

[@lenny1680]

Any love for Koegels (skinless or vienna) out there? I had never tried them but ordered a bunch from Amazon. Very good. Armour used to make a decent dog but I have not seen them in a while.

[@gtrdude6]

I recently had a Hebrew National and I loved it. Another delicious one not featured is the Jumbo Juicy dog.

[@joelp5093]

I'm from the Buffalo area, Sahlen's used to be amazing back when they were a regional brand. Their quality has taken a massive nosedive since they've expanded.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks for the info!

[@jloobie5207]

Thumann's hot dogs are the best and you dont even have them here! Your WRONG!

[@russellkeeling4387]

A friend had to go to hot dog school before he could become a Boy Scout leader. He told me to always remember that grain expands when you cook it and meat shrinks. So hot dogs that plump when you cook them are grain. I can buy grain at the feed store much cheaper than in a package of hot dogs.

[@Myndfuxx]

ballparks expand ...

[@kevin7151]

Really good and colorful segment. I would like for you to do one on natural casing hot dogs. IMHO they kick ass versus regular hot dogs. Sabrett, Nathans, Boars head, etc. are all good and are far superior than their manufactured (and subsequently stripped) casing hot dogs. They actually split on the grill and have a snap when you bite into them.

[@randomhuman19]

Agree. Cant do it unless they have natural casing. Best I can find are the Boars Head and the Fork in the Road at Whole Foods

[@lescobrandon3047]

I’m from NY and you are correct Kevin. Other brands mostly from flyover territories are like and taste like baloney. Of course he was where tropical trees are in the background so that’s probably why the tester guy was surprised.

[@kevin7151]

@@lescobrandon3047 Likewise, am from NY too. Born in Brooklyn, grew up in Queens and now live in Nassau county. Some of the best hot dogs in the nation are right where we live

[@lescobrandon3047]

@@kevin7151 - Me too, kinda! Born in Manhattan, raised in Brooklyn and live since 1946 in Nassau County. from the web: “What origin does the word hot dog come from? The term “hot dog” was coined in 1901 in New York City at the Polo Grounds, home field at various times for both the New York Yankees and the Giants. On a chilly April day, concessionaire Harry Stevens (the company he founded is still in business) was losing money trying to sell ice cream and cold soda.

[@steveloyet3205]

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[@jerseypete44]

I have never seen any hot dog comparison include Vienna Beef, Thumann's, or Schickhaus, which may be the best hot dogs over all.

[@mikepedersen9520]

Because ive never heard of those types. My guess is you choose the nost popular brands . Cant do all dogs in one video

[@bdwilcox]

Yeah, I was looking for the Schickhaus and Thumann's as well. Never had Vienna Beef but now I'm intrigued.

[@zurekmatt]

Once I saw you were missing Vienna Beef, I realized that you wouldn't find the BEST hot dog :)

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Don't worry, I found it. Here is a video you will like... kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3vGp5l5r9B9iMUsi=AoYEdyevbpjoG7Aq

[@roopan1968]

Snap-O-Razzo hotdogs are the best but a bit expensive with shipping, but I highly recommend them. A nice treat every once in a while. As for supermarket dogs, Natural Casing Sabrett's are hard to beat. Nathan's Bigger than the Bun is a very close second.