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

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@mitchellcox1912]

I had fun watching. I love eating hotdogs with friends and family. Everyone has fun and talks about good times.

[@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...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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..?

[@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..

[@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!

[@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.

[@user-et5ss5to7u]

They are baloney shaped like hotdogs

[@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.

[@davidclair8767]

Hey Ron !! great job bro ! Kudos from Flagler Beach ! DC

[@FOGOcharcoal]

My man Dave!!! I hope all is well my friend!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@markgally731]

Crazy, ran across the channel and saw Fogo.... that's my go to charcoal, love it !! I stuck around for your hotdog challenge. Im glad I did.. very interesting. I always thought Oscar Mayer was a Philly hotdog because i always see the bun and dog truck driving around lol. Anyways, great job and from what I've seen below... you did a great job ! Thanks

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Well thanks Mark! WE really appreciate you. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and we love that you love FOGO!

[@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!

[@thseed7]

Love this. You not changing your mind makes me feel more confident about the final rankings. Great job

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Honestly, I was pretty surprised. It built my belief that I was right the first time too

[@KateBates22zabu]

@@FOGOcharcoal say hello to Roseanne Barr for me. How long you been married? 🌭

[@brightestfuture]

Awesome to see Ron doing his thing!!!!!!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Well thank you so much. Who is this?

[@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.

[@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.

[@RemarkablyAverageJane]

Wow! Being that someone so impressive is that impressed, I subscribed to his channel! 🤭

[@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.

[@dontwantnospam]

Vienna forever

[@fredkraus9180]

Weiner comes from Vienna Austria

[@dustydean56]

I always go back to the Ball Park beef. They never disappoint.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Did you say NEVER or ALWAYS?

[@paulrudolph6119]

😂😂😂😂 dood

[@rtflone]

@@FOGOcharcoal LOL... If they never disappoint why does he stray?

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@edsalinas9996]

I can't get nor would I know where to find the first two, but Nathan's is always my go to. I approve of this test.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

We are glad you approve!

[@blackwaterdogs4256]

Sabrett`s has always been at the top of my list also....I usually consume a couple a week. Thanks for sharing !

[@markdeferrari9855]

I did the same test 15yrs ago. Sabrett came in first place, and still is today!

[@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

[@samsacre]

Stumbled on this now I am a sub! Been cooking on a Weber smoky Joe, my whole life!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Excellent, welcome aboard

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

i love this. i worked in concessions in an arena over 20 years ago. We had a deal with a supplier out of Quebec but it did not stop Wiener makers from all across Canada and the upper US states sending us cases to sample . I can say that I have tried more brands of wieners than anyone i know over a 7 year period working there .

[@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

[@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

[@stebstebanesier6205]

I'm glad I watched this, because I had always thought that the "BEST Hot Dog Ever," would have been a personal preference thing. Now I know that I should take ol Ron's advice.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

LOL, just one mans opinion. I am right though. LOLOL Thanks for tuning in!

[@edr.3229]

I love my Deitz and Watson hot dogs and sausages. Made right here in Philly.👍👍👍

[@stacks4943]

Great Video..! Thanks for opening my eyes..! 👍 NOW… Try this same test with a few kids doing the taste test. Wonder how different the results will be. Cheers

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Ahhh, now that just may bring a whole different set of results!

[@russellgrimes3491]

Kids prefer cheap hot dogs to all beef. Sabrett would lose to the likes of Armour or Bar S

[@sandralee8855]

I'm 53 and the best I've ever ate are the Hebrew National ...they're so good I eat kraut and mustard on them with mashed potatoes and corn on the side...anyway you make them they're delicious...I usually put a small amount of water in a skillet and heat them up that way ....the microwave doesn't do any frank justice...

[@davidvalens3337]

Where do you get Hebrew national from?

[@sandralee8855]

@@davidvalens3337 Walmart carries them

[@hertzair1186]

@@davidvalens3337 get the jumbo size Hebrew Nationals….4 to a pack…they seem to have even better flavor than the smaller HN’s…

[@luisalbertodiazdiaz5348]

Este video crece y crece porque es muy bueno. Gracias FOGO por tanto amor 💘

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You are welcome and thank you for always watching!

[@mikecarducci1332]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video Capt. Ron. Never heard of Sabretts but will definitely try them. Being born and raised in Buffalo, NY we are very fond of our Sahlens hot dogs. However, I have recently been introduced to Hoffman's from Syracuse, NY....omg a must try dog!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Right on!

[@rdberg1957]

I see them all over New York City. Vendors sell them in Central Park. At least they did in 2017 when last I visited.

[@smflyboy]

Great video! Are there stores that sell Sabrett and Sahlens or did you have to buy them online? Thx!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

We have stores here that sell them but I have since found out that they're not available everywhere.

[@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

[@Tom-jf4vg]

Great demonstration. I'm from Buffalo, ny, and I can say sahlens is a great one. Keep up the great job. Now I got to go hot dogs are ready

[@Snidely7]

The three you picked are very good. My all-time favorite is Best Provision out of Newark, NJ, but they're hard to get elsewhere.

[@matthewgreener9423]

Wow, I came for this comment! I now live far away from Essex county, and tried to order a case, to no avail... I think Dickie Dee's uses Best Provisions

[@charlesgrybosky1916]

Hot dogs having been one of my favorite foods since childhood, this is the video I did not know I needed.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

LOL, I am just glad we could fill that spot...

[@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.

[@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!

[@Frank-is9ke]

Just saw your video!... Awesome! Iam having hotdogs today! Thank you!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Have fun!

[@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.

[@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...

[@maryloudelossantos1624]

Thank you! Unfortunately, none of these 3 hotdogs are in the grocery stores where I do my shopping.

[@trublu9200]

Your final two favorite were both called the second to the last one. Brilliant.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thank you

[@Koji-888]

It’s fun. I get tongue tied too. Happy hot dogs. 🥰

[@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 ...

[@kenmarelove9176]

Sabretts are my favorites but only with the skin on, the SNAP is where it's AT, lol. Subbed!

[@deborahgoulekas71]

F70 … Enjoyed this video! Now I know which hotdogs to choose!

[@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

[@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!

[@keithmelton4570]

Here on the west coast it’s Casper’s hot dogs. “The dog that snaps back.” In Northern California you can buy them at Costco.

[@stevewright2972]

I ate "Hebrew National" Hot Dogs for years until I tried "Nathan's Famous" Hot Dogs and never looked back. I'm going to try the two on your Top Three next.

[@davidbusco5813]

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

[@marilynmcfall7637]

Yay Syracuse and coneys

[@honestbabel6321]

Watching this, I want to be invited over for lunch immediately. “Dogs” are so good grilled! Best on a stick over an open camp fire in my opinion. Some of the best dogs I’ve had were the wrinkled kind. Not sure why. I brown mine briefly in a pan then toss into boiling water. I get that char skin but the boiling helps to reduce too much richness especially if going condiment free. Fun vid! Some brands I haven’t heard of too. Happy summer hot dogging everyone! ☀️

[@Mr.Smith101]

Have you tried "overcooking" them on a weenie walker? Once they are wrinkled they are delicious!

[@GoLakers3900]

You boil your hot dogs? You've been living on a camp site a little too long. You don't boil hot dogs, you grill them.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

If you ever find yourself in Coral Springs, Fl, you are invited!

[@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649]

Buns can be improved upon by covering with damp paper towel and micrwaved for 20-30 seconds to moisten/soften up. Otherwise slathered with butter and given light browning/char on grill.

[@luisalbertodiazdiaz5348]

Felicidades Ron tu video ya es millonario. Muchas Bendiciones 😘 🙏 🙌

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Muchas Muchas Gracias. Siempre apreciamos todo su apoyo....

[@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.

[@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

[@pamelavan2075]

I got Parkview hot dogs. From Aldi's are they good?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I have never tasted them.

[@argon5806]

Nathans was my go to now I have to try the others cant wait

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Let me know!

[@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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[@stm0041]

Great video Ron! Sabrett's has always been my favorite especially when I have some of their "Onions in Sauce" to top them with. Have to say that I recently put some Nathan's 1/4 pound dogs on my egg and thought they were a bit better.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I wouldn't say no to either. I made another video with NY vs Chicago. Sabrett with onion sauce, kraut and spicy mustard....yum!!!

[@joycehwys]

I just bought Sabrett which I grilled. It is said to be #1 on goggle. I'll have to try Sahlens next. Hot dogs now a days just don't taste like they use to. Great show.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I could not agree more Joy. They definitely do taste different these days

[@joycehwys]

@@FOGOcharcoal I thought it was just me. Thanks

[@ChrisTopheRaz]

That’s pretty cool my grandparents used to own a Sabrette truck back in New York before moving to Arizona to open Italian restaurants. It’s too bad you can’t get Sabrette in stores here in AZ.

[@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.

[@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

[@reyvinolemusic]

Awesome video 😂

[@pocketnunu]

I lived in NYC a long time ago, for about 5 yrs, and my favorite hot dog was from any Sabrett's hot dog wagon, with sauerkraut!

[@bheyward11]

Great review, we all love hot dogs but some are more flavor and taste better than others. Thanks for the review.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks for watching!

[@JxT1957]

i agree Sabrett is the best, especially when its topped New York style with Sabrett cooked onions, mustard and sauerkraut. The natural casing Sabretts are the best but harder to find, most the ones found in the grocery store are skinless Sabretts.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You are speaking my language!

[@wendull811]

Zweigles Hotdogs pop open style all I got to say.

[@johnmorin2371]

Good video, I just went out and bought some Sabrett Hot Dogs and another brand calle Applegate. Have never tried either one so I will let you know. Also, Costco Kirkland brand hot dogs...yummy!!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hope you enjoy! Oh yeah, those Costco dogs!!!

[@doggovision8765]

The Kirklands are very good.

[@ericmiller310]

I love the test, Actually, there are 5 ways to cook a hot dog. I put them in this order: 1) grill 2) fried 3) boiled 4) microwave 5) air fried. The last 2 being questionable because of the unknown ranking. I liked the survey. I had ball park, but I'm a Nathan' s guy. I'm willing to do my own taste test and give my results. Until next time, chow down!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I like your order!

[@CptnRon302]

This was such a fun test to do and I was quite surprised by the outcome!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes sir, we really enjoyed this one as well!

[@vicvillareal6359]

I am so enthralled by hot dogs and have been so for the last 30 years. I was a Nypd cop who would always have a foot post on st marks place in the village in nyc as punishment for one thing or another. I didn’t mind wandering around my post in the village. Lots of weirdos and something always going on to make the night interesting. There was a business called “Greys papaya” they would sell 2 dogs grilled and a whipped papaya drink(other flavors too) for 2.50 at the time. They were open 24 hours and always had a line out the door. I studied this business for years and on many occasions would see them get their deliveries of sabrett’s hot dogs by the case load from a refrigerated struck. Hand truck load after load would go into the store and into a walk-in box downstairs. My entrepreneurial self was always thinking of setting a business up following their model but naturally under a different name somewhere else - in the right place. I was always discouraged by my wife and kids that are health conscious. They would say that hot dogs are a food of the past and people don’t want that anymore. BUT THEY ARE WRONG !!! I am pushing 60 and still thinking about this business with Sabrett’s hot dogs. I will do this before I die. Your video just reinforced and added validity to my ambitious dream. Unfortunately the prices have skyrocket on the hot dogs and virtually everything else , so that is a bummer. Thanks again for the video.

[@iAmToDd6691]

You should try Black Bear beef franks. They’re a bit bigger and different than the bigger brand hotdogs and they snap when you bite into them. They’re all bundled together in the packaging like they’re from a deli and connected at the ends. Good stuff. Out of the ones on your list, I think I like Sabrett the best, then Hebrew National and then Nathan’s, but there’s also a couple on here I’ve never tried.

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

That snap is because they have a natural casing. Nathan’s also makes hot dogs like that although these he has in this video are not. I prefer the natural casing also.

[@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.

[@REGLeaf]

I live in the west & have never seen Sabrett's brand. I'm going on the internet & order several packages ASAP! Sounds yummy. I also really love Gulden's Spicy Brown Mustard‼️

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hope you enjoy

[@757boing]

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 🤢🤮

[@757boing]

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

[@kathleengivant-taylor2277]

@@757boing lol

[@johnhawks5035]

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

[@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! 🤣

[@ginawiggles918]

I live in So Cal & while I'm not familiar with a couple of those brands my go-to 'grocery store' dogs are the Jumbo Nathans either with mustard & grilled onions or as a chili dog. Sometimes I buy the Dietz & Watson white ones...they may be called Brätwurst. I grill them then put them on a good deli roll, add German mustard and grilled onions....just the way I enjoyed them from carts on the streets of Salzburg. Anything from a German butcher is going to be pretty tasty. Wish there was one near me. 🌭

[@sharonlefante2504]

Sabretts are our favorite. Guests always rave about the hot dogs. One time for a cookout, I made equal numbers of hot dogs and hamburgers, and all the hot dogs were eaten .

[@samanthashine4506]

Last week I made tri color slaw and packed it onto Nathan's dogs with spicy brown mustard on brioche buns. Super delicious!

[@MYJ61]

I discover that my favorite is the Dietz and Watson dogs in a natural casing. The seasoning, and the addictive casing snap won me over.

[@HappyBuddhaBoyd]

another TINY brand that 99.99% of America has never heard of.

[@patrickodonnell6765]

All of the Delaware Valley/ Tri State area knows about Dietz & Watson. Very good dogs

[@scottbartlett1211]

Love those dogs too, i can find them at a few stores here in NC

[@sirtango1]

It’s 1:45am here and after watching I have to have a hot dog! I can never find foot long hot dogs or buns at my local grocery stores.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Middle of the night hot dogs are the best

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

Glad I found this channel 😊love me a good hot dog 🌭 😊

[@FOGOcharcoal]

We are glad too! Welcome aboard

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@barbara1409]

Hahaha, you forgot Hummels, made in New Haven near me. The natural casing dogs are just heavenly. Perfect snap and luscious flavor..

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Oh Barbara, I have since had some and yes, they are tasty!