The Best And Worst Hot Dogs To Buy At The Grocery Store

[@MashedFood]

What do you consider to be the ultimate hot dog?

[@roxymanasquan9087]

Thumann's

[@niceone8254]

A dog thats over heating in the hot sun

[@richardd6669]

Sabrett are the best by far. You can grill them, steam them and Dirty Dog boil them . They hold up like a champ and keep a snap.

[@oklahomaisok]

Uncured bison dogs (no nitrates or other chemicals), they are sold frozen usually at health food stores, uncured beef hot dogs next best

[@TheBlindingwhite]

Ones that I make myself.

[@lulzPIE]

I love how they keep complaining about nutritional facts. If you’re eating a hotdog, you don’t care about nutrition.

[@midimancb1]

You folks are missing the absolute best hotdog by far. It's the Zenner brand Coney dogs made in Portland, Or. They come in regular and foot-long size. Absolutely the best taste.Look em up

[@MrLaughingcorpse]

You should care about everything you eat. If you saw the foods people buy and what condition they are in like I can, you will care.

[@ApartmentKing66]

Yeah, like that ship has sailed.

[@frankthetank1369]

Franks & beans.

[@aliciamangar1513]

@@frankthetank1369 yes the best isn't always the most expensive either. Hot dogs are the Crap meats from all the other Stuff the can't do much with. Lots of Salts and Preservatives in them. Not the Best Choice in Meats, but on a Hot day they are the Best. Yummy Pork and Beans, OH how l remember them as a kid and loved them. Best cheap meal ever.

[@MrSikkayou]

Honorable mention: Costco's Kirkland hotdogs from their food court. Consistent quality, 100% beef, warm sesame seed bun, served in under a minute, soda included all for $1.50.

[@grouchydude3448]

yEP, was about to mention kirkland Costco dogs. i usually buy a pack or Nathan's which is also sold at Cotco

[@mikec.1981]

Don't forget the long lost polish dogs...

[@Mardasee]

Kirkland hotdogs are indeed good. I buy Hebrew National though because the dogs can be separated after freezing.

[@VABee59]

I agree. We buy the Kirkland hot dogs in a three bag with 12 in each! Best ever!

[@UrsahSolar]

Another honorable mention: Member's Mark quarter pound frank.

[@Shauma_llama]

Hebrew National and Nathan's are the best two we've found, totally agree here.

[@harveylattray730]

I agree with you I grew up on them.

[@SeamusAndrewMurphy]

Boar's Head Knockwurst are a great hot dog alternative. Slather the bun with sauerkraut, onions, mustard, relish, ketchup, and a good beer on the side and you will be in heaven, or at least, my heaven.

[@kevinkane5911]

Vienna is Chicago's famous dog. They bought David Berg Co. that used to have a lock on the stadium sales, not available retail. Both have a flavor unmatched compared to others, but similar to Nathan's and HN. Unforuntately, they are made in Chicago. The "corruption premiun" makes them the most expensive, anywhere.

[@PacTel54321]

How 'bout a Nathan's on a Hawaiian hot dog bun with spicy mustard? Its the BEST!

[@rafaelguzman5799]

Hebrew Nats. The real best.

[@cmwHisArtist]

I buy Hebrew National because I think they wouldn’t put anything nasty in them. And they’re tasty.

[@lorraineayres5724]

You're right. They are kosher beef hot dogs.

[@davidwilliamson2341]

I've eaten Hebrew nationals 3 times guess something in it I'm allergic to I've thrown up all 3 times I've eaten them!!!

[@7389]

I always buy Hebrew franks, I love them. I have a mini old fashioned hot dog roller/cooker and they come out great every time.

[@Bisonzilla]

Also, I don't cook my hot dogs in the microwave, I either boil or grill them.

[@themightyparthos]

Grill or steam, but yeah no microwave;e.

[@dougs7367]

I cook them in a toaster oven or air fryer.. tastes alomost like grilled but much faster. And you can get them slightly burned like I like them

[@RealMacJones]

boiling is a disgrace

[@ladennayoung2939]

@@RealMacJones He said he made them how he like to, and he have a right to do that. Smh.

[@pst702]

Same here...never gave microwaving hotdogs a thought...was raised boiling or grilling them.

[@pepperco100]

My mom had to feed a family on a tight budget. We ate Bar-S, and thought it delicious -- not knowing other brands.

[@armybeef68]

We were so poor we had a black and white package that just said Hot Dogs.

[@pepperco100]

@Steve Guard lol

[@thurstonpowell8687]

given the choice Bar-S or a lard sandwich the choice is clear

[@seizod]

You are right and we should be thankful for all our food. From a strictly culinary perspective, I find Bar S to have a kind of funky, livery flavor, are greasy and the ends explode when cooked. That said, if you're hungry, they are delicious. Edit: I just had the Bar S all beef dogs in the microwave and they were good for being cooked in a microwave. All beef was greasy but good.

[@pepperco100]

@@seizod I don't buy Bar S nowadays. As a kid, it was the only brand I knew -- so there was no comparison to other brands. Yes, they were delicious with my mom's homemade chili.

[@Thedominator-tr2su]

The bar-s hot dogs are my go to fishing bait. A package of 8 at my local Walmart is $1.08. I use them to catch bait for bass

[@brendamcallister5074]

They are the hot dog with less salt, something like 430 salt

[@patt693]

😂😂😂

[@melissacooper8724]

Do the fish like them?

[@Thedominator-tr2su]

@@melissacooper8724 don’t know don’t care. They work and that’s what matters

[@georgelevin6134]

They are now over $4.00 thanks to Joe and Kamala

[@tripjet999]

..."when your hot dog shrinks..." Sounds like a personal problem.

[@gran_turismo_fan]

Lol 😆

[@nancyblair9862]

TOO funny!😅😂🤣😂😅😂🤣

[@NickC1966]

Thats what she said.

[@lonewolf277]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@winddmmy]

there's a pill for that.

[@Link1603]

There was 5 of us,2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.Our stove was fueled by wood and it was the heater for the house.We shared clothes and shoes,we bathed together as kids.We got an air conditioner my senior year in high school.Omg it made such a difference,we had Bar S hot dogs a lot.To be fair at least 2 times a week and we used loaf of bread not buns.Those cheap hot dogs filled our bellies up,we shared a bed and a large comforter.We made it just fine eating those unwanted hot dogs.I count my blessings that BAR S existed and was so affordable.

[@emmalouie1663]

100%

[@williamfreeman6935]

👍

[@donaldaltman4764]

I worked in the meat processing for 30 yrs Smithfield Foods The best hot dog out there is by far Hebrew National made out of lean kosher cuts When other companies usually are made out of emulsified beef hearts with more additives than you want to know about

[@mikewrasman5103]

Oh, yes. Hebrew National is the gold standard of hot dogs!

[@christinehutchins123]

They’re kosher..

[@48grizzly]

My dad was a foreman in an Oscar Mayer meat plant in the 1950s. He would NOT eat a hot dog ....and told us Why. It stuck with me for life . I'm 75 yrs old and carry on his tradition.

[@rosameryrojas-delcerro1059]

We just use regular sausages. I got beyond "hot dogs" when I was about 12.

[@stupadasso5023]

My wife worked in a ham making plant…..used to love ham, after I heard her story about it being made, no more….we try to avoid processed meat nowadays but I like sausage with my eggs for breakfast. Probably worse than the ham 😂

[@Pitbullempirek]

What did he say?

[@rosegombos2120]

Hot dogs made.of snouts and lips

[@calebbryson-tt3ti]

so you just gonna set us up and then leave us hangin my man? What he said?

[@roxymanasquan9087]

There's a brand I had growing up in NJ: Thumanns. Once you've had a Thumann's beef/pork hot dog in natural casing, you'll never want to eat another brand again. No additives/preservatives/dyes. You get them in a 5 lb package all connected to each other-- just like in the old cartoons! And they plump up & crack open when you grill them-- the better to stuff with cheese or jalepenos or whatever you want to. So glad I found a distributer out here in TX. It just wouldn't be summer without them!

[@susiebear3316]

please tell me WHERE?

[@roxymanasquan9087]

@@susiebear3316 She's in Dallas, but I can't find the info right now. It's in our receipts-- which my husband has filed in a system totally undecipherable to me- LOL! I'll ask him where it is when he gets home from work tonight.

[@ggyates]

Thumann is the best. They make all their stuff in Carlstadt NJ, 2 miles from my house

[@Gronko659]

Totally agree invite me to next barbecue 😋

[@maverickxt]

THE BEST HOT DOG IS THE ONE YOU LIKE

[@sg2823]

You know that is the most truth to be told!

[@whaynnaaraugo3316]

Yess

[@armanflint]

Wrong!!! The best hot dog is the one EVERYBODY likes.

[@susiebear3316]

@@armanflint then that would be none

[@drewgrows7765]

That's what she said🤣

[@marstar2777]

Vienna all beef hot dogs are the best! The Chicago dog!

[@stevensenlacere1619]

dazzo's dog house across from the high school i went to served only these, i would get two on my walk home from school. they're still there and good as ever a little on the pricey side though.

[@v.gorski3050]

Vienna is a company in Chicago, IL. I know they are sold also in Wisconsin, but you would do better contacting the company in Chicago and ask about distribution.

[@georgeboyer8158]

@@stevensenlacere1619 what's up with Chicago and ketchup on a hot dog? My attitude is simple...I bought it and I'll dress it any way I want it. Apparently Chicagoans think differently.

[@90900199]

Hot Dog Heaven in Orlando,Fl. has Chicago Vienna Hot Dogs! Family came from Chicago and I go there for the past 15 years and Chicago Beef sandwiches!

[@gearswitch8193]

Hell no they're not they taste like spam which are both disgusting

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

As a kid, my family never ate out. Absolutely never, because we couldn't afford it. Mom's "go to" fast meal was a couple of cans of chili with a package of hotdogs cut up into the chili, served over a slice of bread with chopped onions on top. I usually prefer Nathan's or Hebrew National hot dogs, but the price seemed high for something to chop into canned chili during Covid. Aldi has a pack of 8 hotdogs for 95 cents that are marked "original" that actually taste like 1960's hot dogs. Definitely better than anything I've bought from Oscar Meyer in decafes.

[@rickreeve1246]

and the next day at school all the kids shyed away from u because of the terrible smell in the air ppphhhhaaaarrrrtttssss😜😜

[@f.e.mccole8094]

I am in my 90's and still make a meal out of a Nathan and chili from a can over a hot dog bun. Too much work to dice some onion, but it's good if you do. Sometimes sour cream if I have some left.

[@rickreeve1246]

yeah😀

[@gasstationsushi7191]

you were livin large. my mom's "go to" was baby food sandwiches.

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

@@rickreeve1246 We were poor, but dental hygiene was mandatory.

[@danicegewiss862]

Kirkland brand! Nathan's is okay, but for the price, I'm not impressed when Kirkland offers high quality for less.

[@mikek4443]

Without a doubt

[@jorhay1]

AND WE HAVE A WINNER!

[@jemey6]

They forgot the absolute best hotdog “Vienna Beef”! Da Best!

[@lloydkline6946]

They are expensive, but taste great

[@tbokios2]

Yep. Why is Vienna beef not on this?

[@BigPapiCB79]

They're only big in Chicago!

[@gavanhillebold3131]

jemey6 Daisy Dogs are great only in Chicago area I think,

[@a.f.7246]

Yes. They did not include Vienna hot dogs. 100%beef

[@murrayseratt8589]

My wife visited her daughter in Chicago, and was introduced to Parkview hotdogs. She found a local grocery that sometimes has them. I finally tried them, and I think they're the best hotdog I've every had. They are uncured, and delicious.

[@bigzkahuna2799]

Aldi

[@VG-rj8pn]

Uncured? What's that mean?

[@cgirl111]

@@VG-rj8pn Uncured means no added nitrate. Same with bacon.

[@bartman1238]

Vienna is offical Chicago hot dog

[@f.e.mccole8094]

@@VG-rj8pn Uncured? No chemicals.

[@CharleneMCox]

Hebrew National and Nathan’s are my total favs! About time I got something right!👍🏼😎

[@ThomasMackay-i8h]

Me too.

[@russellkeeling9712]

A fellow I know who was involved with the Boy Scouts for a long time went to hot dog school, yep it's a real thing, and he told me something to always remember about hot dogs. Meat shrinks when you cook it and grain expands when you cook it. If you like meat hotdogs remember this.

[@leemoore9933]

Costco dogs are excellent.

[@paulpower7018]

Hey who likes to cut up cooked hotdogs and mix them with Beans ? I love them with Bush beans the best.

[@logankincade661]

Beanie Weinnies !!!!!!!!! The Best !!!!!!!!

[@georgerebovich3758]

Yup. But I put the hotdog in a roll and then add the Bush beans.

[@constancejenkins3867]

My Brother from another Mother

[@kelleenmurray1689]

Sheldon likes them n spaghetti 🤔🤔🤔

[@melissag834]

ORIGINAL BUSHES BAKED BEANS WITH HOTDOGS ARE Y E S!!!!!

[@JxT1957]

New York City Sabrett hot dogs are the best topped with the usual mustard, cooked onions and sauerkraut

[@audreybooth9406]

I agree but why did they stop Natural Casings?

[@chiconva]

I agree they are fantastic hotdogs I especially like the hot sausage Sabretts.

[@chiconva]

BJ’s wholesale club carries Sabretts and also Dietz and Watson I made a comparison with both of them. To me Sabretts taste better.

[@JxT1957]

@@audreybooth9406 The natural casings are the best ones, they still make them according to their site. They make both.

[@beemocha]

Yesss

[@dgriffin6074]

Great review. Regarding lack of taste, my wife and I have noticed recently how ground beef, not uncommonly, has no taste whatsoever e.g. hamburgers grilled outside. That experience has led me to wonder if fillers with no are being mixed into the ground beef. Historically there was a time when things like sawdust or chalk were put into meat to increase profit margin.

[@jacksmith-vs4ct]

unlikely they would be sued into oblivion for putting filler in without it showing up on the label due to the potential for allergies probably try a ground beef with more fat or a better brand though also if you got covid it can mess up your sense of taste for a long time though it does slowly fade.

[@newelllondon724]

Find a supermarket like Cubs Food, that takes their cut meat trimmings and still grind them daily or so into 80/20 hamburger

[@rvovum]

@dgriffin6074 -- I am with you there as I have noticed the same with hamburger. It doesn't seem to matter what percentage ratio one gets or what store it comes from -- it is beyond bland. The consistency seems different, as well. It's also across many other items of various categories are lacking flavor or taste completely different. Ever since "rona" (especially), quality has dramatically dropped. It's not just food either, but that is the one that bothers me the most as it's something we have to consume to live.

[@cindystrachan8566]

When you’re in the upper Midwest and can find them, try a Koegel’s Vienna. No finer dog on the market. And Kowalski makes a killer one, too. (BTW: agree 100% with your ranking of Bar S - had the misfortune of eating them once but they were full of bone chunks and way too salty).

[@RWildekrav66]

Koegels , when I go to Michigan I live on them and I load up on them to bring home

[@baddrivercam]

The only hot dogs to buy. We mail order them now that we don't live in Michigan anymore. Koegel's Vienna's are the bomb. Worth paying shipping on them.

[@freq6870]

Yesss! And that's not the thing to their baloney rings are amazing to! I'm in partial to every other type since growing up with them lol

[@bobmccloud2009]

Koegel makes the best hotdogs period. They make the best bologna too, fry it up until the edges are crispy slap it on some soft white bread and your in heaven.

[@lisaayars7263]

Oh my god they sale Frank’s with bone parts in them really.!? There should be some where to Report this omg.!

[@raylopez5115]

Guess this survey must have been taken by people that have never left the East coast. Can't believe that Vienna Beef hot dogs left off this list!

[@Hamburgler6.9]

Vienna's are a quality dog, the flavor isn't as intense as some other quality dogs tho.

[@davidmalone1220]

I agree. I moved from Northern Illinois to Utah in 1992. The only time I found Vienna Beef was when I go back home.

[@CrimsonRaven51]

Born and raised in Chicago. You are correct!!

[@u-5ee3zk1w]

Yes Vienna Beef are the best and wait until a week before the expiration date at the store.....then they mark them down at half price. Then just put them in the freezer until ready to eat.

[@Lrschumaker1053]

Totally agree. Especially made as chili dogs with Cincinnati chili and a big pile of shoestring fries

[@luckysixy59mr.facial5]

Nathan’s always been my favorite as a kid and still is today. Nathan’s and Sabrets probably best tasting hotdogs. Can’t go wrong on both

[@BushcraftingBogan]

Those two were all they needed on the list imo.

[@brianfuller4071]

I tried an actual Nathan's Hot Dog while on a trip to New York City at a Nathan's location on Long Island!! It wasn't a bad hot dog. I actually ate four of them, two with chili and two with just mustard!! Not the best food I have ever eaten mind you, but I can say that the Hot Dogs Nathan's makes are way better then cheap store hot dogs, and I can understand why they are so popular!! They do have their own "flavor" and their texture is unique to their brand, which is NOT a bad thing!! I would enjoy having a few more Nathan's Hot Dogs, if they had a location near where I live here in New York State, but I am too far away from the city to just drive there for a Hot Dog reasonably!! Their hot dog chili on the other hand is out of this world, and I do have to say a Nathan's Chili Dog is a treat to look forward too....If I ever go back to New York City!! Especially with the cheese and onions on top of it!!

[@ImperialLemon]

I love Hebrew national hot dogs

[@Am71919]

Hot dogs are good but taste-wise they will never compare to a bratwurst

[@the503creepout7]

i dont mind shelling out a little extra for the Hebrew National dogs. i'm not much of a brand loyalist but i make an exception for HN. Costco's Kirkland dogs are also really good.

[@Meinstein]

My parents moved from Michigan to Florida to retire. Whenever I visit, I always bring Koegel Viennas with me. All the "snowbirds" down there love and miss them and they are always a welcome gift.

[@dandarling5990]

Koegels are a Michigan treat! Nothing better!!

[@jfraz3570]

Absolutely the best

[@lindawolcott8291]

Koegel Vienna’s are the best hot dogs ever.

[@nh7382]

Koegels are hands down a Michigan favorite!!!

[@foxfff123123]

Hebrew National is by far my favorite, even though I’ve had Nathan’s a lot before as well. Hebrew has so much flavor and an exceptional bite. I think they may be overshadowed by the popularity of Nathan’s, but are generally a better overall frank.

[@consciouscoma85]

too salty...Nathans dinner dogs are the best.

[@robotparts]

i swear buy Nathan's.

[@fredflintstone3757]

foxfff123123 Nathans Rule!

[@ggarden8432]

You hit both of what we buy. I go for Nathan's first then Hebrew National.

[@lonestar1637]

foxfff123123 my daughter in law grew up in New Jersey and says Sabretts hot dogs are her favorites. We can’t get them in Texas yet.

[@carolconaway5852]

Oscar mayer used to be the best but Heinze bought the company and recipe has been drastically changed for the worst in my opinion

[@dethray1000]

i agree

[@scottgilliam8185]

Exactly 💯

[@leoashrae4199]

A 100% accurate statement. Kraft/Heinz has destroyed more than this once excellent brand.

[@jasonallen3678]

And I thought it was just me who noticed that..

[@danielmckenzie6858]

om always was what you talking about

[@notthatyouasked6656]

I was very much a Nathan's guy until my family started buying Sabrett's. Any of your top 3 would be fine, but Sabrett is my first choice.

[@isabel95]

We called them "dirty water" hotdogs and I always loved running into a Sabrett cart. Their tangy onions are a taste treat.

[@rogerrosen2323]

remeber sabrets on the carts nyc a buck back then

[@chrispontello9949]

You can always slow cook Italian sausage and top it with grilled peppers and onions. Better than any hot dog.

[@vintagecoachcollector]

I ONLY purchase the 💯 beef dogs. The others with chicken, turkey etc are nasty!!!

[@grettapaisley2077]

I say the same thing If it ain't all beef you can keep it ugh

[@oklahomaisok]

Uncured bison hot dogs are good but they are really expensive, like $12 a pack the last I saw. I think my health food store stopped carrying them.

[@gregdavis1456]

vintage Coach Collector I disagree. For the most part, I don’t like the beef hotdogs. However, I haven’t tried some of the brands mentioned today. I’m always open for changing my mind.

[@ratedyellow3]

In China hot dog is 100% dogs lol

[@jeromeduffy9270]

Gang, Gang Yo

[@BillyButcherUSA]

Casper's, Nathan's, and Oscar Meyer 100% Angus Beef are my favorites.

[@prtrinilan4357]

I love a good snap and crunch, also grew up in NY, so I go for Sabretts with the natural casing at all times!

[@rift8966]

I grew up in Long Island, and we never had anything but Sabretts. 🤤

[@brianferrell4566]

I was kind of surprised that Kogel Viennas didn't make the cut. They're really big in Michigan. They don't sell them where I live now so I have to order them and have them shipped to California from Michigan.

[@a68dart340]

those are the 2nd best I have ever had. Hoffmans are number 1 skin on.

[@martinmartini9304]

Yes I agree with you don't forget to order Dearborn hot dog's hot.

[@markmudget3794]

Koegel’s are the best

[@philhewett1601]

Boar's Head dogs rule! However, Hebrew National makes a great hot dog as well. Nathan's? That's an emotional decision that depends on what you're used to.

[@Garblath]

People who cook hot dogs in the microwave are the worse kind of monster out there. 😂

[@stacytaylor3233]

What a way mess up a good hot 🥵 dog

[@giddyup3443]

Those are the same people that don't cut their toast on the diagonal.

[@KaPPy83]

Guilty. I ain't grilling up a couple dogs for myself & I ain't waiting on water to boil. 😐

[@theflanman1986]

“Cooking” anything in the microwave is disturbing to me for any food... I reheat my leftovers at midnight but I’m never proud of it

[@differentman1878]

Lol. I do that all the time. But I don't get you buddy. Lol

[@johnaeryns5364]

Dietz and Watson is just a generally good brand. I have yet to be disappointed in anything they've put out

[@michael8360]

fav..

[@SomeBlackDude26]

These were the strongest opinions I've ever heard about hot dogs.

[@rosannecole4992]

Hebrew National Z. Best !

[@headshotsongs9465]

Them's fightin words!

[@rozziec.3197]

Guess they are serious about their hot dogs lol

[@bassackwards2011]

Bar-S hotdogs make the best catfish bait.

[@Shonuff42080]

Or carp

[@JS-df3pk]

Crabs like them too. Crab fishing 😉

[@dr.phillnaadoftennessee.9788]

I've caught catfish with them before, it works okay. I think it's because they stink so damn bad fish can't resist it lol..

[@Group_Anonymous]

I learned that as a kid, but why??

[@davidm196969]

Tick Tock You must be PSYCHIC because I was thinking the exact same thing! I think Bar-S hotdogs actually cost less than live Minnows 🐟 or live Worms 🐛 from the local bait and tackle store! lol 😆

[@floydjerls2358]

We have a local brand that sells online across the world..Koegels Viennas made in Flint Michigan are a coney island favorite for decades...very flavorful and they have that snap from a natural casing...

[@philvaclavik6890]

Love Koegels, they’re sold at Meijer stores here in Indiana

[@goblue7100]

I literally just commented this lol best hotdogs ever. Is it really just a michigan thing?

[@goblue7100]

Meijer I thought was just michigan as well.

[@floydjerls2358]

@@goblue7100 they are based in Michigan but sell online also.

[@Blitzkrieg1976]

Don't forget Vienna Brand. An amazing Chicago dog staple.

[@sardu55]

To me, they are the best. Nathans is good also, but behind Vienna. Both will do, however.

[@LDLMTGAS]

I was shocked Vienna was not on the list. Love those

[@Dudeincoz]

I agree. Vienna should have been at the top or close to it. It's amazing after all these years it is still hard to find them in the west.

[@brooke8567]

They suck

[@Blitzkrieg1976]

@@brooke8567 sorry for your loss.😊

[@chuckfinley6156]

those Nathan's quarter pounders are my favorite.

[@BC-hm5zf]

I love Nathan's too until I found out they are owned by communist China. Stopped buying them now.

[@LastAvailableAlias]

Marge: "It's mostly just snouts and entrails." Homer: "Mmmmmm, snouts."

[@BS1af]

🤢🤢🤢 Snoop Dog lost it when he saw how hotdogs are made!!! 🤮🤮

[@daveminer9217]

Let's not forget the ear and gowel trimmings.....Yummy!

[@johnmilligan2964]

I knew when the video started that Nathan's and Hebrew National would be the top two!

[@LTR1420]

Yup. Boar's Head makes really good ones too

[@Mmm...yummymummy]

Walmarts are Nathans. Wish they had kraut. It,s good for u .

[@judsonkr]

It would not be a legit list if they were not.

[@judsonkr]

@The Barefoot Kid Nathan's has not changed anything.

[@mrtree1368]

Miller and caspers are the best

[@mrwhipper21]

I had some all beef ball parks the other day(my wifes fave) and I decided to try my own comparison. I went to walmart and bought nathans and hebrew nationals. Cooked them all the same in the same skillet in butter with diagonal cuts in them. My favorite was the nathans followed by hebrew and then ball park. BUT they were pretty close. Nathans and hebrew had a little stronger flavor but for the price I think I will stick with the ball parks as the others weren't that much better to me. They were 2 bucks more per pack but not that much better.

[@isabel95]

We've always found the Hebrew Nationals to be very salty. Here in Western North Carolina, Nathan's are our dogs of choice - but if Sabrett were easy to find we've put them at number one.

[@MichaelThePlaya50]

I want to try Nathan and Hebrew on the grill.using pieces of pecan wood

[@mattsanchez4893]

Costco’s all beef dogs are pretty darn good, especially the ones at the store, wish they still had the polish ones too

[@d.jensen5153]

Yup, the day Polish sausages disappeared from the food court I died just a little.

[@christopherfinley4754]

Agreed Costco dogs. Sam's club sold Nathan's. I thought they where terrible.

[@hoodlumz1762]

Yes! I actually think Costco’s Kirkland all beef hotdogs are better than Nathan’s.

[@gran_turismo_fan]

The ones in the Costco cafeteria are really good. I might have to get their packaged hotdogs eventually to have them for lunch

[@gran_turismo_fan]

@@hoodlumz1762 anything Kirkland is really good. Yes, it can be expensive but its worth it in the long run

[@77bubba00]

Sahlens Smokehouse dogs are the only ones I'll buy. :) I usually freeze about 9 lbs to bring home whenever I'm in Western NY. Thick natural casing, very little fat. Always broil, never steam or boil. Ted's Hot Dogs restaurants broil over charcoal, too. Delicious!

[@sallyhoffman8425]

YES!!!!!!

[@FranBushardt]

100% Teds are FABULOUS! Always serving SAHLENS BEST!!!

[@JamminClemmons]

@@FranBushardt Sheeeeeeyit, I can'ts visit ya'lls Dogs places in Canada tah order a foods witout gettin' gawk at likes I's from da inner-city! It happen too!! And da French peoples is nuts too. I walk into YOUR Canadian markets to purchase bacon too but first I's gots ta know how to speak French too! - Da hell's wrong witchu people there? Imma gonna slappa yo faces wit da wet spahetti. Mama Mia!!!

[@briand4754]

They actually sell them down here in Florida at Publix supermarket. By far the best

[@itsbigcliff5178]

Are those ones that look like the wrapped in the natural casing?If so yes those are good

[@akui88]

"they have 99% less FLAVOR", savage review!

[@tracer740]

Ain't it the truth? Someone's always gotta mention the turd in the punch-bowl!

[@radzo1675]

I live in Rochester NY and Zweigles Pop-opens are the go to for us. Buffalo has Sahlen's and Syracuse has Heid's. Love them all.

[@fishrgirl5980]

Nathans and Hebrew franks are what I love up here in MN. Sometimes bare and sometimes loaded, either way delish!

[@drewgrows7765]

Nathan's for sure. The Hebrew National are too salty. But are 2nd place imo too

[@jarjarbinks4243]

@@drewgrows7765 agreed Hebrew has a good snap with a good skin crunch more focus on paprika and bold spices however I agree the sodium and salt is at the forefront of the pallet whereas Nathan's Frank's have little noticeable salt taste and a more mild subdued seasoning with a juicy meaty bite and an equal balance of garlic to coriander in the background that leaves your mouth watering for more

[@newralphended]

Hebrew Nationals are good, but, for me, a bit too salty to et on the reg. Nathan's tastes best IMO, but they have a certain taste that I sometimes grow tired of. For me, Ball Park Beef is my goto hotdog.

[@gsxellence]

Very salty

[@Jlawson310]

Yeah, but that lady said ball park wasn't good or expensive enough.

[@bobboscarato1313]

They are the most expensive; at least you know they are Kosher!

[@blumobean]

Good choice, my favorite. Don't know a damn thing about salt or nutrition for them, but they taste best.

[@russellkeeling9712]

Ball Park are more grain than others.

[@MI4ME]

Koegel's Vienna's are on a different level than ALL of the rest.

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

Why weren’t Vienna mentioned??

[@mikewoodworth4127]

Best dogs anywhere

[@ladeloac1]

Agreed!!!!

[@windermere2330]

Kowalski? Dearborn?

[@robertfortin397]

All day brother...go Spartans, hahaha!

[@lexismith8206]

There is nothing better than a juicy Nathan’s hot dog, sweet caramel used onions, ketchup, and mustard all served on a fluffy hot dog bun. It is delicious!!

[@TopoGigio555]

I’m guessing you meant carmelized onions .. love them on a hot dog! But I have to admit, you lost me at ketchup. For me, that is just sacrilegious!😂

[@TheStanfordKid]

Oscar meyer Front of packaging: No by-products!!! Back of packaging: Ingredient #1 Mechanically separated turkey, #2 Mechanically separated pork.

[@ApartmentKing66]

Mechanical separation isn't a by-product. That's just part of the processing, not what goes into it.

[@alreddy5609]

Sabretts and Nathan's have been my go to dogs, but I've sworn off Nathan's for one reason. They may not have raised the price per package but they have lowered the size of the package. From 16 oz to 14 oz and now 12 oz. Don't think I haven't noticed Sabretts doing the same thing lately. Too many good local sausage makers to waste my time on these "liars". Boycott!!

[@scottclausen4406]

I am so glad you made this comment. I recently went to buy some and was shocked by what they had done. They look like slightly enlarged cocktail franks. Pathetic. I've loved them since the first time I went to Coney Island as a kid and am heartbroken. Unless people punish them by going somewhere else, I doubt they will ever go back. Sad that some corporate bean counter can ruin yet another quality product.

[@tjaxfrontoffice4514]

most every food company has done that

[@meauxjeaux431]

Same thing with every smoked sausage brand....GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR !

[@tikusblue]

They get less backlash decreasing size instead of raising prices so a lot of companies do that

[@azwildcats69]

The prices have went up over the last few years. Still, 8 dogs for $5 is only about .60 a dog. If you'll pay 3+ dollars for each one a vendor that's a great deal.

[@b68861980]

I never comment on vids but being from Chicago I had to chime in.. Red Hot Chicago and Vienna beef dogs are 1 and 2 all day

[@thermostat4body]

Right you are. See my reply about Chicago dogs above. Salad anyone?

[@carmellabe]

Chicago hot dogs are the best ever. One of a kind.

[@seamuso7020]

For sure man

[@georgemurphy2579]

No argument there...

[@gavanhillebold3131]

The best

[@mikejones-nd6ni]

it all depends if they are steamed or grilled. I only do all beef and ballpark if grilled, Boars Head if steamed

[@gonzaart]

Great list, however you guys missed Chicago’s very own Vienna beef hotdogs, great taste and snap to this hotdog, cooks great whether on the grill or microwave!

[@TopoGigio555]

Yup, have to agree! When I lived in Chicago, I frequented the Vienna factory near Fullerton and Damien. A Vienna Beef Chicago dog, as well as a Maxwell Street Polish, are iconic!

[@JohnSmith-wt7rb]

Those of us who grew up in the 60's KNOW, the REAL Oscar Mayer wiener is gone. Kraft/Heinz bought them, and has obviously replaced them (inside the Oscar Mayer package), with their own disgusting Kraft hot dog. Some will never know the actual best hotdog in history. You could eat them straight from the package.

[@audreybooth9406]

Kraft anything stinks, especiallly their tasteless mayonaise YUK

[@ebee3522]

The all beef Oscar Mayor was kinda tan from smoke methods and totally rocked, I miss them and they use to be the exclusive hotdog of Disney World & Disney land before Disney became a total pos.

[@bigzkahuna2799]

Worked running lines making Oscar Mayer and Kraft Lunchables. Illegals from warm climates putting in cheese and meat into open packages in 34F rooms. Drip, drip go the noses. Employees were nice people. 1000 to a plant.

[@theresemalmberg955]

Actually, those of us who grew up in MICHIGAN in the 1960's know that not only the real Oscar Mayer wiener is gone, so are all the others. Why? Because Michigan had higher standards for hot dogs than the rest of the country. Only skeletal meat could be used. No lips, udders or other crap. The hot dog manufacturers didn't like this because they had to have two lines, one for Michigan and one for the rest of the country. So they pressured Michigan to change its law and they won. Hot dogs have gone downhill ever since.

[@chrispontello9949]

Hofmann’s Snappy Grillers are by far the best! They are now carried by Publix. Made with pork, veal and a great Spicey flavor.

[@chrisjones8515]

They suck and I live in Syracuse.......overpriced crap!

[@lawrencephelps3181]

Love Hoffman's.

[@braised44]

Ketchup should never be anywhere near a hot dog!!! Ketchup is for French fries only!

[@japanesebitter1066]

0:42 Okay who’s the troglodyte cooking hot dogs in a microwave.

[@MrSpankee02]

I’m have been guilty of this blasphemy in a drunken stupor.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I would use microwave 🌭 with cheese, diced onions. Oscar Meyers used to sell microwave pre packaged hot dogs with buns... 90sec 💥 lunch!

[@thermostat4body]

EEWW! Never microwave a red hot!

[@justchris814]

Right never heard of that barbaric technique

[@g4meboy13]

Pfffft when you are half a bottle of whiskey and get hungry u need to eat fast

[@GrnXnham]

Hebrew National are pricey--and worth every penny.

[@rioncardwell3867]

Matthew Mooney lol

[@monfrig6959]

Heart burn dogs

[@bohemoth1]

I grew up in New York City. On weekends my friends and I would go to Coney Island for some one foot Nathan's Hotdogs and Fries. To this day NATHAN'S IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST HOTDOGS IN THE WORLD. Now if you are in Manhattan you have the SECOND best which is Saberett hotdogs. Then the next best is Hebrew National hotdogs. Does anyone know what a Kanish is? Now we all know that on a hot summer's day a hotdog usually hangs between a man's legs. But instead of chewing on it, you must suck it until it's very tender. Condomments not required.

[@blacksun8173]

Nothing like the food of NY! I also went to Nathan's as a kid. Sabretts, hell yeah, I miss getting those dirty water dogs!

[@ethanchen2891]

Nathans is a tourist trap

[@randalklein9611]

I do! They are delicious. Especially warmed up.

[@tedwojtasik8781]

Nathan's sucks!!! Casings are waaaay to thick.

[@allanboyer2769]

I have tried Bar S, Oscar Meyer, Ball Park, Hebrew National and Nathan's. You are spot on with all five. Nathan's are my favorite. Don't have some of the others on the west coast. Many cost more than I am willing to pay for a hot dog anyway.

[@sspiker]

Problem is you can't find alot of these brands everywhere

[@tracer740]

Like my Ma always says, 'You do the best with what you got'!

[@cjcain2786]

Liche Christ real talk

[@newsveteran4466]

"a lot" not "alot"

[@karenhardie1132]

I noticed that too. Many of them are for certain regions.

[@phoenixrebirth44]

Some of the smaller deli brands get forgotten until you taste them. Albert's natural casing,Smith's hot dogs, Kuenzler are amazing. I love enjoying a 1/4 pound All Beef Deli Dogs fresh off the grill with homemade chili sauce.

[@BigSnipp]

Oh hell yes. Smith's hotdogs are amazing!

[@MsCathy42]

The best hot dog ever is Koegels made in Flint MI.

[@dabdella1460]

So that's why we were left off the list. Not nationwide. I bought a large pks at krogers Saturday. This shows up today on my phone . Scarry. Dd

[@wildjames]

cool story! nobody cares because we don't live there.

[@dabdella1460]

@@wildjames to bad for you.

[@CountSalazar]

@@wildjames why are you so angry at the world? Stop buying shitty hot dogs and go get some good quality ones.

[@ytgytgy]

Koegels are the best. I don't know how ill survive once i leave Michigan.

[@MsDJDaze]

Totally agree. So happens that your top 3, are the ones I buy interchangeably at my local supermarkets.

[@ericnortan9012]

I am from Michigan and up here we usually eat Kogell's brand Vienna hot dogs, Kowalski's com in a close second. Generally we prefer natural casing dogs, and of course they are the only thing you can use for a proper coney.

[@parkersovereign1135]

Koegells are great

[@ericnortan9012]

@@parkersovereign1135👍 the best!

[@newsguy5241]

Don't you know that if it's west of the Hudson River, these folks just don't care about it?

[@Mrbeahz1]

"These hot dogs have no carbs and are gluten-free." Then they're put on a bun!!!

[@tracer740]

but Michael Bobrik- how else can you get your necessary carbs and gluten? Can't you see? Glad I could help.

[@grettapaisley2077]

Wow so true, Dam never thought about that Good one Michael

[@Theyralltakenfu]

Assuming that is done 100% of the time.

[@slobama]

What's wrong with gluten? You got a stomach problem?

[@speedyflygirl3107]

Lol 😁😂 🤣🤗

[@estheresch3989]

Koegle brand is the best. To me hot dog started going downhill when they stopped making all pork and adding chicken and turkey. I knew a lady that her brother worked at a hotdog factory and after hearing him talk she wouldn’t touch a hotdog with a 10 foot pole.

[@danielmckenzie6858]

puke on Koegle, try a real hotdog from Detroit, from Kowalski Sausage Company is the best period no nasty greasy taste

[@dk60ish]

Costco Hot Dogs are actually quite good, though I miss them using Hebrew National & most particularly their polish dogs, but they had to start making their hot dogs in-house to keep the price to customers the same, as they do their rotisserie chickens.

[@rampar77]

Sorry but Costco are the pits and like a zoo.

[@jamesrichardson559]

Hebrew National are now the worst.

[@ch3ckm8]

I always thought they're still Hebrew National. I guess the difference in taste isn't that big or I just haven't gone back to costco in a while

[@mrpeepers541]

I don't admire Costco's tactic of putting price above quality. They are low class.

[@5610winston]

I've never seen more than half the brands mentioned here.

[@jimgaines6437]

I guess I'm the rare person who perfers pork hot dogs I find beef hot dogs greasy and crunchy Love the dodger dog Melts in your mouth

[@justifiedlife1595]

Maybe that's the problem I'm having with the texture of Hebrew National,...I'll try pork.

[@RedroomStudios]

I prefer pork too... plus they are less expensive than beef.

[@pulykamell]

I like them both. I don't find beef hot dogs more greasy than pork ones (I'd say the other way around, actually), but I do find pork hot dogs to usually have a more delicate and juicy texture. I prefer pork hot dogs grilled and beef hot dogs steamed/boiled. I find beef hot dogs tend to dry out easier on the grill. (And pork hot dogs are fine steamed/boiled, as well, and extra juicy that way.) Though I'm a Chicagoan and grew up in all-beef hot dog land, my favorite is actually Sahlen's dogs (served at Ted's) from Buffalo, New York. They have a natural casing pork-and-beef hot dog that grills up beautifully. Then there's pork-and-veal hot dogs, which are very nicely light and springy, and usually spiced more delicately. It's all good.

[@loisdotcom]

Jim I'm with you 100%. My problem is that all the markets in my area now only carry all beef dogs, all chicken dogs, or a combo beef/chicken dog. I love lots of sauerkraut with my hot dogs, and nothing goes better with sauerkraut than pork.

[@engineerauthorpilot]

Absolutely. Pork over beef, any day of the week (for hot dogs, that it).

[@jamesjudge3891]

It's odd that you didn't mention Vienna Beef hot dogs, which is the go-to brand in Chicago.

[@ChiTownJerry]

Yeah.. very odd.

[@darrylc230]

Vienna beef are great hot dogs but unfortunately they are not widely available in retail grocery stores outside of Chicago. I live just outside of Washington, DC and couldn’t find them in any store. A few hot dog vendors do serve them though.

[@reddrickrichter1173]

Vienna will deliver anywhere in the continental US, no execuses people, they are the best. I'm kinda glad they mainly keep them in Chicago though, keeps them from turning into oscar mayer.

[@TenzaBurabura]

Who. Cares.

[@tracer740]

@@TenzaBurabura- HAH! You say that now but you'll sing another tune when the wagon comes!

[@pokeysdad17]

my theory about condiments on hot dogs is- the more stuff you put on them the better they taste. i use homemade zucchini relish, horse radish mustard and catsup. i have to go cook some hot dogs now. bye.

[@isaacmullins7270]

It should have been wurst to best.

[@smartypants1588]

Isaac Mullins Good one! Or maybe even ‘wurst to first’

[@agolftwittler1223]

Good one Sir 😀

[@agolftwittler1223]

The Good, the Bad and the Wurst 😀

[@feslenraster]

lol!

[@knightmare39]

Truly, a missed opportunity if I've ever seen one.

[@richarda4210]

Sabretts hands down only hot dog you’ll get at a street cart

[@kenangerstein3561]

@@speedytypermananswers5551 How sad..........Grew up with Sabrett's and Nathan's. I'm originally from Jersey City. No others compare....

[@barrywainwright3391]

sabrett hot dogs are one of the worst because they have thick skin and you have to spit it out and they are too skinny and don't have a whole lot of taste.

[@heissovereign]

I had sabretts once if I remember correctly I wasn't impressed. I must try them again, sometimes our taste changes.

[@monfrig6959]

and heart burn

[@gummybear41283]

the New York hot dog carts suck, the dogs are cold and no taste

[@alanboas810]

I'VE NEVER HAD A HOT DOG OR BACON THAT I DIDN'T LIKE. I'LL EAT ANY BRAND OF BOTH INCLUDING BAR S. THAT BEING SAID, NATHAN'S AND NATIONAL HEBREW TASTE THE BEST.

[@robertholmberg6485]

I am glad I found this KZbin channel!

[@simplyrich]

If you're worried about health you shouldn't be eating any hotdog. personally I love them

[@yuy290]

this is America who's worried about health?

[@elbmcook]

I love a good hot dog but I once heard a nutritionist on tv say that ONE hot a year is the max we should eat. Whatever lol.

[@k.de.3838]

My favorite is "Hebrew National " beef hot dogs. The best for quality and flavor. They cost a little more, but it's worth it.

[@LadellTurner]

@Jake Sangria I agree! Nathan's is my favorite!

[@melanier7309]

They have a weird taste to me.

[@Zavitor]

@Jake Sangria Boar's Head is so overpriced you could probably buy a decent steak for the price you'd pay for those dogs.

[@Zavitor]

@Jake Sangria Personally, I don't make six figures annually. So I settle for slightly cheaper fare such as a Hebrew National if I want a gourmet dog without paying through the nose. But if you're comfortably wealthy, no reason not to enjoy the best money can buy. Boar's head is certainly a premium brand.

[@FaithBell-mu2eg]

@@Zavitor Boar's Head is way OVER-RATED......

[@laurieb.5199]

The top three are the only one i've ever bought. I remember going to Coney Island as a child and getting Nathan's from the stand. I was hooked after that

[@vincenzopinto702]

Nathan’s fries r awesome too!!! With that 2 prong fork and the cheese spilling over the sides!! But yea, the top 3 r the only way to go, but only if they ever are on sale. An 8 pack of Sabrett is up to 8 dollars around me

[@rhondaalbrecht]

When Nathan's came out with the Colossals (1/4-lb) dogs, that's all I buy now. If they're not available in the meat dept at my local grocery, I forego hot dogs for that trip.

[@jhonwask]

@@rhondaalbrecht I love those colossal dogs. I'm having them for lunch.

[@rhondaalbrecht]

@@jhonwask We had them a couple of nights ago.

[@jhonwask]

@@rhondaalbrecht They were gooood!

[@f.w.2054]

Sahlens hot dogs out of Buffalo are my go to favorites! They have a casing that keeps all the flavour in and explodes in your mouth! Few grocery stores carry them and they're not cheap, but you can still order them directly from the manufacturer in Buffalo.

[@FranBushardt]

And Now Served at Some NASCAR TRACKS. I believe CHARLOTTE has them last I heard!!

[@briand4754]

They sell them in Publix supermarkets in Florida. So happy they started carrying them

[@william38022]

I would like to see some hotdog companies offer bologna and hotdogs that are made without organ meat and without mechanically separated meat,,,years ago Kahns hotdogs were made with only actual true cuts of meat and they were mighty good,,,now you would have to go to an all beef dog of higher quality to find that,,, anymore these days I would highly recommend boiling hot dogs for at least 3 to 5 minutes or maybe even 8 to 10 that way you know darn good and well they’re cooked thoroughly and if you don’t want the salt you can split a hotdog not quite halfway through and boil it and a lot of that salt works out of there

[@matthewszalkowski4719]

Not the....wrath of kahns

[@realtruth172]

oscar myer turkey slami is made with turkey gizzards my favorite snack three slices on brownbarry rye bread

[@spokanetomcat1]

About 10 years ago Oscar Meyers changed their recipe and added a snappier casing on their dogs. I only eat all Beef dogs. Been eating but not rated on here are the Kirkland Beef Hotdogs from Costco. Have to say i have eaten them with out any condiments and they are very tasty. Don't remember if they are Kosher or not.

[@denisenichols3854]

I don't know what the problem is, but we love Oscar Meyer all beef franks, they have a really nice taste.

[@spokanetomcat1]

@@denisenichols3854 They have changed their casings to give it more of a snap when you bite them. I think they changed their recipe too.

[@JohnLRice]

@@denisenichols3854 Agreed on Oscar Meyer all beef, and I like them best cold right out of the package! I know that's not recommended, but something about the taste and especially texture when uncooked really appeals to me.

[@sr7312]

Koegel's is my favorite but it's a regional brand (Michigan and surrounding areas). Sabrett is good and I can actually buy them at my local supermarket.

[@pazman0784]

thats awesome. your order was the same as mine for the brands I have eaten. bar s, oscar meyer, ball parrk, sabrett hebrew national and nathans

[@marksolarz3756]

Johnsonville brats are my favorite! They don’t need garnish! Cheddarbrats on the grill or over a camp fire! That’s Summer! Very American food! Trust me on that one! Enjoy!

[@marksolarz3756]

Cheap ones are ok if ya got enough condiments!Reminds of of Crocodile Dundee......you can live on them..........but they taste like shit! I’ll spend an extra buck or two for coarser ground,natural casing!

[@stevenjohnson249]

Brats are not a hot dog

[@gavanhillebold3131]

Mark Solarz Johnsonville used to make the best jumbo hot dogs 🌭 and then can’t get them anymore

[@marzsit9833]

johnsonville brats are just a bigger version of breakfast link sausage, the seasoning is identical. nothing even close to a hot dog taste.

[@caroldriehorst1165]

I like Sabrett all natural hot dogs, taste great and has no nasty things in them.

[@lloydkline6946]

Sabrett made good pastrami

[@alysonkroger1372]

Eat kosher salami lol

[@ncvidman]

You missed Hofmann's Hot Dogs. They are my favorite. I can only find them at Harris Teeter (owned by Kroger) They are more expensive but have a better flavor then any of these tested.

[@stephenjohnson7288]

I agree! If you have a Publix near you they have them....sometimes bogo!

[@hkellogg]

Thumann’s natural casing are the best

[@BrianSniatkowski]

Thumanns, none better

[@emintey]

I don't believe they are widely available, mostly in Northern New Jersey.

[@craigchastain7016]

Vienna Beef all the way. Yes, it is highly regional, but they are available in markets other than the Greater Chicago area.

[@davidpomeroy7594]

Craig Chastain Vienna beef is THE best, hands down along with the ‘snap’!

[@craigchastain7016]

@@davidpomeroy7594 It is delivered from God.

[@markbailey3650]

i love this type of honesty!!! Except when it's directed at me!!!

[@williamlouis5011]

I’m from Chicago and always ate Vienna beef hot dogs, the best! Just out of curiosity I tried Nathan’s and just hated it after only one bite!