Hot Dog Links
Here are links to some of our favorite hot dog websites.
What is Bark, and Why It Makes Us Howl for More
Bark is that sweet, rich, crusty surface on low and slow cooked meat, and for many of us, the best part. It is part pellicle and part spice crust, but how does it form? The Maillard reaction, polymerization, and evaporation are key. Find out how to get better bark on your brisket, ribs, and pork shoulder.
My Most Memorable Hot Dog: The French Chien Blanc
Hot dogs are a staple at many backyard cookouts but all too often they can be rather bland and boring. Learn how the French make hot dogs, saucisse, chien blanc, with Dijon mustard, in a warm crusty baguette. Once you try this French twist you will never look at tradition American hot dogs the same way.
Pellet Smokers And Grills Reviewed And Rated
Ratings, reviews, and recommendations on what to look for and what to buy when shopping for pellet barbecue smokers and grills.
Barbecue History: Outdoor Cooking Through The Ages
Barbecue was not invented in America. Here is the true story of where barbecue came from and how it evolved, including the evolution of BBQ cooks, cookers, restaurants, and foods. You may be surprised to learn that the history of barbecue goes further back than China and even further back than homo sapiens.
2013-04-04 Analysis: Easier meat labels? My butt.
In April 2013 the meat industry renamed scores of beef and pork products and introduced new labels “to make meat buying easier”. And to make more money.
2009-02-17 Best Hot Dog Gone
Best’s Kosher Hot Dogs will be missed.
Turducken? Don’t Bother.
Turduckens are turkeys stuffed with chickens stuffed with duck breasts and cornbread and andouille sausage and spices and, well, it is a Birdzilla and just not as good as it sounds.
New York Hot Dog With Classic Onion Sauce, A Bite Of The Big Apple
As anyone who has had a classic New York hot dog then you know that there are few things better than the simple combination of mustard, sauerkraut, and Sabrett’s onion sauce. Here’s the recipe you need to make your own onion sauce for a bite of the Big Apple.
New Pork Names
In April 2013 the National Pork Board announced new names for old familar pork cuts. Here are photos.
The Story Of Hawaiian Huli-Huli Chicken Marinade Is As Delicious As The Recipe
Hawaiian huli-huli chicken is a hugely popular type of grilled chicken with a sweet teriyaki style barbecue sauce. Here’s my take on the recipe.
Quiz: So You Think You’re A Pitmaster
Quiz: Test your knowledge of barbecue.
Barbecue Fubar: Some Of The Worst Outdoor Cooking Disasters
How do you avoid the worst BBQ mistakes? Undercooked chicken? Burnt chicken? Burned outside and raw inside? We ran a contest to hear some of the juiciest stories, so you can learn from the trials and tribulations of others. Here are the best of the worst cooking disasters and how to avoid them the next time you grill.
Gas Grills Reviewed And Rated
Here’s how gas grills work and what to look for when you go shopping.
Our Links Policy
This website is all about serving people who love food and drink. I carefully select links that I think meet the needs of my visitors. I spend a lot of time selecting links and writing about them.