The Francheezie: Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs Will Be Your New Best Friend
Stuffed with cheese then wrapped in bacon, this grilled hot dog recipe is a sure fire hit at any backyard bash. Inspired by Chicago’s famed francheesie, our recipe skips the traditional deep frying in favor of the grill for a crisp bacon shell and deep smoky flavor.
Andrew Zimmern’s Bacon “Dog” Will Have You Wagging Your Tail
Here’s the craziest “hot dog” recipe ever, made of pure bacon spiced with jalapeño jelly and topped with crisp, sweet and sour slaw. This mouthful of joy could only come from the creative mind of the world’s best traveled chef, Andrew Zimmern. It’s perfect any time you want to wow the crowd at your BBQ and grilling cookout.
Warm Your Buns: The Art Of Preparing Hot Dog Buns
Whether it’s from Coney Island, Chicago, Detroit, or elsewhere, the very best hot dog recipe is nothing without a perfectly prepared hot dog bun. Our how-to shows you how to step up your hot dog buns, whether it is steaming, grilling, toasting, or microwaving them.
The Great, Incomparable, Classic Chicago Hot Dog Recipe
In Chicago, where hot dog stands far out number hamburger joints, there is one perfect classic recipe, and very little variation from it.
The Best Darn Mustard BBQ Sauce Ever
In South Carolina BBQ sauces feature mustard. Here’s a mustard BBQ sauce recipe that amps up the flavor with herbs. It is especially good on pulled pork, pork chops, baked potatoes, pretzels, hot dogs, and so much more.
Bite me! What’s in a Hot Dog and How are They Made?
Hot dogs are not as scary as you think. Here’s a frank discussion of what is in a hot dog, as well as calories, fat, etc.
Coney Dogs, The Pride Of Detroit
In Detroit hot dogs are Coneys and hot dog stands are Coney Islands and we’ve got the recipe for creating them yourself at home. Move beyond boring hot dogs at your next cookout with these flavor packed variation featuring a chili sauce made with beef hearts. And they’re very good!
The Cincinnati Cheese Coney Is Pure Hot Dog Bliss
If you’re already a fan of Cincinnati Cheese Coneys or are just looking to step up your hot dog game then you’re sure to love this tested grilling recipe. This delicious version comes complete with our version starts with a grilled hot dog, homemade chili, mustard, chopped onions, and tons of shredded cheese.
Hot Dog Links
Here are links to some of our favorite hot dog websites.
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.
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The Best Basic Creamy Southern Coleslaw Ever
Just say no to bland store bought coleslaw and hello to this delicious homemade recipe. This classic simple creamy coleslaw recipe is not only the perfect side dish for your next BBQ and grilling cookout but is also amazing on a Memphis and South Carolina style pulled pork sandwich or on a West Virginia style hot dog.
The Cleveland Polish Boy Amps Polish Sausage Up To 11
This ultimate recipe for the Cleveland Polish Boy combines several key ingredients to create a surefire hit. found in many bars, barbecue joints, chicken shacks, and hot dog stands, this sausage on a bun is topped with fries, slathered with sweet red barbecue sauce, and crowned with coleslaw for a flavor explosion.
The Best of the Wurst: Rating All-Beef Frankfurters
There are countless options when it comes to buying hot dogs. Here are ratings of more than 30 all-beef franks to help select the right ones for you. All were tested using a double-blind process and were rated according to smell, taste, aftertaste, and the texture of the skin and filling in order to rank them.
Absolutely, Positively No Ketchup on Hot Dogs. Never. Fuhgeddaboudit.
Some people say there is a ketchup controversy. There is no controversy. Let Dirty Harry explain why you should never put ketchup on a hot dog.