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Coney Dogs, The Pride Of Detroit

Two Detroit Coney hot dogs with fries and onion rings in the background.

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

Cincinnati chili cheese hot dog plated

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

old lady eating a hot dog

Here are links to some of our favorite hot dog websites.

My Most Memorable Hot Dog: The French Chien Blanc

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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.

New York Hot Dog With Classic Onion Sauce, A Bite Of The Big Apple

Sabretts onion sauce

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.

Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe

Breakfast sausage on a plate with tomato slice, eggs, and toast.

Why buy pre-made breakfast sausage when you can make your own more flavorful version at home? Breakfast sausage is an American invention, we think, and its distinctive character comes from a touch of maple syrup. Our homemade breakfast sausage recipe amp up any breakfast and is wonderful as either links or as patties.

The Cleveland Polish Boy Amps Polish Sausage Up To 11

polish sausage on bun

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

hot dog tasting

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.

Homemade Italian Sausage: A Surefire Grilling Hit

Grilled Italian sausage

Italian sausage has never tasted better than when it is freshly made by hand. This homemade Italian sausage recipe features coarsely ground pork sausage in natural pork casing, with a distinctive flavor from fennel seed and other herbs and spices. Try it on pizza, in sandwiches, in pasta sauce, and so much more.

This Brat Tub Beer Bath Will Elevate Your Sausage Grilling Game

Bratwurst in beer and BBQ sauce liquid with onions.

Bratwurst are the signature food of Wisconsin and here’s the recipe for creating perfect Touchdown Tailgate Brats simmered in beer and then grilled. The beauty of this recipe is that you can make the sauce at home, chill everything, and then finish the brats at the game during your next tailgating adventure.

The Hot Dog Recipe Of My Dreams

Man holding a hot dog

This is the ultimate hot dog, made with a special mustard sauce, fresh onions, caramelized onions, and Japanese pickled ginger. You’re sure to get rave reviews from guests!

Stuffed Italian Sausage Smoke Bomb: The Ultimate Meatloaf Recipe

sausage meat loaf

Here’s a recipe for a killer meatloaf made with Italian sausage, wrapped in bacon, and stuffed with peppers, cheese, and onion. A deconstructed and amped up version of the classic sausage and peppers sandwich, this amped up meatloaf is similar to the popular Bacon Explosion and great on its own, as a sandwich, or served on pasta and topped with marinara sauce.