Delicious, juicy from-scratch hot dogs are are easier to make at home than you may think—all you need is meat, seasonings, and a little time. Making your own hot dogs means you control the ingredients— make your dogs all beef, all pork, or a combination, and tailor the seasonings to your liking.

It’s simple: olive oil, granulated garlic and black pepper. Just a couple of changes transforms a hot dog from being an ordinary ‘dog to being the best damn hot dog you will have ever eaten in your entire life.

Make your own hot dogs just in time for summer

On a quest to find a preservative-free, low sodium replacement for the wiener that has a first name AND a last name, I tried this recipe. They taste wonderful, but are challenging to make. Makes a fun experiment to try with teenagers...their ongoing dialogue will keep you laughing through the frustration of getting the meat into the casings. Be forewarned, these do not look like grocery store hot dogs after cooking! The meat also makes a pretty doggone good meatball if you, like me, tire of…

Recipe for how to make Hot Dogs from scratch.

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Pro tips on how to Boil Hot Dogs perfectly every time. Snappy, juicy hot dogs that are loaded with flavor are easier to make than you think!

Delicious Chicago style hot dogs are simple to make but packed with flavor. A classic Chicago hot dog recipe made with all beef hot dog, poppy seed bun, and 7 toppings.

To help you find hot dog success every time, we tested out six different grilling methods to see which ones make the most of your franks. The good news? There wasn’t a dud among them. The even better news? A few methods will take your hot dog game to entirely new heights.