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.

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.

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…

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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.