Hot Dog Taste Test
Hot Dog Taste Test
Our intrepid pack of testers chomped their way through 50 different franks, hot dogs and wieners in hot pursuit of the top tube steak in all the land. Not a single chicken, turkey or tofu dog made the final cut, while beef and pork reigned supreme.
Did your favorite frank lead the pack? Read on.
Nathan Ellis Perkel
20. DIETZ & WATSON NEW YORK BRAND BEEF FRANKS
(All Beef, Natural Casing)
The strong casing caused our panel to snap to attention, and the solid, beefy interior makes this a dandy, workaday dog.
Nathan Ellis Perkel
19. SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS
(All Beef)
Our panelists were split on the subtly peppery aftertaste, but all sang the praises of the juicy, gently salted initial flavor experience.
Nathan Ellis Perkel
18. COLEMAN NATURAL UNCURED BEEF HOT DOGS
(Uncured, All Beef)
All tasters sang the praises of the smoky, bratwurst-like flavor or this firm, un-fancy frank.
Nathan Ellis Perkel
17. HILLSHIRE FARMS LIT'L BEEF FRANKS
(All Beef)
These wee wieners pack a lot of meaty, salty flavor into a bitty bite. The size allows for lots of skin crisping, and our panel deemed 'em a 'perfectly respectable cocktail frank.'
Nathan Ellis Perkel
16. WOLFE'S NECK UNCURED HOT DOGS
(Pork, Beef, Natural Lamb Casing)
Our tasters were in agreement that a pinch more salt would really make this pup pop, but still, the snappy, crunchy skin and juicy inside more than made up for it.
Nathan Ellis Perkel
15. OSCAR MEYER PREMIUM BEEF FRANKS
(All Beef)
On the other hand, this one got a teensy bit too silly with the salt shaker, but still nosed ahead with a distinctive smoky sweetness, and a snappy skin that crisps up beautifully over an open flame.
Nathan Ellis Perkel
14. OSCAR MAYER WIENERS
(Turkey, Chicken, Pork)
This childhood classic holds its own against the fancier franks, earning raves for its spicy, smoky flavor combo and sturdy casing. Oh, Oscar, we are still in love with you.
Nathan Ellis Perkel
13. BALL PARK BEEF FRANKS
(All Beef)
Every single tester waxed wacky over the satisfying juice jolt of this beefy stadium staple. The flavor may not be a grand slam, but it's a solid base hit.
Nathan Ellis Perkel
12. OSCAR MAYER MINI HOT DOGS
(All Beef)
This tiny dog has the heart of a champion, fetching maximum intense flavor per square centimeter. As one panelist suggests, 'Wrap some Pillsbury around these, and you've got a party!'
Nathan Ellis Perkel
Recent Comments
muslimc 12:36:39 AM Jun 30 2009
Y'all, it's all about Hebrew National!!! Them Jews know their food and know their meat!!!
bongeroo 10:38:33 PM Jun 29 2009
ANYONE EVER HEAR OF CHICAGO'S LARGEST SELLING HOT DOG THAT IS SOLD AT EVERY HOT DOG STAND IN CHICAGO FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS. VIENNA PURE BEEF HOT MADE BY THE VIENNA SAUSAGE CO IN THE WINDY CITY. DUHHH
chiefgonzo28 03:24:04 AM Jun 29 2009
i cant believe koegels vienas from flint michigan didnt come in at top 3,,all natural casings,that snap when you bite in to them,you cant get a flint style coney no place else..were famous for them..and they are the best i have had...KOEGELS VIANAS....FLINT MI.....
sleepyz124 03:07:35 AM Jun 29 2009
WINDMILL HOTDOGS IN NEW JERSEY BEST HOT DOG IN THE WORLD HANDS DOWN
ae0nxcl0ud 01:58:15 AM Jun 29 2009
wow ballpark franks and oscar meyer weiners? seriously? there are a lot better hot dogs out there
pittstick 12:49:10 AM Jun 29 2009
Double R Ranch is the best... Not on there and very hard to find.... Only place to get them I can find is at the college football games. They are soooo good!! They were sold at Albertsons but we can't find them now. Total bummer cause they were all beef and yummy! Unfortunatly they didn't make the list.
bkzillestarab45 12:48:12 AM Jun 29 2009
yo man, boars head hot dogs shown be number 1those are awesome
