Making hot dogs at home never comes close to the ones you buy from a random food cart or at a popular hot dog joint. But this is only because you are probably making some of these common mistakes while cooking them. Check them out below and make sure to avoid them for a satisfying hot dog experience in the comfort of your home.
Buying the Cheapest Sausages
Without a good sausage, you can’t have a good hot dog. It is as simple as that. The cheap sausages are often made from low-quality cuts and are full of all sorts of fillers that take away from the taste. If you want to have a good hot dog at home, buy a premium sausage, or even better, visit your local butcher shop.
Slicing the Sausages
In order to avoid their sausages from splitting apart while cooking, most people slice them or poke holes. However, by doing this, you are robbing your sausage of the flavorful juices that will run out through those slices and holes. Instead, simply start cooking on lower heat and gradually increase it to prevent the casing from falling apart.
Using Cold Buns
Cold buns can make even the best sausages taste underwhelming. Before constructing the hot dog, make sure to either steam the buns or toast them, so they are warm when you bite into them.
Not Experimenting with the Toppings
Maybe you like your hot dogs simple, with only mustard and ketchup as the toppings. But even so, you should give other toppings a chance and experiment to find what you like because there is a reason why topping-heavy hot dog styles like Chicago and Kansas City are so popular.
