Our Favorite Hot Dogs
by Yasmin Sabir
Let's be frank: Hot dogs are big business come summertime. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day alone, Americans eat 7 billion wieners, according to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council. To figure out which brands are top dog, Woman's Day chowed down on 65 nationally available varieties to narrow it down to the following six. From uncured beef to organic chicken-you'll find an option for every taste and occasion.
Beef
Winner: Nathan's Famous Beef Franks, $5.49*
One of the most flavorful brands in the bunch, these dogs are salty, peppery and juicy-and downright delicious slathered in mustard.
Runner-up:
Boar's Head Beef Frankfurters with Natural Casing, $5.49*
Angus Beef
Winner: Ball Park Original Angus Beef Franks, $3.68*
These filling dogs offer so much flavor-a mix of beef, tomato and smoky paprika-that you can skip the condiments altogether.
Runner-up:
Oscar Mayer Selects Bun-Length Angus Beef Franks, $4.69*
Uncured
Winner: Applegate Organic Beef Hot Dogs, $5.99*
Made from grass-fed beef, these dogs are the perfect nitrate-free option.
Try your favorite hot dog with one of these unconventional hot dog toppings.
Pork and Beef
Winner: Dietz & Watson Black Forest Natural Casing Wieners, $4.99*
Just a spoonful of chilled relish complements these franks, which are bursting with garlic and onion flavor.
Runner-up:
Boar's Head Pork & Beef Frankfurters with Natural Casing, $6*
Chicken
Winner: Organic Valley Organic Prairie Chicken Hot Dogs, $6.99*
Slightly seasoned with paprika, these uncured, nitrate-free sausages are skinless, so the outside gets deliciously crisp when grilled.
Runner-up:
Applegate Organic Chicken Hot Dogs, $5.99*
Turkey
Winner: Applegate Organic Turkey Hot Dogs, $5.99*
The mild flavor of these franks means you'll want to pile them high with chopped onions or go Chicago-style with peppers and pickles.
Runners-up:
Kunzler Turkey Franks, $2.99*
Wellshire Turkey Franks, $4.99*
*Prices per package may vary based on location/retailer.
Original article appeared on WomansDay.com.
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