Can't find a decent hot dog.....

[Joe Bob]

I'm stuck in hicksville, can't get a decent spicey, WITH skin, hot link, HAS to pop when bitten into. Wally World, the local stores....no such thing as a local butcher anymore.

I REALLY loved the restaurant Young's Market ones my Dadz used to bring when he worked there.

Anyone know of a good mail order house for my needs? I have a deep freezer.

Kosher is cool, not required......warm and spicey, no jalapeno, red pepper is OK...

[Joe Bob]

I remember Berkeley's "Top Dogs"....I don't think they do mail order anymore.

[mossguy]

Mike,

Check out the results of this test.

Hot Dogs - Cooks Illustrated

Anything there for you?

[Zeke]

I'll mail you a Pink's.

[Joe Bob]

Pink's and Tommy's are a "have to be there" experience. But thanks for the thought.

[Skytrooper]

Zweigles Natural casing Red & White Hots (made in Rochester, NY) are the real deal. There is also a german deli here that makes all their own sausages called Swan's. I am fairly certain Zweigles has mail-order. Swan's might also

Zweigle's - Products

[BRPORSCHE]

I LOVE hebrew nationals. Sadly they are $2.50 for a 7 pack, but damn can I eat them.

[Embraer]

if you have an Aldi close by (no snickering) they sell redhots that snap when you bite into them. old school and mega awesome.

[craigster59]

Boar's Head makes some good dogs and sausages.

[gassy]

I work 3 blocks from the Vienna Beef factory in Chicago and could send you some if you'd like. MMM

[craigster59]

You can get good stuff here..
Bratwurst - German style!

[vash]

YELP a spot.

there is a Korean family that opened up a chicago style hotdog shop in my area. very good stuff. kinda pricey, but wth, i dont eat them everytime.

SAMS sells nathan dogs at their food hut dont they?

[Racerbvd]

Food from this place is great, and they ship..


Jimmy Ps Butcher Shop and Deli

https://www.jimmypsbutchershop.com/default.asp

The Original Peppers have been serving Naples since 1985.
Jimmy Ps Butcher Shop and Deli is a family owned and operated business specializing in USDA prime meats, Kobe beef, pork, poultry, lamb, veal, and oven ready gourmet items. Jimmy Ps has a smokehouse on the premises where they produce many of their own homemade items. Some of these items consist of: homemade deli meats, cooked baby back ribs, beef jerky, fresh and smoked sausages, and many other specialty items. If its a mouthwatering Philly Cheese Steak for lunch, surf and turf for dinner, or gourmet cheese and a fine bottle of wine in between, Jimmy Ps is the place for you.

Our Mission Statement:
We promise our customers the finest quality of meats and specialty gourmet items available in Southwest Florida, along with the most superb customer service you will ever experience.
Owner: Jim Pepper Owner: Jimmy Pepper
Jim Pepper is a third generation butcher that has been in the meat business for over 40 years. He has managed some of the largest meat markets in the country. He and his staff and Jimmy P's have been mastering their homemade and smoked items for over 20 yrs. Jim's experience and knowledge is available here at Jimmy P's Butcher shop & Deli.

Jimmy Pepper has helped run the family business for the last 10 years. Jimmy has studied at several universities specializing in computer information systems and business management. With his computer background Jimmy strives to come up with new innovative ways to continue to increase sales and generate growth. Jimmy is readily available to assist you in your next purchase here at Jimmy P's Butcher Shop & Deli.

https://www.jimmypsbutchershop.com/sc/sc_shop.asp?catid=134&level=2

[azasadny]

We have a local market that sells hotdogs that they make in the shop. That's the way it used to be done...

[emcon5]

For what it's worth, my local grocery store has the crappy hot dogs in the hot deg section, and the good hot dogs with the sausages in the meat department.

You are in the Reno area now, aren't you? I know they have Raileys up there, they carry Aidells, Caspers, and a few other brands of good sausages.

On edit: Evergood is another brand to look for.

[VINMAN]

Papaya King!

[emcon5]

I picked up a pack of Evergood hot links a couple days ago, and had 2 for lunch today. They sound like what you are looking for:

http://www.evergoodfoods.com/store/find

[BernieP]

Sams Club and most grocery stores around here carry Smith's. They're not as good as those from a German family owned butcher shop but are pretty darn good. Give them a try if you can find them, get the ones with the skins.

bernie

[asphaltgambler]

I could not see the results for the above hot dog taste test - can someone w/a subscription post results?? I'd like to know

[targa911S]

Come to New Castle PA. The hot dog capital of the USA. Go to Red Hot in Ellwood City PA. Coney Island here. Both places have great "chili" sauce.
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