A hot dog is a hot dog is a hot dog

[Martini_Up]

i like most sausages but as far as hotdogs (frankfurters), I also like the Hebrew Nationals (oversized)

 

[Sgt Nambu]

If you guys want to really be put off sausage and packaged meats, check out.

"The Jungle" 1906 by Upton Sinclair

It's an indictment of the cruel maltreatment of immigrants at the turn of the last century! It impacted American's much, much, more by opening the shadows concealing the meat packing industry of the day! The few current laws protecting us today stem from the book! It's a great read too! I believe it's available by PDF.

 

[Joe13]

110 year old book dictating the laws that protect our food.

Anyone else see that as an issue?

Now I feel even better about buying organic when I can.

 

[Member 5605]

Supposedly there is a kick bubblegum place in Portland that makes their own dogs and sausages that still serves them for lunch.

I saw it on a TV show... I think it was Diners and dives.

 

[mjbskwim]

Gus Sappisio?
Anyway,he worked in Nalley valley (Tacoma) at a hot dog type company. Can't remember the brand
So he is out towards Roy and stops at Sterwart's meats,a place they make the good stuff. Hunters would stop on their way out.
So they start talking and the guy asks Gus where he works. He tells the guy and the guy asks why he's buying stuff there?
Gus tells the guy he would NEVER eat the stuff he made

 

[BBQ Guy]

Supposedly there is a kick bubblegum place in Portland that makes their own dogs and sausages that still serves them for lunch.

I saw it on a TV show... I think it was Diners and dives.

Otto's. It is on Woodstock in SE PDX near Reed College.

 

[Sgt Nambu]

110 year old book dictating the laws that protect our food.

Anyone else see that as an issue?

Now I feel even better about buying organic when I can.

BTW, what is the rodent hair percentage allowable these days?

 

[Boboclown]

BTW, what is the rodent hair percentage allowable these days?

Just enough to add a little extra flavor.

 

[Mikej]

Hey! "If it looks good, EAT IT!"

Lemme tell ya', if we ever get into a point where survival is key, a few rodent hairs, dirt or leaves just aren't going to matter one little bit! All the people that are so concerned that their food sat out an hour more than "they" say it should ever get to the point of having no food readily available they are going to parish because their systems won't stand the (extra) bacteria.

 

[rick49]

Otto's. It is on Woodstock in SE PDX near Reed College.

Do you ever do any BBQ comps?

 

[rick49]

Very surprised not a single comment for chili canned or otherwise as a condiment.

 

[Larrytpdx]

We do get a Costco dog when ever we go there though.

Always!

 

[etrain16]

Hey! "If it looks good, EAT IT!"

Lemme tell ya', if we ever get into a point where survival is key, a few rodent hairs, dirt or leaves just aren't going to matter one little bit! All the people that are so concerned that their food sat out an hour more than "they" say it should ever get to the point of having no food readily available they are going to parish because their systems won't stand the (extra) bacteria.

In many European countries, eggs are not refrigerated. And they suffer no more issues with salmonella than we do here. Imagine the minds blowing apart in the US if they started doing that here. The key to doing it is NOT washing the eggs after they are collected, like we do in the US, as it washes away the natural protective barrier of the egg shell, which then requires us to refrigerate them to protect us.

I think your'e right though, we've become a country so obsessed with food safety that our bodies are not given the opportunity to develop any defense against some of these issues.

 

[The Heretic]

A good hot dog is a little bit spicy and is made of decent meat.

But what makes it a great hot dog is the condiments.

Onions, relish, a good deli mustard. Chili and cheese is optional, but in moderation or occasionally used, can add some variation to a hot dog.

Then there are the buns.

 

[BBQ Guy]

Do you ever do any BBQ comps?

I have not.
I have done some on site catering for friends and family. Helped a few friends with larger events here and there. It's put some extra money in my pocket over the years.

 

[USAF Medic]

On my list...thanks

George Forman bacon wrapped hotdogd, yummy

 

[Kruel J]

Don't forget about the small meat shops. White's in Gresham and The Meating Place here in Hillsboro have great sausages and dogs.

 

[Member 5605]

I need a sausage stuffer adapter for my kitchen aid grinder...

I'd be in hog heaven if I ever got one of those. Yeah they are cheap I know.

 

[Mikej]

With all the hot dog/sausage talk....Wifey pointed out to me that New Seasons has the Cuban Pork sausages on for $3.99lb. Red beans and rice, collards to go with them. New Seasons makes some pretty good sausage, very lean and not a lot of salt. I can't make spaghetti or pizza anymore without THEIR Italian sausage. It's unique, with pieces of fresh garlic in it. Totally different that all the other commercial brands. All sausage is made fresh daily.

 

[etrain16]

With all the hot dog/sausage talk....Wifey pointed out to me that New Seasons has the Cuban Pork sausages on for $3.99lb. Red beans and rice, collards to go with them. New Seasons makes some pretty good sausage, very lean and not a lot of salt. I can't make spaghetti or pizza anymore without THEIR Italian sausage. It's unique, with pieces of fresh garlic in it. Totally different that all the other commercial brands. All sausage is made fresh daily.

I wish I had a New Seasons near me. I use Italian sausage when I make Zuppa Toscana. Always nice to find a decent sausage for a dish like that.