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I'm going to hope none of you are on blood pressure reducing drugs, which put hot dogs on the Bad List because unfortunately whatever they use while making hot dogs, a lot of salt is needed
I hope none of you worried about salt/blood pressure drive anything less than a 1 ton pickup. Studies show your survival rate in a crash goes up dramatically when you are behind the wheel of a larger vehicle. Yes I'm on blood pressure meds. Moderation my friends, moderation.
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Hey, at least in the U.S. there are no political dissidents in there
.. until my fishing buddy told me what it was like to work in a meat packing plant that made baloney and hotdogs ...
Luv lectures...great way to win friends and influence enemies to quote a phrase
Not only did that still make me hungry, it made me thankful that they didn't use ketchup.
Not an issue. I'm weight/ height proportionally diet isn't a problemSorry man, it just came out
I'm about 50lbs overweight so I ain't judging.
I like Nathan's but have had to switch to uncured dogs so I've found an angus dog with nothing but celery and salt with no preservatives other then that so they aren't all that bad for you but I'll admit after even Nathan's they are a little bland.
I have also spent many hours on the subject and found this to be a good resource pardon me if you have already seen it.I hate to break the news to you but celery has the needed nitrites and nitrates for curing meat. Coupled with salt, you are in fact eating a cured product.
Nitrites and nitrates naturally occur in a lot of daily food items.
The problem with using celery powder as a non traditional curing agent is dangerous. As far as i know i cannot reliably use a teaspoon of celery powder in place of a traditional curing agent and expect the same results. Including knowing that the growth of botulism has not happened.
There is a lot to read about nitrates and nitrites. I have read, read, and read some more. And probably have forgotten more than i care to admit.
One of my favorite things to do is make sausage. Understanding the chemistry of it all involves nitrates and nitrites.
I have also spent many hours on the subject and found this to be a good resource pardon me if you have already seen it.
http://www.maxim.com/entertainment/gentlemans-guide-charcuterie
I rarely eat dogs, love them but not so good, given my personal health issues. When I do have an illicit hot dog, I often like peanut butter and catsup on the bun!
When I really crave salty variety meats, I go for Johnsonville brats!
I simmer the brats and a sliced onion in beer, until done. Then, toss them on a hot grill, for some good char!
Serve them with the onions, and whatever condiments you like on whole wheat hot dog buns. 'Cause I like a heavy meat to bun ratio!