Depending on where you are, you may hear hot dogs called everything from wieners and frankfurters to coneys and weenies. But no matter what you call it, you know a great hot dog when you taste one. Here is our rank of hot dogs that can be bought in a grocery store, ordered from worst to best.
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00:00Are they wieners, frankfurters, conies, weenies, or just hot dogs?
00:05No matter what you call them, you definitely know a great dog when you taste one.
00:10Here is our ranking of hot dogs that can be bought in a grocery store, from worst to best.
00:16While Bar-S has sold the most hot dogs in America every single year since 2006, it's
00:22not because everyone loves them.
00:24Rather, people buy Bar-S brand because they are almost always the cheapest hot dogs available.
00:29If you're feeding a bunch of hungry kids, you might as well go with the cheapest ones
00:33around, right?
00:34If you taste Bar-S Classic Franks without any condiments on top, you'll find that they
00:38are legitimately terrible.
00:40From their wretched smell while being cooked in the microwave to their filmy texture once
00:44they enter your mouth, you will regret going the cheap route when you eat these hot dogs.
00:49But you get what you pay for, huh?
00:52Yeah.
00:53Wait, what?
00:54You probably bought these hot dogs because you thought you were going the healthier route
00:58by eating turkey.
00:59While it can be argued whether these hot dogs are actually healthier than the ones made
01:03out of beef or pork, what you can't deny is how absolutely bland Geneo Turkey Franks taste.
01:09After you take a bite, you are greeted by virtually no discernible flavors.
01:13Then the meat just starts disintegrating in your mouth.
01:16Geneo claims that their Turkey Franks have 40 percent less fat than comparable Beef Franks.
01:21While that may be statistically true, they also have about 99 percent less flavor.
01:28It's possible to find decent cheese-infused hot dogs, but Eckridge Cheese Franks wholeheartedly
01:32miss the mark.
01:34Let's put it this way, when you taste one, you will find that cheese water that managed
01:37to stay within the hot dog is as unpleasant as you imagined.
01:42Eckridge says that American cheese is an ingredient, but you don't get any notably sized chunks,
01:47so it's impossible to judge the quality of the cheese.
01:50Instead, it's just a liquefied cheese-like substance by the time it gets to your dinner.
01:56These hot dogs made by Oscar Mayer are some of the most recognizable in the country, although
02:01that may be because the Wienermobile has been turning heads on roadways across the nation
02:05since 1936.
02:07Once you get beyond the iconic brand, the actual taste of these hot dogs is nothing
02:12to write home about.
02:13They're really greasy and so salty.
02:16One dog has 15 percent of the recommended daily amount of sodium and 25 percent of the
02:21saturated fat.
02:23With a history that dates back to 1883, it's quite possible that generations of your family
02:28have eaten Oscar Mayer Wieners.
02:30However, it seems like the quality has slipped as the years have gone by, so don't blindly
02:35trust your grandmother's recipe book.
02:38While they might remind you of the hot dogs you can get at a baseball game, Ball Park
02:42Original Beef Franks just aren't that tasty compared to some other hot dogs on the market.
02:47While these hot dogs are 100 percent beef and don't have any artificial flavors, added
02:52nitrates, fillers, or artificial colors, they simply don't taste that great.
02:56It's like biting into a soft piece of rubber that was sprinkled with a light coating of
03:00beef flavoring.
03:01While some people enjoy the plumpness, these hot dogs are oddly pliable and are missing
03:06any sort of snap.
03:07Have you ever had one before?
03:08A hot dog?
03:09At the ballpark.
03:10I have.
03:11I believe I have.
03:12Okay, good.
03:14If you rigorously follow a keto or no-carb diet, you will be happy to learn a decent
03:19hot dog exists on the market that has zero carbohydrates.
03:23Welshire Sugar-Free All-Natural Beef Franks won't win you any cookout contests or culinary
03:28awards, but considering they have no sugar, no carbs, no preservatives, no gluten, and
03:33are minimally processed, they're surprisingly good.
03:36They're flavored with garlic, celery powder, onion, and sea salt, and you can taste all
03:41of it.
03:43Sugardale hot dogs have been around for nearly 100 years, and while they're not the best
03:48hot dogs you can buy, they provide a good bang for your buck.
03:51If you are going with an inexpensive option, reach for the Sugardale hot dogs.
03:55They claim to still use their original recipe, and it tastes like they're telling the truth.
04:00If you ate these as a child, you can go to a grocery store, buy a pack, and be pleasantly
04:04surprised that they still taste the same.
04:08If you only eat grass-fed beef, you don't have to forego hot dogs.
04:12An Applegate Naturals Beef Hot Dog is the answer to your prayers, as this company only
04:17uses beef that was humanely raised on a pasture, only grass-fed, and never given antibiotics.
04:23As far as the taste is concerned, you won't be disappointed.
04:26They're good, but one issue with these hot dogs?
04:29They don't really taste like hot dogs, as the seasoning is lacking.
04:32You will likely be tempted to add sea salt or even garlic powder, or perhaps smother
04:37them in an ocean of ketchup and mustard.
04:40Boar's Head Uncured Beef Frankfurters have been blessing kitchens around the country
04:44since 1905.
04:46Their one-of-a-kind recipe mixes USDA-choice beef with a blend of spices inside of a natural
04:51casing.
04:52If you hate rubbery hot dogs that seem to bend forever, you should buy Boar's Head Uncured
04:57Beef Frankfurters.
04:58These things are sturdy and deliver a satisfying bite.
05:02Taste-wise, the spices are quite noticeable, but not overwhelming, giving you high-quality
05:06flavor in something that still qualifies as a hot dog.
05:10"...look at those steaming weenies."
05:15If you are looking for hot dogs for your barbecue, go with Dietz & Watson Deli Beef Franks.
05:20These hefty wieners grill perfectly, and unlike many other types of hot dogs, they won't experience
05:25shrinkage on your grill.
05:26Dietz & Watson was founded in 1939 by Gottlieb Dietz, a sausage maker from Germany.
05:32You can taste the German influence in these hot dogs, as they are slow-cooked and seasoned
05:36with a liberal amount of paprika, mustard powder, and garlic.
05:40The fact that they are skinless allows you to taste all the flavors.
05:45Even if you're not from the Big Apple, you should find out firsthand why New Yorkers
05:48can't get enough of their street hot dogs.
05:51The secret to Sabrette Skinless Beef Frankfurters is the hickory smoke flavoring that is added
05:55to each wiener.
05:57These hot dogs taste great no matter if you eat them plain or fully dressed in a bun.
06:01If you are a firm believer that size matters, you'll be glad to learn that you can get these
06:05hot dogs in various sizes, from cocktail to 12-inters.
06:11These hot dogs are known around the nation for being a go-to when you really need a tasty
06:15hot dog in your life, for good reason.
06:18They're good out of the microwave and hot off the grill.
06:20You really can't make any mistakes with Hebrew National.
06:23Not only do these beef franks have flavor that will have you craving just one more hot
06:28dog for days after your meal, they're made with high-quality ingredients.
06:32From the coating with the 100 percent kosher beef to the fact that there are no added nitrates,
06:36you can literally taste the quality.
06:40If you want to be impressed by a hot dog, you deserve to give Nathan's Famous Angus
06:44Beef Franks a go.
06:46These things are the pinnacle of the wiener world.
06:48Take a bite and taste the authentic beef flavor that encompasses every ounce of this frank.
06:53Even the texture is perfect, not too mushy, not too tough.
06:56Sure, you'll have to pay a premium price to get your hands on these franks, but once you
07:01taste the difference, you'll never willingly go back to those cheap, bland hot dogs again.