I think pork is a bit sweeter meat and gives a better consistency than all beef. That being said, I am in the minority. Most people prefer all beef hot dogs. Also, I have never turned down a beef hot dog. The difference is minor and a matter of personal taste.They do look great.
I just picked up twenty lbs of beef trimmings
To make a batch of all beef Frank's.
What don't you like about the all beef texture?
Thanks, CM.
D, A disco dog looks excellent ! Nice work .
I appreciate that, Al!
Great looking dogs, Disco!
Another great thread!
Al
Thanks, boykjo, they tasted darn good too.
Very nice Disco.............. They look great............
I know what you mean about a bunch of batches in a food processor. This gives a great texture but it is a bit coarser than commercial. However, I prefer them that way.
Great looking hot dogs Disco! I have to try this soon! I like that you beat the mixture into a paste in the mixer. Most recipes ive seen use a food processor and that seems like more work and more of a mess. Points for some great looking dogs!!
Thank you for the points!
I appreciate the point. Is your to do list getting longer like mine? I guess it is just a risk of SMF.
Dang those look good, Disco. Another for the to-do list.
Thanks! You are making me blush!
I didn't think I could be salivating this much over Hot Dogs.
Great job! Great pics. Great tutorial!
Wanna make me some.
Thanks, Okie. If I can be of any help, let me know.Nice dawgs. I need to try these sometime...soon.
I had a lot of spam growing up. Fried spam was a dinner often.
Disco, afternoon..... OK, I really like the sound of those flavors... Do you think that emulsified mix, in a pan and smoker or water bath cooked, would make a great spam alternative ???
I did this hot Italian sausage thing http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/241772/ac-leggs-103-hot-italian-seasoning-mix-final-money-2-8-16... made sausages, and stuffed some muslin bags... after the sausages were done I left the bags in the smoker at 150-160 ish until they started to firm up like the moisture was finally leaving.... Let them rest and sliced them up thin for a salami type meat.... Holey Krap is it good....
I'm thinking your recipe would put spam to shame... have you eaten spam to know what I'm speaking of ????
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I used collagen casings just because they are the easiest to get around here. We have lots of hunting supply stores but not so many butcher shops!
A standing ovation on those dogs my Candying friend. POINT!
Hey Disco, what did you use for casing on those?
B