Hot Dogs in Bacon, Hot Dogs, & Sausages

What type of meat is usually found in hot dogs?

Hot dogs are usually made from either beef, pork, chicken, turkey, or some combination of two or more of these meats. If you are on a certain diet, maybe you don't eat red meat. Several brands make hot dogs and even sausages made from just chicken or turkey. If you're Kosher and don't eat pork, you might opt for a brand that makes hot dogs out of beef only.

What are some good toppings for hot dogs besides ketchup and mustard?

While ketchup and mustard are the most traditional hot dog toppings, many people also enjoy adding onions, relish, chili, pickles, peppers, sauerkraut, cole slaw, and cheese. If you want to get creative, consider adding bacon, avocado, smashed potato chips, baked beans, tomatoes, buffalo sauce, pimento cheese, mushrooms, barbecue sauce, or mac and cheese. To recreate a regional dish, like the popular Chicago hot dog, you would add yellow mustard, green relish, chopped onion, chopped peppers, tomato slices, a pickle spear, and celery salt.

How many hot dogs should I prepare for my barbecue?

When you serve hot dogs at a barbecue, the best thing to do is count on a single person eating three. Of course, your 20-year-old nephew might eat four, while your four-year-old daughter might only eat one, and most adults will eat two. If you plan on three per person, you'll always ensure everyone gets enough to eat.