How to Make Hot Dog Sausages - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hot dog sausages are a classic American comfort food that are loved by people of all ages. Whether you're at a baseball game, a backyard barbecue, or simply craving a quick and delicious meal, hot dog sausages are a go-to option. With their savory, smoky flavor and endless topping possibilities, it's no wonder they're a beloved staple in American cuisine.

While store-bought hot dog sausages are convenient, there's nothing quite like making them from scratch. Not only can you control t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds lean ground beef
  • ¼ pound ground pork
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅓ cup ice water
  • 4 hot dog buns, split and toasted

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 hot dog sausages

  • Place ground beef, ground pork, salt, paprika, black pepper, granulated onion, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, and ice water in a bowl. Mix together with fingers until well blended and mixture is dense and solid, about 4 minutes. It's okay to overmix. Wrap dough in plastic; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Place a sheet of plastic wrap on a work surface. Have a bowl of ice water nearby to keep your hands wet and cold. Place 1/4 of the mixture on the plastic wrap. Roughly shape meat into a thick roll and wrap with the plastic. Shape into a thinner roll about as long as a hot dog bun. You can unroll the plastic and "fine tune" the sausage shape after wetting your hands in ice water. Rewrap in plastic and place on a dish; repeat for the remaining sausages. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Carefully place sausages on grill and let them cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes to seal the bottom edge. Gently turn completely over to brown the opposite side; cook until brown, about 2 minutes. Brown all surfaces, turning carefully to avoid breaking the sausages, about 5 minutes more. Remove sausages from grill and serve on toasted hot dog buns.
  • Nutrition

    461 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 2227mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 516mg