Hot Dogs Homemade Recipe

How to Make Hot Dogs Homemade

1. In a large bowl, gently combine the ground meat and all seasonings. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough hot dogs.
2. Add the ice water, a little at a time, mixing until the meat is just moistened. Do not overmix. The mixture should be slightly sticky but not watery.
3. Prepare your casings by soaking them in cold water for about 30 minutes to soften and hydrate them.
4. Rinse the casings thoroughly, and attach one end of the casing to a sausage stuffer (or a large zip lock bag with a corner snipped off for a DIY solution).
5. Stuff the meat mixture into the casings, leaving a little space at the end to tie them off.
6. Using a needle or skewer, prick small holes along the length of the casings to prevent bursting during cooking.
7. Twist and tie the casings at approximately 6-inch intervals to form individual hot dogs.
8. Place the hot dogs in a pot of boiling water and simmer for 20 minutes.
9. Remove the hot dogs and immediately place them in an ice bath to cool and stop the cooking process.
10. Once cooled, let them sit for at least 30 minutes before grilling, pan-frying, or boiling again until they reach your desired internal temperature.