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Frankfurter / Hot Dog Sausage Recipe

The classic Frankfurter, also widely recognized as the Hot Dog Sausage, is an emblematic comfort food that spans across various cultures and dining occasions. Traditionally prepared from a blend of pork and beef, the quintessential frankfurter offers a simple yet satisfying taste, marked by its smoky flavor and succulent texture. It embodies a blend of saltiness from the salt, subtle sweetness from the added sugar, and a myriad of flavors from assorted spices. Notably, its preparation involves smoking or adding smoke flavor, alongside curing with sodium nitrite, which contributes to its distinctive taste and preservation.

Frankfurter / Hot Dog Sausage

🌎 International: Meat Dish

🥗 Ingredients:

  • pork (25g)
  • beef (12g)
  • water (0g)
  • salt (0.75g)
  • spices (0.5g)
  • sugar (0.5g)
  • sodium nitrite (0.05g)
  • smoke flavor (0g)

🍳 How to cook (10 servings):

Cooking Time: 1 hourPreperation Time: 2 hours

Meat Preparation

Combine minced pork and beef in a large bowl. Add water to achieve the desired consistency.

Seasoning

Mix in salt, spices, and sugar thoroughly with the meat.

Curing

Carefully incorporate a very small amount of sodium nitrite to the meat mixture to begin the curing process.

Forming Sausages

Encase the meat mixture in sausage skins, shaping them into the traditional frankfurter size.

Cooking

Smoke the sausages or cook them with added smoke flavor until fully cooked.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

A single frankfurter sausage typically contains around 150 kcal, with a macronutrient distribution of approximately 5-7 grams of protein, 2-4 grams of carbohydrates, and 12-15 grams of fat. This makes it a protein-rich option with a notable fat content, providing a quick energy source.

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