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TIP OF THE DAY: Kobe Beef Hot Dogs

June 14, 2016 at 8:44 am · Filed under Father's Day, Meat & Poultry, Tip Of The Day

American Kobe Beef hot dogs (photos courtesy Snake River Farms).

If Dad is a hot dog fan, consider treating him to what may be the world’s best hot dogs for Father’s Day: American-style Kobe beef hot dogs from Snake River Farms (also called Wagyu—the difference). The package label calls them “haute dogs.”

These gourmet dogs elevate the familiar to a new, delicious level. Snake River Farms American Wagyu hot dogs are crafted from 100% American Wagyu beef combined with a signature blend of spices, then slowly smoked over hard wood.

Even the casings are special: These are skin-on dogs with an authentic firm bite that’s the hallmark of a truly authentic hot dog (and will surprise you if you’ve only had skinless dogs).

You get what you pay for. One pound of franks, five pieces, is $16, or $13 for packages of four or more, at SnakeRiverFarms.com.

The hot dogs are Northwest source-certified Wagyu crossed with high quality Angus.

They are 100% beef and 100% natural, with no added hormones.

The dogs are smoked using authentic hardwoods.

BIG DECISIONS

How do you serve the world’s best hot dog?

First, pick a great bun.

We’re fortunate to have a supply of them in our area: brioche, ciabatta, and seeded hot dog buns. As an alternative, many people prefer Martin’s potato rolls to the standard squishy white rolls that fall apart when the moisture of condiments hits them.

We prefer King’s Hawaiian (a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week), but often can’t find them (the supermarkets in New York City are teeny compared to suburban markets).

Next, select the condiments.

Keep them light the first time: You want to taste the quality of the beef, not the chili cheese [or whatever] topping.

We like an upgrade on old school. For mustard, we default to Dijon but prefer the greater complexity of Moutarde a l’Ancienne, a whole grain mustard (deli mustard is also a type of whole grain mustard) or Moutarde de Meaux Royale, the “king of mustards,” flavored with Cognac. Here are the different types of mustard.

For kraut, we’re fans of Farmhouse Culture Kraut. It’s too elegant to be called sauerkraut.

Finally, some pickle slices. Sweet pickle chips are a nice counterpoint to the kraut, mustard and spices and earthiness of the grilled dog.

If you’re looking for something more elected, check out yesterday’s tip on gourmet hot dog toppings.

IF THIS DOESN’T WORK FOR YOU ON FATHER’S DAY, NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY IS ON JULY 25TH.

THE HISTORY OF HOT DOGS.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KOBE & WAGYU.

ABOUT SNAKE RIVER FARMS

Snake River Farms meats are served three-star Michelin-rated restaurants. Products include American Wagyu beef, fresh Kurobuta pork, ham (a NIBBLE favorite).

The family-owned business began more than a decade ago with a small herd of Wagyu cattle from the Kobe region of Japan. The Wagyu bulls were crossed with premium American Black Angus to form a proprietary herd that has developed into one of the finest groups of Wagyu/Angus cross cattle in the U.S.

From its Wagyu beef and Berkshire pork, Snake River Farms also makes gourmet hamburgers, sausages, frankfurters and hardwood-smoked bacon. All items are prepared with only the finest ingredients, and deliver an exquisite eating experience. We love them!

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