Summer is here! It’s time to break out the grill, beach towels, and sunscreen and adventure into the great outdoors. At True Story Foods, we love summer; who doesn’t? The summer months give us the perfect opportunity to enjoy some of our favorite True Story products, like our unique organic and pasture raised hot dogs.
We’re all about making wholesome and delicious foods that you’ll feel good about sharing with your family and friends. We don’t mess around with fillers or artificial byproducts; our hot dogs are good and good for you. Plus, all of our hot dogs are gluten-free, antibiotic-free, dairy-free, GMO-free, soy-free, and nut-free; so those who are trying to stick to summertime meal plans or have allergies can still enjoy a classic American hot dog this summer.
To us, a pasture raised or organic grilled hot dog is a foundation on which you can build any number of delicious and nutritious meals. If you’ve been looking for a way to elevate your hot dog game for the summer, then look no further! Light up the grill, because True Story’s about to make your backyard the summer destination for foodies and friends alike.
Grilling Your Hot Dogs
Whether you prefer a gas or charcoal grill, grilling hot dogs is easy if you follow a few simple tips and tricks. First, if you want to use some cooking spray to help keep your hot dogs from sticking we recommend that you spray it on your grill before you introduce heat; this way you don’t get any flare-ups while cooking. If you’re using a gas grill, make sure that you give it enough time to properly warm up before you begin cooking. And if you’re working with a charcoal grill, you’ll want to wait until your charcoal is covered with a white ash before you get started.
Tip 1: Don’t walk away!
One of the greatest advantages of making grilled hot dogs is that they cook fast, but this means that you’ll need to stay nearby and keep a watch over them. When it comes to how to grill the perfect hot dog, the cardinal rule is constant vigilance. When you place your hotdogs on the grill, it’s best to use tongs to position the hot dogs perpendicular to your grill grates. This will help you achieve those eye-catching grill marks that we all love.
Tip 2: Turn, baby, turn!
If you want to achieve the perfect finished hot dog, then the turning method will be best for you. All that this method entails is using your tongs to roll the hot dogs during their cooking process, giving each side contact with the grill. Every hot dog is different, so we can’t tell you when yours will be done exactly, but you’ll want to turn your hot dogs when medium brown grill lines have formed on the surface that’s in contact with the grill. Then, just keep turning your hot dogs for 5-7 minutes, or until the ends start to show little fissures and moisture starts sizzling out. When others hear the sizzle of succulent juices hitting your searing hot grill and start to crowd around you, you’ll know that your hot dogs are ready to be served.
Tip 3: Don’t forget the buns!
While not everyone will enjoy buns with their hot dogs, as there are many yummy bun substitutes for our gluten-free friends out there; if you are going to serve up your finished hot dogs with buns don’t forget to show them a little love too! Did you know that you can lightly toast your hot dog buns on the grill? Because you can, and the results are delicious and savory. All you need to do is spread some melted butter lightly over the inside of the buns and then place them face down on your grill for no more than a minute. This way you’ll lightly toast the interior of the bun where the hot dog will rest, but you won’t dry out the bread. And if you really want to wow your friends and family, try adding some garlic or herbs to your butter mixture. Yum!
The Best Grilled Hot Dog Recipes
As we said above, hot dogs are the sturdy, mouth-watering foundation on which you can build your tasty lunch or dinner meal. Whether you’ve decided to use our 100% Organic Uncured Beef Hot Dogs or our classic Pasture Raised Old Fashioned Uncured Beef Hot Dog, we’ve got you covered when it comes to amazing, out of the box hot dog recipes that will knock your socks off.
Cali Dogs
Being Californians, we love to add a touch of golden state flair to our recipes. You can enjoy a little of the California life too by adding some curry powder, alfalfa sprouts, chopped red onion, and avocado to your freshly grilled hot dog. The result is a hot dog that’s both juicy and refreshing at the same time.
Spicy Street Dogs
Street fair food is some of the best food, so bring a little taste of the open market to your backyard with this spicy street dog recipe. The real showstopper here is the fajita style veggies, but then you can choose between wrapping your hot dogs in lightly toasted tortillas or serving on your favorite bun. Finish off your masterful creation with some lettuce, peppers, red onions, and jalapeños then squeeze on the Sriracha and mayo.
Tropical Hot Dogs
What better way to enjoy summer than by incorporating your favorite seasonal fruits into more of your meals? For this sweet and savory recipe, we combined our Organic Uncured Grass-Fed Hot Dogs with fresh pineapple, sweet red peppers, cilantro, and avocado to create an amazing summer treat.
Make Your Home the Place to Be This Summer with True Story Foods
Nothing quite brings people together like good food. From lunchtime to dinnertime and every summer holiday between, we want to help you wow your friends and family with our delectable hot dogs. Our signature blends of spices partnered with responsibly raised meats have resulted in hot dogs that you can feel good about serving to all those you love. So pull up a chair, or make room at the picnic table, because dinner is served with True Story Foods.
