We’re about to embark on a summer unlike any other here in Texas. With the way our health and social concerns have collided, many Texans are opting to stay home more than ever, whether asked to or not. The idea of sharing time with those you love without worry of travel, stress, or anxiety over what may be happening in the world around us has become a far more popular concept of late. Subsequently, backyard barbecues and cook-outs have become a focus for family fun. Hot dogs are being purchased for such delicious options as roasted octo-dogs, barbecued and put on a bun, or fried campfire-style, and topped with anything imaginable. To help you make the best choice in terms of store-bought hot dogs, the people at Mashed put out their ranking of “The Best And Worst Hot Dogs To Buy At The Grocery Store.”
Shared on their YouTube channel, the video that defines the top dog runs roughly 7.5-minutes in length. It was posted in December 2019 (so just in advance of all our stay-at-home orders and coronavirus worries) and has been viewed more than 1.5 million times. Part of the video’s caption basically captures the gist in a nutshell: “Are they wieners, frankfurters, coneys, weenies or just hot dogs? No matter what you call them, you definitely know a great dog when you taste one. Here is our ranking of hot dogs that can be bought in a grocery store, from worst to best.”