Baseball season is slowly winding down. While nothing compares to scarfing down a hot dog at your favorite ballpark, some wieners come close to perfection, offering a similar taste and texture. What are the best hot dogs to try when craving a ballpark dog? Here are 7 hot dogs grocery shoppers say taste like ballpark classics.
Nathan’s Famous Skinless Beef Franks
Nathan’s Famous Skinless Beef Franks are a classic ballpark staple, offering bold flavor and snap. “I’ve always kinda liked hot dogs but until I bought these and tried them,” writes a shopper. “These are so much better than any hot dog that’s ever been made. I don’t know what it is but they are very very good. Taste awesome very juicy.” Another maintains they are “exactly what I think of when I think of a beef hot dog. They have classic taste and just the right size. I didn’t used to be able to get Nathan’s in the grocery store when I was younger so I’m glad they’re available now.”
Hebrew National Beef Franks
Target
If you are looking for Kosher all-beef dogs with classic ballpark taste, stop your search with Hebrew National Beef Franks. To be certified Kosher, meats have to meet several criteria. For example, they can’t contain pork or shellfish, non-kosher ingredients or additives, or dairy. Hebrew National All Natural Uncured Beef Franks, the dogs Costco served in its food court, are beef franks made without artificial flavors, fillers, or by-products. Lots of shoppers swear by them. “My favorite hot dogs. There is no other store bought comparison. So much flavor!” writes one. Another adds that they “have the shortest list of ingredients that look like chemical factory product catalog, compared to other brands.”
Oscar Mayer Angus Beef Franks
Walmart
Oscar Mayer Angus Beef Franks are juicy and smoky, reminiscent of stadium favorites. “They tasted like real beef and didn’t have a thick casing like others I’ve tried. I prefer my hot dogs microwaved or boiled and these slightly plumped cooking both ways. They didn’t have a lot of grease and were easy on my stomach,” writes a Target shopper. “Flavor is AMAZING best meaty hot dogs in town! Ingredients beef. Serving size is pretty decent and packaging you get about 10! Texture is crunchy and soft on the grill! Love these for my family bbq!” adds another.
Ball Park Beef Franks
Ball Park Beef Franks are inspired by ballpark dogs with flavor that lives up to the hype. “The best by far,” writes a Target shopper. “We love these. They cook up great and are delicious. Don’t even need condiments. Always buy beef and prefer natural casing. Taste just as good when they have been frozen.”
Boar’s Head Beef Frankfurters
Giant
Boar’s Head Beef Frankfurters are premium beef dogs with an authentic ballpark bite. “We are fans of this new dog in town! It tastes delicious and has a crunch due to the casing. The best part is that there are no nitrates/preservatives added. The kids wanted more and they can. I won’t need to look for Nathan’s hot dogs with casing at the supermarkets anymore. Officially switching over to this one,” writes a Giant shopper.
Applegate Naturals Uncured Beef Hot Dogs
Target
Applegate Naturals Uncured Beef Hot Dogs feature clean ingredients while offering that classic grilled flavor. “I’m diabetic and also try my best to eat clean and these dogs by far are the best tasting I’ve ever had,” writes one Target shopper. “I was actually a little hesitant to try these, but once I opened the package and heated one up, slapped some mustard on it and tasted it… Wow!!! It tastes like it was cooked over a campfire, and I mean that in the best way. Absolutely the best hot dog I’ve had in a very long time.. and I only heated it up in a microwave oven… Can’t wait until I have the time to cook it in a pan to get a little sear on it. Great hot dog…enough said.”
Kirkland Signature Beef Hot Dogs
If you are a regular at the Costco food court, you already know that Kirkland Signature Beef Hot Dogs are some of the best in town. “These dogs are delish! I came across them in a weird way. We went to DC for a weekend getaway and stopped to get a hot dog from a food truck. We liked it so much we went back for another. I asked the lady who was working the food truck where they got the hotdogs from. She showed me the package. When we got home, I went to Costco and bought 2 packages,” writes a shopper.
