A hot dog is only as good as what's in it. Our Brooklyn Hot Dog Co. Classic Beef Hot Dogs are made from 100% grass-fed beef, seasoned with real spices, naturally smoked, and wrapped in a natural casing for that signature snap. No fillers, no nitrates, no artificial anything — just a pure, clean frank that tastes the way a New York hot dog was always meant to taste. Here's how to cook them right.
Ingredients
- 1 pack Chop Box Brooklyn Hot Dog Co. Classic Beef Hot Dogs
- Brioche or potato hot dog buns
- 1 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)
- Classic toppings: yellow mustard, ketchup, diced white onion, sweet relish
- New York style: brown mustard, sauerkraut, diced onion in tomato sauce
- Chop Box style: caramelized onions, whole grain mustard, pickled jalapeños
Instructions — Three Ways to Cook Them
Grill (Best for summer)
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Score hot dogs with 3–4 diagonal cuts on each side — this helps them char and prevents bursting.
- Grill 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and the natural casing blisters.
- Toast buns on the grill 1 minute.
Cast Iron (Best year-round)
- Heat cast iron over medium-high. Add a small amount of butter.
- Sear hot dogs, turning every minute, until deeply browned on all sides, about 5–6 minutes total.
- Toast buns in the same pan.
Steamed (Classic NYC style)
- Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a saucepan. Add hot dogs.
- Cover and steam 4–5 minutes until heated through and plump.
- Toast buns separately in butter.
Chef's Tips
- The natural casing is the key — it gives you that satisfying snap. Don't pierce it before cooking.
- Scoring the hot dog before grilling creates more surface area for char and flavor.
- These are already fully cooked — you're just heating and adding texture. Don't overcook.
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