Store bought hot dogs can be a bit of a guessing game. None of them ever look all that appetizing and rarely do you ever know what the darn things are made of, usually the ingredients label lists couple dozen different things meat and animal parts included. This is why when I do buy hot dogs they’re of the Beef or Turkey variety, less guessing that way. Well, last week I think I found the king of commercial hot dogs and no it’s not the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest ones, those things taste like rubber if you ask me.
No, I found Johnsonville brats and have fallen in love with them. They’re not perfect, no hot dog will ever be perfect in the eyes of the healthy conscious, but they pack a flavorful punch with the satisfaction of seeing beef in the actual ingredient list as the primary one. Sure it could be beef bits, the label doesn’t specify where the beef came off the cow, however, it’s better than most hot dog manufactures produce so I’m happy to indulge with Johnsonville’s hot dogs every so often.
With that said, you’re probably never going to look skinny eating these things. Johnsonville beef brats contain 210 calories per brat, 160 of which comes from about 18 grams of fat. There is 8 grams of protein to help make up for it, but it never really saves these hot dogs from looking unhealthy. Personally, I love these things but only have them every once in awhile when the thought occurs to me (once a month maybe). There is no way I could see myself munching on them everyday particularly with so many other healthy options out there.
I would like to find out where I can purchase Johnsonville beef franks near Coeur d’Alene Id. or Spokane , Wa.