A healthy, "Maker" Approved Hot Dog

 

. . . OK you asked for it . . .

Almost immediately after posting my healthy cheese burger recipe, I got a ton of requests, albeit tongue in cheek, I figure, for a healthy Hot Dog. Not being one to back up from a challenge, I'm not going to give you one, but three Healthy Dog recipes! I'll also give you a few guidelines for developing your own Dog!

First thing we need to talk about is Pork. Leviticus 11, Deuteronomy 14, God said don't Eat it. If you refer to my blog on God's dietary guidelines, you will discover why God said don't eat Pork. You'll also discover that modern science backs it up.

Sorry Guys, God said it, not me, so don't shoot the messenger, OK? I don't want to get into that stuff again here, because I know ya'all wanna eat some dogs. so here we go.

If Pork's out, Beefs in.

To tell ya the truth, I like an all Beef Hot Dog better than any other. If you haven't tried Beef give it a try.

The biggest health issue with wieners is the added nitrites. Nitrites are added to give the wiener a red color and to help with preservation.   Again, profit being the motivator for producers to add them.

Get Dogs without nitrites. It doesn't change the flavor and it will save you from some serious health issues. Nitrites are thought to be the leading cause of colon cancer in men. Need I say more.

Some other food for thought as you shop for a Healthy Dog.

Read the label, where did the meat in the Dog come from? Feed lot Hot dogs (most of what you will find at your local supermarket) are comprised of animal parts that would other wise be thrown out. Most states allow for a certain number of Rat hairs in their hot dogs!  Again, our government protecting the financial interests of corporate poison wiener makers. No surprise.

A “Kosher” dog is the only wiener I will eat!  They are made from meat, not guts, noses, ears, hide, and tails.  They aren't fed poison (antibiotics and hormones) to up production and profits as most others are.

So when you shop for hot Dogs:

• Read the label
• Got to be all beef
• Got to be Kosher
• No nitrites  No antibiotics or hormones

My Hot Dog Favorites:

All-Natural: Applegate Farms Uncured Beef Hot Dogs An example of a Kosher All Beef Dog with no nitrites.  I've ate em and they are wonderful!

These are made from beef, raised free of antibiotics and hormones, and omit sodium nitrite
They are also gluten-free and casein-free.
Per 1 frank (43 g): 80 calories, 6 g total fat (2.5 g sat. fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 380 mg sodium, 0 g carb., 5 g protein
Storage Tip: Keep opened hot dog packages in the refrigerator up to one week.

Best-Tasting: Hebrew National 97% Fat Free Beef Franks Got to admit I like these best. They are really good and meet all the requirements but contain nitrites.

This kosher hot dog is not only low in cholesterol, low in fat (in fact, it's the lowest of the bunch!), and moderate in sodium, but it also scored highest on taste among our top picks.
Per 1 frank (49 g): 45 calories, 1.5 g total fat (0.5 g sat. fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 370 mg sodium, 2 g carb., 6 g protein
Storage Tip: Keep opened hot dog packages in the refrigerator up to one week.

Hot Dog Condiments:

The same rules apply here as with the Cheese Burger.

• Don't use white or wheat bread. Use sprouted grain buns. I use Ezekiel brand. There are others
• read the labels on the mayo, mustard, and ketchup. It's the sugar and the High Fructose Corn Syrup that will kill ya. There are many good tasting organic condiments out there. The key here is moderation.

This is a relish recipe I like. It's healthy and easy to make. Use organic ingredients.

Green Tomato Hot Dog Relish
1 qt green tomatos (chopped)
1 white onion (sweet white onion chopped)
1 green pepper (chopped)
2 tbsp canning salt
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp prepared mustard
1 tsp celery salt
4 whole whole cloves
1 cup vinegar (acidity)

The recipes: You can just do a regular mustard, ketchup, and relish dog if you want, just follow the afore mentioned guidelines for meat, bread and condiments. If, however, you are adventurous and want something a bit more from your Dog, try the recipes below. I guarantee, they'll get your Dogs barkin'

Tennessee Slaw Dog

Slaw dogs are very common in East Tennessee. They've been eating them for 40 years, and they are still very popular. Generally creamy sweet slaw is used around Knoxville.
Cabbage is very healthy, organic nitrite free all Beef Dogs and sprouted wheat buns.

Slaw Dogs

Healthy Coleslaw Ingredients:

½ bag shredded coleslaw mix (found in the produce section) I prefer to chop up my own Cabbage Carrots, and onions
½ bottle lite honey mustard dressing
pepper (to taste; I usually use about ½ tsp)



Preparations
Mix coleslaw and dressing thoroughly
Add pepper
Refrigerate for about 30 minutes

The Seattle Cream Cheese Dog

1/4 cup butter - organic, from grass fed beef
1 onion ( Vidalia or Walla Walla Sweet onion thinly sliced)
4 oz cream cheese. -Organic - From antibiotic and hormone free dairy sources

4 sprouted wheat buns
mustard (brown)
Sauerkraut (optional) This is the healthiest part of the recipe. If you like Sauerkraut please include it. Sauerkraut is a cancer fighter!

Preparation

Preheat grill or grill pan for medium-high heat.
Melt butter in a skillet.  Add onions, reduce heat to low and cook slowly until the onions have softened and turned deep brown, about 15 - 30 minutes. Very sweet)!

Warm the cream cheese over low heat in a small skillet until very soft.
Grill hot dogs until well browned. Lightly grill hot dog buns on both sides.
To assemble cheese dogs, spread warm cream cheese on toasted hot dog bun, add hot dog or sausage, top with onions, mustard and sauerkraut, if desired.

Sweet and sour Salsa Dog

8 1/4 oz pineapple (crushed, drained)
4 oz green chilies (diced green chilies drained)
1 tomato (seeded and chopped)
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1 garlic clove (crushed)
2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
1/4 cup Catalina (french dressing)

Preparation

1 Combine all ingredients and chill until ready to serve!
2 Use on hot dogs, bratwursts or other sausages – Organic, Kosher, all Beef, no nitrites

Organic or from the garden vegetables, fruits and spices.

Well, there ya go, healthy hot Dogs! Isn't God Good! Thanks Lord, you're really somethin”!!!